Location:Ludvika, Dalarna County, SwedenJob ID: R0084611Date Posted:2025-04-16Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY SWEDEN ABProfession (Job Category):Engineering &amp; ScienceJob Schedule: Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:The OpportunityAs our Grid Integration Valves Operations Manager for high and medium voltage converter valve products, you are responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and completion of large-scale HVDC and Power Quality projects. This role involves leading managers, coordinating with various stakeholders, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and driving project success from inception to completion. You role is fundamental in driving the operational and financial performance of the business to ensure we deliver our projects as per scope, budget, and on-time. Equally important, you lead and transform the business model from a project approach to a project portfolio operating model to scale the business, empower teams and drive operational excellence. This transformation is fundamental to our success in this fast growing market and a strong capability of leading change will be a success factor in this role.How You will Make an Impact<ul><li>Team Leadership: Lead and mentor project portfolio teams, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment. The team will consist of 5 project portfolio managers and a tender team responsible for internal sales tendering beyond 1 BUSD / year. Totally ~50 employees.</li><li>Project Management: Lead and manage internal projects globally, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.</li><li>Transforming our business model from project by project basis to project portfolio approach including revising our delivery model, driving lead time reduction, increasing business control through digitalization and incorporate in our processes.</li><li>Resource Allocation: Efficiently allocated resources, including personnel, equipment, and materials, to optimize project performance and internal capability.</li><li>Stakeholder Coordination: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including 8 global manufacturing plants, engineering, contractors, suppliers, and clients, to ensure smooth project execution.</li><li>Risk Management: Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize impact on project timelines and outcomes.</li><li>Compliance: Ensure all projects adhere to industry regulations, safety standards, and environmental guidelines.</li><li>Performance Monitoring: Track project progress, prepare regular reports, and present updates to senior management including risk mitigation plan.</li><li>Budget Management: Oversee project budgets, monitor expenditures, and implement cost-saving measures where possible.</li><li>Task force leadership: In case of deviation in Quality, Budget and Time have strong task force leadership capacity to mitigate business exposure, ensure customer delivery and keep stakeholders informed.</li></ul>Your Background<ul><li>Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business, Engineering).</li><li>Proven experience in a leadership role, preferably within the Energy sector</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.</li><li>Ability to work collaboratively in a high paced dynamic environment.</li><li>Demonstrated success in managing large delivery projects and achieving targets.</li><li>A strong understanding of finance to manage budgets and financial planning effectively.</li><li>A good understanding of project management principles, preferably with certification.</li><li>Preferably a good understanding of ERP system (SAP) and financial reporting</li><li>Excellent problem-solving skills to address and resolve complex issues efficiently.</li></ul><h2>Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a <a href="https://www.hitachienergy.com/contact-us/general-inquiry?type=I+have+a+General+question">general inquiry form</a> on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.</h2><h2>This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response. </h2>

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Operations Manager - Grid Integration Valves

Location:Ludvika, Dalarna County, SwedenJob ID: R0084611Date Posted:2025-04-16Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY SWEDEN ABProfession (Job Category):Engineering &amp; ScienceJob Schedule:&nbsp;Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:The OpportunityAs our&nbsp;Grid Integration Valves Operations Manager for high and medium voltage converter valve products, you are responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and completion of large-scale HVDC and Power Quality projects. This role involves leading managers, coordinating with various stakeholders, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and driving project success from inception to completion. You role is fundamental in driving the operational and financial performance of the business to ensure we deliver our projects as per scope, budget, and on-time. Equally important, you lead and transform the business model from a project approach to a project portfolio operating model to scale the business, empower teams and drive operational excellence. This transformation is fundamental to our success in this fast growing market and a strong capability of leading change will be a success factor in this role.How You will Make an Impact<ul><li>Team Leadership: Lead and mentor project portfolio teams, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment. The team will consist of 5 project portfolio managers and a tender team responsible for internal sales tendering beyond 1 BUSD / year. Totally ~50 employees.</li><li>Project Management: Lead and manage internal projects globally, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.</li><li>Transforming our business model from project by project basis to project portfolio approach including revising our delivery model, driving lead time reduction, increasing business control through digitalization and incorporate in our processes.</li><li>Resource Allocation: Efficiently allocated resources, including personnel, equipment, and materials, to optimize project performance and internal capability.</li><li>Stakeholder Coordination: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including 8 global manufacturing plants, engineering, contractors, suppliers, and clients, to ensure smooth project execution.</li><li>Risk Management: Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize impact on project timelines and outcomes.</li><li>Compliance: Ensure all projects adhere to industry regulations, safety standards, and environmental guidelines.</li><li>Performance Monitoring: Track project progress, prepare regular reports, and present updates to senior management including risk mitigation plan.</li><li>Budget Management: Oversee project budgets, monitor expenditures, and implement cost-saving measures where possible.</li><li>Task force leadership: In case of deviation in Quality, Budget and Time have strong task force leadership capacity to mitigate business exposure, ensure customer delivery and keep stakeholders informed.</li></ul>Your Background<ul><li>Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business, Engineering).</li><li>Proven experience in a leadership role, preferably within the Energy sector</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.</li><li>Ability to work collaboratively in a high paced dynamic environment.</li><li>Demonstrated success in managing large delivery projects and achieving targets.</li><li>A strong understanding of finance to manage budgets and financial planning effectively.</li><li>A good understanding of project management principles, preferably with certification.</li><li>Preferably a good understanding of ERP system (SAP) and financial reporting</li><li>Excellent problem-solving skills to address and resolve complex issues efficiently.</li></ul><h2>Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a <a href="https://www.hitachienergy.com/contact-us/general-inquiry?type=I+have+a+General+question">general inquiry form</a> on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.</h2><h2>This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.&nbsp;</h2>

Operations Manager - Grid Integration Valves

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