R&D Project Manager

Location:

Ludvika, Dalarna County, Sweden

Job ID:

R0086424

Date Posted:

2025-04-28

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY SWEDEN AB

Profession (Job Category):

Project/Program Management

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity

We are looking for an R&D Project Manager to join our Technology & Solutions Development (Business R&D) organization in HVDC at Hitachi Energy in Sweden. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with a talented team of engineers and lead R&D projects focusing on the development of innovative control and protection solutions for HVDC applications.

HVDC technology has been on the market for the past 60 years and is an enabler for renewable energy integration, supporting future energy transition for a sustainable future. Please find out more about our world-leading technology at www.hitachienergy.com/HVDC.

You will join a global and dynamic team of  20+ R&D Project Managers mainly based in Sweden, Poland, and India.

This position will be based in Ludvika or Västerås.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Set up and execute R&D projects together with your project team in alignment with our R&D portfolio management.
• Develop detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, and resource plans, perform risk analysis, and monitor the progress of plans against project milestones and budgets.
• Proactively work with the team to identify potential risks and uncertainties associated with the implementation of new solutions. Develop risk management plans and strategies to respond to risks as they arise.
• Drive requirements analysis, pre-studies, solution development, and documentation of results in the projects.
• As an R&D Project Manager, you will be a part of the R&D Project Management Office. As a team, we are all responsible for working on our processes, quality, learning from/helping each other, and developing individually and as a team.

Your Background

• University degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in electrical engineering or similar, with a strong technical background in HVDC, FACTS, substation automation.
• Proven experience in program or project management, particularly in HVDC control and protection deliveries, with a track record of managing complex research and development projects from inception to completion.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Experience with Agile and/or Waterfall project management methodologies, with the ability to adapt approaches based on project requirements and constraints.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to anticipate challenges and proactively implement solutions.
• Ability to lead geographically dispersed teams in a multi-site global environment, with fluency in English required.

What we offer

• Collective agreement
• Flexible working time
• Health care and wellness allowance
• Fantastic career possibilities within Hitachi Energy both within Sweden and globally
• Mentor to support you throughout onboard phase
• Various trainings and education supporting employee development​
• Diversified company with over 70+ nationalities working in Sweden
• Supplementary compensation for parental leave
• Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks

More about us

Are you ready for an exciting new challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome to apply for this position!

Recruiting Manager, Rodrigo Borquez rodrigo.borquez@hitachienergy.com will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Mikael Hjort, +46 107-38 29 86; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 43; Unionen: Fredrik Holmgren, +46 107-38 21 85. All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Ingrid Schjelderup ingrid.schjelderup@hitachienergy.com.

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