R&D senior Project Manager

Location: Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Job ID: R0049853

Date Posted: 2024-05-10

Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY SWEDEN AB

Profession (Job Category): Project/Program Management

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

Job Description:

We are looking for a Senior (R&D) project manager to join our HVDC team at Hitachi Energy. You will be part of a team of talented engineers working on the development of DC Grids, reporting to the HVDC Global Technology manager in Sweden.

How you’ll make an impact:

• Interfacing third party funded R&D programs in EU and UK.
• Technical Project Management requires specific technical knowledge to plan, organize, and control resources, procedures, and timing for a technical process or project, including developing detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans, and status reports, conducting risk analysis, and monitoring the progress of plans against project milestones and budgets.
• Providing technical and analytical guidance to the project team.
• Ensuring adherence to quality standards and review of project deliverables.
• Analyzing and documenting requirements by liaising with a range of users in the organization.
• On some projects, manages the integration of vendor tasks and tracks and reviews vendor deliverables.

Your Background:

• MSc. degree in Electric Power Engineering or similar with proven experience in HVDC and High voltage converter stations and Substations.
• Ability to simplify complex issues and show creativity in problem-solving.
• Ready to work in an international and multicultural work environment.
• Superior communication and networking skills.
• Experience with complex issue solving on HVDC systems.
• Fluency in English required.

What we offer:

• Collective agreement.
• Flexible working time.
• Health care and wellness allowance.
• Career possibilities within Hitachi Energy both within Sweden and globally.
• Mentorship to support you throughout the onboarding phase.
• Various training and education supporting employee development.
• Diverse company with over 70+ nationalities working in Sweden.
• Supplementary compensation for parental leave.
• Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks.
• Additional benefits related to this specific role.

More about us:

Join Hitachi Energy and work in a team dedicated to creating a future where innovative digital technologies allow greater access to cleaner energy. We offer an exciting and stimulating work environment, where you become an important team player collaborating to deliver our world-class technology. We value you as a person and believe in personal development. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today.

If you have questions regarding this position, please contact Recruiting Manager Manoj Pradhan at manoj.pradhan@hitachienergy.com. For union-related questions, please contact: Sveriges Ingenjörer: Mikael Hjort, +46 107-38 29 86; Unionen: Fredrik Holmgren, +46 107-38 21 85; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 43. All other questions should be directed to Talent Partner Gustaf Hedström at gustaf.hedstrom@hitachienergy.com.

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