AI Program Manager

HITACHI ENERGY SWEDEN AB; Västerås kommun; On-site; SEK 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working time

Health care and wellness allowance

Employee Benefit Portal with discounts

Various trainings and education opportunities

Job summary

HITACHI ENERGY SWEDEN AB in Västerås is seeking a highly driven AI Program Manager to establish the AI Center of Competence. This strategic role combines program leadership, organizational development, and AI transformation to align with Hitachi Energy's goals.

The successful candidate will define vision, governance, and execution models, develop AI roadmaps, and prioritize innovative initiatives across HVDC engineering domains.

Flexible working time and health care benefits are offered as part of the comprehensive employee package.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in program or portfolio management in complex technical or engineering environments.
• Strong understanding of AI/data/digital transformation concepts.
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders across business and technology.
• Experience building new structures, processes, or organizations from scratch.

Responsibilities

• Define and build the AI Center of Competence from the ground up.
• Develop and execute multi-year AI roadmaps.
• Mobilize stakeholders and sponsors to drive organizational alignment.
• Identify and prioritize high-value, measurable AI use cases.
• Establish governance, delivery standards, and performance tracking.

Skills

Program management

AI and digital transformation knowledge

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Strong communication skills

Job description

The opportunity

Hitachi Energy is establishing an AI Center of Competence (AI CoC) within HVDC Engineering to accelerate the adoption of Artificial Intelligence across engineering, project delivery, operations, and lifecycle services.

We are seeking a highly driven AI Program Manager to build this initiative from the ground up. You will shape the vision, structure, governance, and execution model of the AI CoC, working across global engineering, digital, IT, and business stakeholders.

This is a strategic, high-impact role combining program leadership, organizational development, and AI transformation.

How you'll make an impact

AI Center of Competence Establishment: Define and build the AI Center of Competence from the ground up by setting its vision, operating model, governance, engagement framework, and success metrics aligned with HVDC and Hitachi Energy strategy.

Strategy, Roadmaps & Execution: Develop and execute multi-year AI roadmaps that translate business challenges into prioritized, funded AI initiatives delivered from concept to industrialized solutions.

Stakeholder & Change Leadership: Mobilize stakeholders, sponsors, and department champions across HVDC to drive organizational alignment, adoption, and trust in AI-driven transformation.

Domain & Problem Ownership: Identify, structure, and prioritize high-value, measurable AI use cases across HVDC engineering domains such as design, simulation, asset lifecycle, project execution, and knowledge management.

Ecosystem & Partnerships: Build and govern a strong internal and external AI ecosystem including digital teams, technology partners, and research institutions to accelerate innovation and delivery.

Program Governance & Delivery: Establish and run robust governance, delivery standards, and performance tracking to ensure AI initiatives are secure, compliant, and deliver measurable business value.

Your background

Proven experience in program or portfolio management in complex technical or engineering environments.

Strong understanding of AI / data / digital transformation concepts (hands-on development not required, but strong conceptual and delivery understanding is essential).

Experience working with multiple stakeholders across business and technology.

Strong strategic thinking combined with execution discipline.

Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.

Experience building new structures, processes, or organizations from scratch.

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 a new exciting challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome to apply! Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don't delay - apply today!

Recruiting Manager Kyle Chan, [e-mail] will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives - Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Nawzad Rashid, [phone]; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, [phone]; Unionen: Karin Ulvemark, [phone] and Ingrid Rinaldo, [phone].

All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Fredrik Söder, [e-mail].