Engineering Manager People Leadership

Hitachi Energy Sweden AB; Dalarnas län; On-site; SEK 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Occupational health services

Career development opportunities

Parental leave compensation

Diverse workplace environment

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Sweden AB is seeking an Engineering Manager - People Leader to guide a team in Ludvika towards sustainable future solutions. This role focuses on leading a dedicated engineering team while developing both technology and people skills.

The ideal candidate should have a passion for people and technology with excellent leadership and communication abilities, as well as experience leading teams in an international setting. The opportunity includes various perks and excellent career growth within the organization.

Qualifications

• Passion for both people and technology.
• Experience in leading teams in an international environment.
• Excellent communication skills in both Swedish and English.

Responsibilities

• Drive team development and operational leadership.
• Support, coach, and develop employees.
• Recruit and build a strong team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication in Swedish and English

Team development

Operational responsibility

Continuous improvement

Job description

Engineering Manager - People Leader

The opportunity

Do you want to help lead the way toward a sustainable future?

Energy is the backbone of modern society, and Hitachi Energy is a global leader in electrification. We deliver power grid technologies that supply electricity to more than three billion people worldwide every day.

We are now looking for a leader for our team within station control and cybersecurity in Ludvika. This role offers a key opportunity to lead people, technology, and development at the forefront of the HVDC domain.

As manager of our dedicated engineering team, you will play an important role in shaping the next generation of HVDC control systems. The team consists of experienced specialists from around the world, working with design, implementation, and upgrades of critical control and monitoring solutions for global projects.

We believe in a present, trustworthy, and relationship‑oriented leadership style, where clarity, active listening, and open dialogue form the foundation for both performance and well‑being. Leadership is crucial to us, not just on a human and technical level, but from a business perspective as well.

We value potential and mindset as highly as formal experience, and we welcome leaders who want to grow with us in a dynamic and international environment. We look forward to welcoming you to our team.

How you will make an impact

• Take operational leadership responsibility and drive the development of the team and the business
• Support, coach, and develop employees to ensure well‑being, engagement, and long‑term competence
• Ensure deliveries meet requirements for time, quality, and cost
• Drive continuous improvement and change initiatives to meet future business and technology needs
• Recruit and build a strong team to support continued growth
• Live the Hitachi Energy values in everyday work and actively foster a culture of innovation and collaboration

Your background

• A strong passion for both people and technology
• A confident and clear leadership style, with strong self‑leadership and decision‑making ability
• An engaged, solution‑oriented, and structured personality
• Experience in leading and developing teams in a changing and international environment
• Excellent communication skills in both Swedish and English, spoken and written
• Experience within power systems, transmission systems, system integration, IT security, or critical infrastructure is considered an advantage

What we offer

• Collective agreement
• Flexible working hours
• Occupational health services and wellness allowance
• Excellent career opportunities within Hitachi Energy in Sweden and globally
• Training and courses that support personal and professional development
• A diverse company with over 70 nationalities represented in the Swedish organization
• Additional parental leave compensation
• Benefits portal with over a thousand perks and discounts