Global HVDC Plants Engineering Manager

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Västerås kommun; Hybrid; SEK 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Group life insurance

Pension and salary exchange options

Health care and wellness allowance

Dental, spectacles & contact lenses

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a manager for the HVDC Lead Engineers Plants team. You will lead a 15–20 person group, mainly in Sweden, supporting tenders and projects while promoting engagement and a strong culture. The role requires regular office presence with hybrid working flexibility.

You will collaborate with global teams, drive staffing plans, and advance lean design practices across worldwide projects, reporting to the Global manager and joining the management team.

Qualifications

• Experience as a people manager or other leadership role with personnel responsibility.
• Strong communication and decision-making skills.
• Genuine team player who collaborates well with peers and partners.
• Experience in HVDC, FACTS, or Substations is beneficial.
• Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant technology field.
• Fluent in Swedish and English.

Responsibilities

• Build and develop the team and individuals, provide support and strong leadership.
• Encourage collaboration with receiving organizations and global teams.
• Provide insight and manage priorities for the team during tender/project phases.
• Ensure lean design execution on projects worldwide.
• Plan staffing for short and long-term team changes.
• Work with management to implement strategic people management initiatives.

Skills

People management

Leadership

Collaboration

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Hitachi Energy is seeking a manager for the HVDC Lead Engineers Plants team. You will lead a 15–20 person group, mainly in Sweden, supporting tenders and projects while promoting engagement and a strong culture. The role requires regular office presence with hybrid working flexibility.

You will collaborate with global teams, drive staffing plans, and advance lean design practices across worldwide projects, reporting to the Global manager and joining the management team.