Global Innovation Scouting Lead — Tech & Ecosystem Strategy

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Ludvika kommun; On-site; SEK 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collective agreement and flexible working hours

Health care and wellness allowance

Strong career opportunities

Extensive training and development opportunities

Diverse workplace with 70+ nationalities

Supplementary parental leave compensation

Employee benefit portal with discounts and perks

Job summary

Hitachi Vantara Corporation in Ludvika, Sweden is looking for an Innovation Technology Scouting Lead to shape the identification and evaluation of emerging technologies across the transformer value chain. In this role, you will act as a global radar for innovation, collaborating with R&D and external partners to translate insights into strategic decisions. Ideal candidates possess strong analytical capabilities and a degree in Innovation Management or related fields, along with a minimum of 5 years' experience in technology scouting. The position offers flexible hours and extensive training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in technology scouting, innovation management, or related roles.
• Strong understanding of emerging technologies within energy or digitalization.
• Experience evaluating early-stage technologies and conducting risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain global technology landscapes to support strategic decisions.
• Produce intelligence on technology trends and competitor innovation moves.
• Collaborate with teams to translate scouting insights into early pilots.

Skills

Technology scouting

Innovation management

Market intelligence

Analytical capability

Communication with diverse stakeholders

Education

Degree in Innovation Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Scouting tools and databases

Job description

Hitachi Vantara Corporation in Ludvika, Sweden is looking for an Innovation Technology Scouting Lead to shape the identification and evaluation of emerging technologies across the transformer value chain. In this role, you will act as a global radar for innovation, collaborating with R&D and external partners to translate insights into strategic decisions. Ideal candidates possess strong analytical capabilities and a degree in Innovation Management or related fields, along with a minimum of 5 years' experience in technology scouting. The position offers flexible hours and extensive training opportunities.