Global Manager R&D Design Organization - Control & Protection | Vaesteras, Sweden

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; Västerås kommun; On-site; SEK 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi ABB Power Grids in Västerås, Sweden, seeks a future leader for its global R&D organization focused on Control and Protection within the MACH platform development.

The role requires extensive experience in managing R&D processes and leading transformational change, ensuring product lifecycle management and innovation. Applicants should have a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field and solid experience in agile SW development, as well as technical knowledge in embedded systems.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or related technical field.
• 10+ years of managerial experience in global R&D operations.
• Proven experience in transformational industries.

Responsibilities

• Drive the R&D organization forward in a dynamic market.
• Implement the strategic vision for the Control & Protection design organization.
• Lead a high-performing team of engineers and designers.

Skills

Transformational leadership

Communication skills

Innovation driving

Agile SW development

Technical knowledge of embedded systems

Education

Master's in Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

We are looking for the future leader of the global R&D organization Control and Protection within the MACH platform development.

The Control & Protection (C&P) organization is responsible for the core of the MACH platform. The core is a high performing computer platform with functionality divided between central and distributed systems combined with extensive input/output signal handling. The organization consist of approx. 160 employees with operation in Sweden, Poland and India. You will be responsible for the complete R&D organization and operation of the MACH Control & Protection platform, reporting to the head of GI MACH. The responsibility includes full product lifecycle management, quality/reliability and technology development/evolution. You are an experienced technology-oriented R&D manager combined with a high drive and a true commitment to make a difference. You have solid knowledge of software and hardware development, preferably both from project execution and a line manager role.

You will play a key role in further transforming and developing the C&P R&D organization, particularly in enhancing ways of working, efficiency, and quality. To operate with the required speed, you bring prior experience in transformational industries and related change management processes. As a leader, you are inspiring and driven, with a strong track record and a genuine interest in people. You demonstrate a highly results-oriented mindset combined with the experience needed to lead effectively.

How you will make an impact

• Be a strong transformation leader, driving the R&D organization forward in a very strong and dynamic market
• Define and implement the strategic vision for the Control & Protection design organization, aligning it with Hitachi's overall business objectives.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing transformative team of engineers and designers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee the end-to-end design process for control and protection systems, from conceptualization and requirements gathering to detailed design, testing, and implementation support.
• Establish and enforce robust design methodologies, standards, and best practices to ensure product quality, reliability, and safety.
• Drive research and development initiatives to incorporate cutting-edge technologies and advancements in control and protection systems.
• Collaborate closely with product management, manufacturing, sales, and service teams to ensure seamless product development and market success.
• Manage project portfolios, including resource allocation, budget control, and timeline adherence for all design projects.
• Act as a technical expert and thought leader, providing guidance and support to internal and external stakeholders.

Your background

• Solid and proven experience from leading transformational industries to lead and drive change management processes. You like to be in a dynamic and changing environment
• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or a related technical field
• 10+ years proven managerial experience in a Global R&D SW & HW operation. Successfully leading technical teams of significant size and complexity
• Track record of driving innovation and fostering a high-performance culture.
• Excellent and efficient communication & presentation skills, you can clearly articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Solid technical knowledge about advanced computers and real-time embedded systems
• Solid knowledge and experience of agile SW development
• Experience from Communication protocols e.g. Ethercat, IEC61850, Opc-ua
• Knowledge about system reliability and redundancy
• Understanding and experience of cybersecurity policies and related HW and SW implementations
• Experience of AI tools for engineering efficiency and knowledge of AI/ML product implementation