Global Product Manager

Hitachi Energy Sweden AB; Västmanlands län; On-site; SEK 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Health care and wellness allowance

Training and education opportunities

Supplementary compensation for parental leave

Employee Benefit Portal

Job summary

A global energy solutions company in Västerås is seeking a Global Product Manager to lead the development of key protection and control solutions. The role requires a solid engineering background and experience in product management, with responsibilities including market analysis, product planning, and collaboration with R&D teams. Candidates must possess strong communication skills and a customer-focused mindset. The position offers flexible working hours and a diverse workplace with opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in Product Management or relevant roles within protection, control, or software defined architectures.
• Solid understanding of power system applications and P&C technologies.
• Analytical and structured mindset with decision-making abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead global market intelligence and define solution segmentation.
• Translate customer needs into clear product requirements.
• Manage product plans and prioritization across teams.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to secure high quality releases.
• Drive product communication and support marketing activities.

Skills

Product Management

Power system applications

Customer focus

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Communication skills

Fluent English

Education

B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Engineering or equivalent

Job description

The opportunity

You will become part of the Bay Level Solutions team within Hitachi Energy’s Grid Automation business. Our global customers operate in many segments, and we provide a comprehensive portfolio of world‑class protection and control solutions. As Global Product Manager, you will be responsible for one of our key solution level offerings, driving its development according to market needs and managing its complete lifecycle. The position is based in Västerås, Sweden, and requires regular presence on site to collaborate closely with R&D, engineering, and cross‑functional teams.

Your responsibilities

• Lead global market intelligence, define segmentation, identify market potential related to your assigned solution, and assess competitive positioning.
• Translate customer and market needs into clear product requirements, ensuring technical robustness, interoperability, and alignment with relevant standards used in digital substations.
• Define product plans, technical/price/cost targets, and manage prioritization across R&D and engineering.
• Collaborate closely with R&D, architecture, cybersecurity, and testing teams to guide development, validate concepts, and secure high quality releases that perform reliably under real operational conditions.
• Drive product communication and support implementation of marketing activities.
• Act as the interface between customers, sales, engineering, and other internal functions to ensure smooth lifecycle execution.
• Support sales and factories with application know‑how, positioning, and solution guidance across regions, including early emphasis on U.S. market needs.

Your background

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in Product Management or relevant roles within protection, control, digital substations, or software defined/virtualized architectures.
• Solid understanding of power system applications, modern P&C technologies.
• Analytical and structured mindset with the ability to handle complex topics and make decisions confidently.
• Strong customer focus and awareness of global and regional market needs.
• Collaborative team player with excellent communication skills and ability to work across functions and cultures.
• Fluent in spoken and written English and willing to travel occasionally.
• Ability and willingness to work primarily on site in Västerås, Sweden, to ensure effective collaboration with core teams.

What we offer

• Collective agreement
• Flexible working hours
• Health care and wellness allowance
• Fantastic career possibilities within Hitachi Energy both within Sweden and globally
• Mentor to support you throughout onboard phase
• Various training 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 benefits could be connected to this specific role