Team Manager Electrical Design, HVDC

Hitachi Energy, Ludvika; Ludvika kommun; On-site; SEK 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care and wellness allowance

Flexible working time

Various trainings and education

Supplementary compensation for parental leave

Employee Benefit Portal with discounts

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Ludvika seeks an experienced Manager for the Valve Electrical Design team in HVDC. You will lead a dedicated team in the detailed design process, drive strategic transformations and ensure high-quality outputs.

Your role involves coordination and management responsibilities, fostering team growth and continuous improvements while liaising with the global team. Ideal candidates have a background in engineering, proven leadership experience, and fluency in English.

We offer flexible working hours, health benefits, and substantial career opportunities within a diverse environment.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in a similar role.
• Fluent in English, Swedish is a plus.
• Passion for team development and change management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the valve electrical design team.
• Implement transformation strategy for productivity boost.
• Ensure timely delivery and high-quality outcomes.
• Participate actively in management and holistic planning.

Skills

Leadership

Team coordination

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering or business administration

Job description

Manager Electrical Design, HVDC

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Manager for one of our Valve Electrical Design teams at HVDC in Sweden. This team is responsible for the detailed electrical design of converter valves for HVDC and SVC applications. The Global Valve Electrical Design team currently comprises around 60 employees across four teams in three countries, with two teams based in Sweden and one each in India and China.

In this role, you will play a crucial part in leading and driving your team as part of our strategic transformation program. This initiative aims to enhance our systematic quality approach, boost productivity, and facilitate further expansion by adding more team members.

You will be a member of the Valves management team and report to the Head of the Valve Electrical Design team. We are looking for a communicative and experienced leader with a background in a similar position. You should be driven, self‑motivated, and committed to continuous learning, always open to acquiring new knowledge.

Most of the Swedish team is located in Ludvika, which is our preferred hiring location. However, Västerås is also an option, as there is an HVDC office there. In the initial phase of this role, you will spend time in the Ludvika office to familiarize yourself with the team. Long‑term, there will be opportunities to work remotely a few days per week.

How you will make an impact

• Lead and coordinate one of the valve electrical design teams
• Lead and promote the implementation of our transformation strategy
• Secure clear responsibility for team and process development to ensure Valve Electrical Design at HVDC are equipped to meet both challenges and opportunities ahead
• Ensure your team delivers on time and with high quality to meet customer expectations
• Take active part in the management team and work with a holistic picture
• Make sure the team has a clear direction of systematically working with quality and continuous improvements

Your background

• You have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, business administration, or equivalent work experience
• To be successful in this role, we believe that you have several years of experience from a similar role
• You have a passion for people and their personal development, and you are open‑minded, having led teams through change and expansion.
• You are a structured, efficient person who manages your time well.
• As a leader you are communicative and help your team to translate visions and strategies into meaningful work
• You are fluent in English, both written and spoken. Swedish is considered as a plus

What we offer

• Collective agreement
• Flexible working time
• Health care and wellness allowance
• Fantastic career possibilities within Hitachi Energy both within Sweden and globally
• Mentor to support you throughout onboard phase
• Various trainings 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

Additional information

Are you ready to joinHitachi Energyfor a careerwith no limits and a placewhere you can be yourself? We are ready for you! Welcome to apply for this position!

Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Mikael Hjort, [phone]; Unionen: Fredrik Holmgren, [phone]; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, [phone]. All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Malin Johansson, [e-mail]

HVDC (High Voltage Direct Current) has a very exciting journey ahead being one of the leaders in the green energy transition with our state‑of‑the‑art technology. We are foreseeing a remarkable market growth the coming years.