Planning Manager

Hitachi Energy; Västerås kommun; On-site; SEK 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care and wellness allowance

Flexible working time

Training and education opportunities

Employee Benefit Portal

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Västerås seeks a Manager for the Global Center of Competence for Power Quality. You will establish project controls, drive robust planning, and lead a talented team to ensure successful project execution.

The position requires a degree in Engineering or related field and extensive experience in project controls or management. The role offers flexible hours, career development, and a diverse workplace with over 70 nationalities.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience within project controls or project management.
• Experience in leading teams in complex engineering environments.
• Strong knowledge of cost, schedule, and resource management.

Responsibilities

• Lead project controls and planning capability within the department.
• Drive project planning and performance tracking for predictable delivery.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and project teams.

Skills

Project planning methodologies

Performance tracking

Leadership

Risk management

Education

Degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related field

Job description

The Opportunity

We are establishing a new Manager role within the Global Center of Competence for Power Quality function in Västerås, created to strengthen project governance, planning, and execution across complex engineering projects. This is a unique opportunity to shape a new function, define ways of working, and have a significant impact from day one.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Establish and lead the project controls and planning capability within Global Center of Competence for Power Quality, setting standards, structure, and clear ways of working across the project portfolio.
• Drive robust project planning, scheduling, and performance tracking, ensuring predictable delivery, early risk identification, and timely corrective actions.
• Act as a key partner to project teams, supporting decision‑making related to scope, cost, schedule, and resource planning.
• Build and maintain strong collaboration with internal stakeholders and external partners, ensuring plans are realistic, aligned, and executable.
• Lead and develop the project controls team, strengthening competencies, ownership, and continuous improvement through coaching and clear accountability.
• Ensure projects follow governance, contract compliance, and close‑out practices, while capturing lessons learned to continuously improve future project execution.

Your Background

• A degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business, or a related field, with solid understanding of project execution in complex engineering environments.
• Several years of experience within project controls, planning, scheduling, or project management, preferably in engineering, industrial, or large‑scale project organizations.
• Proven experience in leading teams or functions, with the ability to build structure, set direction, and develop people in a performance‑driven environment.
• Strong knowledge of project planning methodologies, performance tracking, and governance, including cost, schedule, risk, and resource management.
• Experience working in cross‑functional and international settings, collaborating with project managers, engineers, contractors, and senior stakeholders.
• A structured, proactive, and communicative leadership style, with the ability to drive continuous improvement, challenge ways of working, and create clarity in complex situations.

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

More About Us

We are eager to learn more about you and the unique contributions you can bring to our team. Please note that while our selection process is ongoing and the position may be filled before the advertisement expires, so if you're interested, don't wait to apply!

All questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Eva Schölin, [e-mail] Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Nawzad Rashid, [phone]; Unionen: Karin Ulvemark, [phone]; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, [phone].

Publication date: 2026-05-27