Project Manager HVDC

Hitachi Energy; Ludvika kommun; On-site; SEK 700,000 - 950,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work & home office allowance

Pension plan

Health care and wellness allowance

Life insurance

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Ludvika, Sweden, is seeking a Project Manager to own delivery from initiation to completion, leading cross‑functional teams across engineering, production, testing, and supply chain. The role focuses on HVDC valves within a global setting, driving scope, schedule, cost, and safety commitments.

The candidate will collaborate with stakeholders to ensure successful execution, with fluency in English and Swedish as a strong asset.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Experience in project management within engineering, energy, industrial, or infrastructure.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive progress across cross‑functional teams.
• Fluency in English; Swedish is a strong advantage.
• Experience in the energy sector is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead HVDC valve projects and related equipment deliveries worldwide.
• Manage scope, schedule, cost, quality, safety, and customer requirements.
• Coordinate and motivate teams across engineering, production, testing, and supply chain.
• Drive project performance through planning, risk management, and resource allocation.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, and cost control throughout the project lifecycle.
• Build relationships with stakeholders to ensure delivery and contractual compliance.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

English fluency

Swedish language advantage

Education

Engineering degree or related technical discipline

Job description

The Opportunity

Based in Ludvika, the global hub of HVDC innovation, this role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with our engineering teams, production facilities, and test labs, gaining valuable insight into the technology and seeing the direct impact of your projects from design and manufacturing through to final delivery.

The Opportunity

Based in Ludvika, the global hub of HVDC innovation, this role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with our engineering teams, production facilities, and test labs, gaining valuable insight into the technology and seeing the direct impact of your projects from design and manufacturing through to final delivery.

As a Project Manager, you will take ownership of project delivery from initiation to completion, leading cross-functional teams, managing stakeholder expectations, and ensuring successful execution across scope, schedule, cost, quality, and safety.

As part of GI valves at Hitachi Energy, you play a key role in delivering one of the most critical components of an HVDC system, the valves at the heart of the converter station. Working in a global and collaborative environment, you will bring together stakeholders across multiple functions and help drive the technology that enables the transmission of clean energy across regions and continents.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Lead projects related to HVDC valves and associated equipment deliveries worldwide
• Ensure successful project execution in line with scope, schedule, cost, quality, safety, and customer requirements
• Coordinate and motivate teams across engineering, production, testing, and supply chain
• Drive project performance through effective planning, risk management, and resource allocation
• Manage budgets, forecasts, and cost control throughout the project lifecycle
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery and contractual compliance

Your Background

• Degree in Engineering, Energy, Industrial Management, Infrastructure, or a related technical discipline
• Experience in project management within engineering, energy, industrial, or infrastructure
• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders, build alignment, and drive progress across cross‑functional teams in complex technical projects
• Fluency in English is required, Swedish is considered a strong advantage
• Experience within the energy sector is considered an advantage

We believe great work thrives in an environment where people feel genuinely supported and rewarded. Our benefits are designed to create real value for every individual – fueling engagement, performance, and growth. By prioritizing well‑being, we build a workplace where personal and organizational success grow together.

Benefits

Our benefits offering for our roles generally includes:

• Collective agreement, occupational pension & possibility of salary exchange to pension
• Group life insurance and additional insurances
• Flex-time and shortening of working hours in time bank
• Hybrid work & allowances for setting up a workplace at home
• Health care and wellness allowance
• Discounted health insurances incl. dental, spectacles & contact lenses allowance
• Psychological support program
• Supplementary compensation for parental leave
• Training and education supporting employee development
• Internal career possibilities both within Sweden and globally
• Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks

The benefits listed above are an excerpt only and may vary depending on job grade, location and contract type. Eligibility is subject to local regulations.

More About Us

Questions can be directed to Hiring Manager Robin Ericsson – [e-mail] or to Talent Acquisition Partner Johanna Niss – [e-mail]

Union Representatives

Unionen - Fredrik Holmgren [phone]

SACO/Sveriges Ingenjörer - Mikael Hjort [phone]

Ledarna - Frank Hollstedt [phone]

Publication date : 2026-09-17