R&D Project Lead: HVDC Transformer Systems

Hitachi Energy; Ludvika kommun; On-site; SEK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work allowances

Health care and wellness allowance

Employee benefits portal

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Ludvika is seeking an experienced R&D Project Manager to lead development programs for power transformers, HVDC converter transformers, and shunt reactors. You will collaborate with transformer technology experts, design and manufacturing teams, and a broad internal network to drive successful product development.

In this role you will plan, track, and report progress, manage stakeholders, prepare change requests, and ensure on-time delivery with technical excellence.

Qualifications

• University degree in a relevant area such as project management or electrical/industrial engineering.
• Proven experience with project management tools and models.
• Line or project management experience is desirable; power transformer experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of manufacturing and product development is crucial.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration, structured work style, and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Lead product development efforts utilizing suitable processes and tools. Accountable for delivery on time and with quality, technical excellence, and process effectiveness of product development activities.
• Proactively coordinate with cross discipline team members to make sure that all parties are on track with project requirements, deadlines, and schedules.
• Prepare status reports by gathering, analyzing, and summarizing relevant information.
• Establish effective project communication plans and ensure their execution as well as facilitate change requests to ensure that all parties are informed of the impacts on schedule and budget.
• Coordinate the development of documents needed to enable successful implementation and turnover of the process or system to design and manufacturing.
• Conduct post project evaluation and identify successful and unsuccessful project elements. Share lessons learned and contribute to improved ways of working.
• Develop, manage and expand relationships with stakeholders, internal functions, Hitachi Energy Research Centers and external relevant parties (e.g. customers, universities). Providing proposals for possible partnerships.

Skills

Project management

English fluency

Teamwork

Structured working

Change management

Education

University degree in a related field

Job description

Hitachi Energy in Ludvika is seeking an experienced R&D Project Manager to lead development programs for power transformers, HVDC converter transformers, and shunt reactors. You will collaborate with transformer technology experts, design and manufacturing teams, and a broad internal network to drive successful product development.

In this role you will plan, track, and report progress, manage stakeholders, prepare change requests, and ensure on-time delivery with technical excellence.