R&D Project Manager - HVDC Transformers

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Ludvika kommun; On-site; SEK 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working time

Health care and wellness allowance

Career possibilities within Hitachi Energy

Job summary

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc. is seeking an R&D Project Manager for HVDC transformers based in Ludvika, Sweden. This role involves leading product development efforts and coordinating with cross-discipline teams to ensure project success.

The ideal candidate will have a relevant university degree, experience with project management tools, and excellent communication skills. We offer flexible working arrangements and various benefits to support your development.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with project management tools and models.
• Experience in power transformers is an advantage.
• Fluency in English, written and spoken alike.

Responsibilities

• Lead product development efforts utilizing suitable processes and tools.
• Prepare status reports by gathering and analyzing information.
• Coordinate development of documents for successful implementation.

Skills

Project management tools

Teamwork and collaboration

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

University degree in project management, engineering

Tools

Project management software

Job description

## R&D Project Manager - HVDC TransformersApplyremote type: Onsitelocations: Ludvika, Dalarna County, Swedentime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R0130256**Location:**Ludvika, Dalarna County, Sweden**Job ID:**R0130256**Date Posted:**2026-06-03**Company Name:**HITACHI ENERGY SWEDEN AB**Profession (Job Category):**Project/Program Management**Job Schedule:**Full time**Remote:**No**Job Description:**For our research and development team at Transformers we are looking for a R&D Project Manager, to lead development projects for HVDC converter transformers. This role will work in close cooperation with experts in different transformer technology fields as well as with transformer design and manufacturing specialists.Working in R&D will give you the possibilities to use your creativity to solve a wide spectrum of challenges. You will have exciting and varied work in front of you where you will get a broad network internally and externally.Are you a Project Manager with proven experience in a relevant field? Please send in your application as we are interested to know more about you and what you can contribute with!**How you’ll make an impact*** 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. Own, plan, and maintain the projects.* 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 identifies 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). Provide proposals for possible partnerships.* **Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.****Your background*** You hold a university degree in a relevant area, such as project management, electrical, mechanical, industrial engineering or similar.* Proven experience with project management tools and models.* Line- or project management skills are desired and experience in power transformers is an advantage.* Knowledge of manufacturing and product development is crucial.* You communicate well, have a structured way of working and have a strong will to drive and implement improvements and change transformations.* Most important for this role is your personality and your willingness to learn and explore new areas. Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills are crucial to succeed.* Fluency in English, written and spoken alike, is a requirement.**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 leaveEmployee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks **More about us**Are you ready for a new exciting challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!