R&D Project Manager - HVDC Transformers

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

For our Research and Development team within Transformers at Hitachi Energy in Ludvika, we are looking for a R&D Project Manager to lead development projects for power transformers, HVDC converter transformers, and shunt reactors. 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 possibility 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.

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. Owning, planning, and maintaining 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 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.

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

More About Us

We believe great work thrives in an environment where people feel genuinely supported and fairly 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.

Our Benefits Offering For Our Roles Generally Includes

• Collective agreement, occupational pension & possibility of salary exchange to pension (for ITP1 and ITP2)
• 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 (in agreement with line manager)
• Health care and wellness allowance
• Health insurance incl. dental, spectacles & contact lenses allowance (employee pay 140 sek/month via salary deduction)
• Psychological support program
• Supplementary compensation for parental leave
• Various trainings 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 is an excerpt only and may vary depending on job grade, location and contract type. Eligibility is subject to local regulations.

Questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Gustaf Hedström, [e-mail]

Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Mikael Hjort, [phone]; Unionen: Fredrik Holmgren, [phone]; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, [phone].