R&D Project Manager - HVDC Transformers

Hitachi, Ltd.; Ludvika kommun; On-site; SEK 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working time

Health care and wellness allowance

Mentorship during onboarding

Career development training

Supplementary compensation for parental leave

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Sweden AB in Ludvika is seeking an R&D Project Manager to lead HVDC converter transformer development. The role emphasizes collaboration and innovation within a diverse team. Candidates must hold a relevant university degree and possess strong project management skills.

The position offers flexibility in working hours, health care allowances, and opportunities for career advancement both in Sweden and globally. Successful candidates will exhibit excellent communication skills and a willingness to learn.

Qualifications

• University degree in project management, electrical, mechanical, or industrial engineering.
• Proven experience with project management tools.
• Knowledge of manufacturing and product development.

Responsibilities

• Lead product development efforts and ensure timely delivery.
• Coordinate with team members to meet project requirements.
• Prepare status reports and maintain project communication.

Skills

Project management tools and models

Communication skills

Teamwork and collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

University degree in project management or engineering

Job description

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.

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 leave

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