Senior Project Manager

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Västerås kommun; Hybrid; SEK 1,100,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collective agreement

Flexible working time

Health care and wellness allowance

Fantastic career possibilities within

Mentor to support onboarding

Training and education support

Diverse workforce with 70+ nationaliti

Parental leave compensation

Employee discount portal

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Sweden AB in Västerås seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead large-scale delivery initiatives within the Network Control/EMEIA PMO scope. You will manage project plans, budgets, and stakeholder communications across regions, ensuring timely, on-budget delivery aligned with Hitachi's objectives.

Ideal candidates bring 8–10 years PM experience, 3–5 in senior roles, PMP/Agile/Waterfall familiarity, and fluency in French and English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Computer Science or similar.
• 8–10 years of progressive project management experience, including 3–5 years in a senior role.
• Proven ability to deliver complex projects on time and within budget in a multinational environment.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.
• Fluency in French and English is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the full lifecycle of multiple delivery projects, including scope, planning, resources, risks, and stakeholder communication.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and budgets, tracking performance and adjusting as needed.
• Serve as the primary contact for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and expectation management.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and issues, preparing contingency plans and escalating critical concerns when necessary.
• Ensure high-quality project execution by managing resources efficiently and upholding standards.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Negotiation

Risk management

Problem-solving

Global teams

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Computer Science or similar

Job description

## Senior Project ManagerApplyremote type: Hybridlocations: Vaesteras, Vastmanland County, Sweden: Remote - Madrid, Spain: Remote - Île-de-France, Francetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R0124377**Location:**Vaesteras, Vastmanland County, Sweden**Job ID:**R0124377**Date Posted:**2026-07-07**Company Name:**HITACHI ENERGY SWEDEN AB**Profession (Job Category):**Project/Program Management**Job Schedule:**Full time**Remote:**No**Job Description:****The opportunity** We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Project Manager to lead complex projects from initiation to successful completion. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of project planning, execution, monitoring, and closure, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards, aligned with Hitachi's strategic objectives.In Network Control you will have an important role as project manager delivering SCADA systems globally. Our portfolio is distributed over three regions where this role is part of the EMEIA PMO team serving Europe, Middle East, India and Africa as a market allocation.“Helping our customers install or upgrade our Network Manager systems provide me with an active role in the energy transition in our market. I can really feel I contribute and make a difference through my work” As Network Control we help our customers to keep the light on”. Annika Wretling, Network Control EMEIA Project Management Office Manager.# **How you’ll make an impact*** Lead and manage the full lifecycle of multiple delivery projects, including scope, planning, resources, risks, and stakeholder communication.* Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and budgets, tracking performance and adjusting as needed to ensure successful delivery.* Serve as the primary contact for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and expectation management.* Identify and mitigate project risks and issues, preparing contingency plans and escalating critical concerns when necessary.* Ensure high-quality project execution by managing resources efficiently and upholding project quality standards and compliance with company policies and methodologies (e.g., PMP, Agile, Waterfall).* Conduct project reviews and post‐implementation analyses, driving continuous improvement and contributing to the development of Hitachi’s project management frameworks.**Your Background*** Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Computer Science or similar — or equivalent project‐management expertise gained through senior project roles.* 8–10 years of progressive project management experience, including 3–5 years in a senior role, preferably in a global, technology‐focused or large multinational environment.* Proven ability to deliver complex projects on time and within budget, demonstrating strong leadership, stakeholder management and problem‐solving skills.* Strong practical experience with project management methodologies and proficiency in project management tools.* Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, perform under pressure, and work effectively in diverse global teams.* Experience with risk management, quality assurance and change management, strong analytical skills, and industry experience within Energy is highly desirable; PMP certification is a plus.* Fluency in French and English is mandatory, with the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all organizational levels.**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* Employee 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? Welcome to apply! Due to summer vacations, the screening and selection process will begin in mid-August. Thank you for your understanding and patience during this period.Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Adnan Glibo, [phone]; Unionen: Karin Ulvemark, [phone]; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, [phone]. All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Carina Riström, [e-mail].