Senior Project Manager

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Västerås kommun; On-site; SEK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collective agreement

Flexible working time

Health care and wellness allowance

Fantastic career possibilities

Mentor program

Training and education

Diversity with 70 nationalities

Parental leave compensation

Employee discounts portal

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Sweden is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead complex SCADA delivery programs from initiation to completion. You will oversee scope, planning, budgets, resources, risks, and stakeholder communications across global regions.

The role sits in the EMEIA PMO and requires 8–10 years in project management, including 3–5 years in senior roles, with strong leadership and international collaboration. Fluency in English and French is required.

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.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience with PMP/PM methodologies and tools.
• 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 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.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

Budgeting

Risk management

Agile and Waterfall

Global collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

Project management tools

MS Project

Excel

Job description

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.

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