Team Manager HVDC C&P IT/OT – OT Systems

Hitachi Energy; Ludvika kommun; On-site; SEK 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Health care and wellness allowance

Mentorship during onboarding

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Team Manager in Ludvika, Sweden, responsible for leading a department focused on Operational Technology systems within HVDC Control & Protection. You will oversee a team of around 20 professionals, ensuring their success and development in a dynamic project environment.

The ideal candidate has experience in people management and a strong understanding of OT systems. You will foster collaboration, accountability, and cultural growth while contributing to global management initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience in people management or team leadership.
• Understanding of OT systems, HMI, SCADA or similar.
• Experience working in global environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the team with a focus on engagement.
• Ensure the department is staffed and organized effectively.
• Drive a culture of collaboration and accountability.

Skills

People management

Understanding of OT systems

Strong communication skills

Leadership

Job description

The opportunity

At Hitachi Energy, we are shaping a sustainable energy future – and our HVDC technology is at the heart of it. We are looking for a Team Manager to lead a department based in Ludvika, Sweden, responsible for Operational Technology (OT) systems within HVDC Control & Protection. This role combines strong people leadership with local ownership in Ludvika and global collaboration. You will lead a team of around 20 professionals, creating conditions for them to succeed, grow, and deliver at their best in a complex and fast-paced project environment. As a Team Manager, your primary responsibility is to lead, support, and develop your team, ensuring both people and performance thrive.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Lead and develop the team with a clear focus on engagement, wellbeing, and growth
• Ensure the department is properly staffed, skilled, and organized to meet business needs
• Create clarity in roles, expectations, and priorities
• Ensure processes and ways of working are followed and continuously improved
• Balance operational delivery with long-term competence development
• Drive a culture of collaboration, accountability, and psychological safety
• Collaborate with global managers and stakeholders
• Contribute to the Global HVDC C&P IT/OT Management Team
• Lead department-level improvements and strategic initiatives

Your background

• Experience in people management or team leadership
• Understanding of OT systems, HMI, SCADA or similar
• Experience working in global environments
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Leads with empathy, clarity, and integrity, and enables others to perform
• Fosters individual growth and builds strong, collaborative teams

What We Offer

• Collective agreement
• Flexible working hours
• Health care and wellness allowance
• Fantastic career possibilities within Hitachi Energy both within Sweden and globally
• Mentor to support you throughout onboard phase
• Various training 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 benefits could be connected to this specific role