Team Manager HVDC C&P IT/OT – OT Systems | Ludvika, Sweden

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; Ludvika kommun; On-site; SEK 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Health care and wellness allowance

Career possibilities within Hitachi Energy globally

Training and education support

Employee Benefit Portal with discounts and perks

Job summary

Hitachi ABB Power Grids is seeking a Team Manager in Ludvika, Sweden, to lead operational technology systems within HVDC Control & Protection. In this role, you'll manage a team of around 20 professionals, fostering engagement, wellbeing, and team growth.

The ideal candidate will have experience in people management and understanding of OT systems. You will work within a global framework, driving collaboration and performance improvements.

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 and growth.
• Ensure the department is properly staffed and organized.
• Balance operational delivery with long-term development.

Skills

People management

Leadership in global environments

Communication skills

Understanding of OT systems

Job description

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 be part of the Global HVDC C&P IT/OT Management Team, working closely with colleagues and managers across regions to drive alignment, capability, and operational excellence.

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

• 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

More about us

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.