Team Manager - HVDC Control & Protection IT and Cybersecurity

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health care and wellness allowance

Flexible working hours

Various training and education opportunities

Employee Benefit Portal with discounts and perks

Job summary

Hitachi, Ltd. is seeking a Team Manager for HVDC Control & Protection IT and Cybersecurity in Ludvika, Sweden. This leadership role involves overseeing a team responsible for secure IT/OT design solutions globally.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering and experience in IT/OT systems. Attractive benefits include flexible hours, healthcare allowances, and opportunities for career growth within Hitachi Energy.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant engineering field.
• Experience with IT/OT systems in industrial environments.
• Understanding of cybersecurity principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead an IT/OT design team focused on cybersecurity.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards.
• Collaborate with engineering and cybersecurity teams.

Skills

IT/OT systems

Cybersecurity knowledge

Structured communication skills

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, IT, or Automation

Tools

Virtualization platforms

Windows/Linux

Networks and firewalls

Job description

Location: Ludvika, Dalarna County, Sweden

Job ID: R0123018

Date Posted: 2026-04-09

Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY SWEDEN AB

Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

Job Description: The opportunity

As Team Manager HVDC Control & Protection IT and Cybersecurity, you will lead a team delivering secure IT/OT design solutions for HVDC Control & Protection systems across global projects. The role combines people leadership, cybersecurity‑focused technical governance, and project execution.

How you'll make an impact

• Lead and support an IT/OT design team with strong focus on IT and cybersecurity.
• Build an inclusive, collaborative, high‑performing team culture.
• Own and govern IT/OT and cybersecurity design for HVDC Control & Protection systems.
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity, IT/OT architecture, and engineering standards.
• Drive standardization, reuse, and continuous improvement of secure IT/OT solutions.
• Support projects during design, integration, testing, FAT/SAT, and commissioning.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, cybersecurity, and system solutions teams.

Your background

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, IT, Automation, or similar.
• Experience with IT/OT systems, preferably within HVDC or industrial environments.
• Understanding of virtualization platforms, Windows/Linux, networks, firewalls, cybersecurity.
• Experience in people's leadership or motivation to grow into the role.
• Structured, delivery‑focused, strong communication skills.

What we offer

• A key leadership role in one of the world's most advanced HVDC environments.
• Opportunity to influence IT/OT and cybersecurity design globally.
• A role combining technology, people's leadership, and meaningful impact.
• 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

More about us

Are you ready for an exciting new challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don't delay - apply today!

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