Global Manager - Commissioning management, HVDC

The opportunity

The HVDC Commissioning management team in Sweden is seeking a Global Manager to lead, support, and develop individuals, the group, and the team. In this role, you will be part of the HVDC unit, leading a team of Site Commissioning Managers.

This role offers you the opportunity to enhance your expertise in HVDC technology and leadership skills in a dynamic environment. You will have the chance to influence multiple projects with your decision-making, accelerating the energy grid transition on a larger scale. Developing solutions for our global customers and working with our market-leading technologies will enrich your work and mind. We are looking for someone ready to take on this challenge with a proactive and innovative approach!

In this role, you can be based in either Västerås or Ludvika, Sweden. The role requires you to travel internationally occasionally.

How you will make an impact

• Manage a team of Commissioning Managers across various countries, taking responsibility for recruiting, training, and providing strategic leadership
• Ensure high-quality deliverables and execution according to project plans
• Take ownership of short-term and long-term planning for the Commissioning management scope of HVDC projects globally
• Maintain department interfaces and drive Scope and Division of Work discussions with other departments and customers
• Decide and implement management strategies and continuous improvement projects with the management team, reviewing existing processes and identifying new ones
• Support tender work for commissioning scope, ensuring commitments to customers are met in accordance with contracts

Your background

• University Degree in a relevant area, such as Engineering or Business Administration & Management
• Experience in engineering scope from design, testing, or commissioning project stages, and/or experience in a people manager/leadership role is required
• Experience in HVDC/FACTS technology or AC substation commissioning work in high-complexity plants is an advantage
• Fluency in English is required; additional language skills are an advantage
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to coach others in the commissioning area
• Ability to work according to relevant legislation and standards with a pragmatic and smooth approach

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

Welcome to send in your application! Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis so do not hesitate to apply already today.

Recruiting manager Claes Eriksson, claes.e.eriksson@hitachienergy.com, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Sveriges Ingenjörer: Mikael Hjort, +46 107-38 29 86; Unionen: Fredrik Holmgren, +46 107-38 21 85; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 43. Any other questions can be directed to Talent Partner Ingrid Schjelderup, Ingrid.schjelderup@hitachienergy.com.