Manager - Project Management Engineering

The opportunity
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Manager for our Project Management Engineering team within Power Quality to carry the responsibility of managing and consolidating the engineering of our delivery projects, with accountability for the technical part of the overall solution. In this role, you will ensure the successful delivery of complex projects and foster a high-performing team in a fast-paced industrial environment.

You will have the unique opportunity to lead a team of Lead Engineers who are the technical project managers within our projects, driving collaboration and technical excellence. You will be the central link that connects technical expertise and project execution. Acting as the primary point of contact for key stakeholders, you will build strong relationships and manage expectations while ensuring compliance with company policies, industry standards, and our internal processes.

How You'll Make An Impact

• Lead and mentor a team of approximately 10 engineers in Sweden, and additional 20 engineers spread across the world that will report to you functionally.
• Oversee planning and delivery of multiple projects on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
• Drive innovation and improve project processes, tools, and methodologies across the department.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure integration and stakeholder alignment.
• Manage risks, issues, and changes, ensuring clear communication and mitigation strategies.
• Track KPIs and report progress to senior management, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement.

Your background

• University degree in Engineering.
• Experience from managing complex projects end-to-end and strong knowledge of project management methodologies. If you have worked with construction projects within the energy sector it is an advantage.
• Experience from a managerial role with personnel and budget responsibility.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Fluency in English.

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
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and therefore the advertisement may be made offline with short notice, so we encourage you to apply already today

Recruiting Manager Per-Emil Eliasson, per- will answer your questions about the position.  All other questions can be directed to Talent Partner Nicole Bergman,

Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Nawzad Rashid ; Unionen: Karin Ulvemark & Ingrid Rinaldo , Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt,

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.

With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.

Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.