Application Manager to BST GI

The opportunity
Are you passionate about technology and innovation? Do you want to play a key role in driving digital solutions that enable a more sustainable energy future? As an Application Manager within the BST Grid Integration (GI) Application Delivery Team, you will be a key player in our daily operations, responsible for managing an R&D portfolio of critical business applications that support our Grid Integration initiatives. You will collaborate closely with stakeholders, the development and operations team, to ensure these applications are optimized, secure, and aligned with the strategic goals of the Grid Integration unit. Your focus on innovation and efficiency will drive business value and support a seamless user experience.

This position is based in Ludvika or Västerås, with the option to work in a hybrid setup. We are interested in learning more about you and what you can contribute to, so don't hesitate to apply even though you don´t meet all requirements. A team with great cooperation and with diverse backgrounds is waiting for you to join

How You'll Make An Impact

• Own the lifecycle of key applications and tools supporting R&D — ensuring they remain secure, compliant, and state-of-the-art.
• Collaborate globally with business application owners and teams to align solutions with both local and global strategic objectives.
• Manage partnerships with development and operations teams, ensuring delivery meets business needs, requirements, and strategic goals.
• Drive operational excellence by providing exceptional application support, minimizing disruptions to daily operations, and maintaining high levels of user satisfaction.
• Innovate and optimize to continuously seek opportunities to streamline the application landscape, foster innovation, and maximize business value.

Your Background

• Proven experience as an Application Manager, Project Manager, or similar role in a complex IT environment, preferably within the energy, utilities, or industrial sectors.
• Ability to translate business needs into effective technology solutions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships across the organization and with external partners.
• Experience in effectively managing relationships with development and operations teams.
• Experience in Azure DevOps and ITSM tools (such as ServiceNow, Jira, etc.) is a plus but not a requirement.
• Fluency in English is required; Swedish is highly desirable.

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

Recruiting Manager Robin Wärnevall, will be happy to answer your questions regarding this position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Elisabeth Gudmundsson, ; Unionen: Karin Ulvemark, ; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, All other questions can be directed to Talent Partner, Tobias Nilsson,

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.