Head of Communications

2 weeks ago

Greater Västerås Metropolitan Area, Sweden Hitachi Energy Full time 900,000 - 1,200,000 per year

The opportunity
As the Head of Communications & Government Relations Nordics, you will lead Hitachi's communications and government relations strategy across the Nordics and Baltics, driving brand visibility, stakeholder engagement, and policy influence while managing a high-performing team and shaping impact at the intersection of business, policy, and society.

How You'll Make An Impact

  • Lead all Communications and Government Relations activities across Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, and the Baltics, ensuring alignment with global CGR strategies and objectives.
  • Manage and develop a high-performing regional team, fostering collaboration, creativity, and accountability.
  • Drive cohesive advocacy and engagement with policymakers and regulators.
  • Strengthen the Hitachi Energy brand across all channels, ensuring consistent positioning and relevance to regional stakeholders.
  • Develop and execute integrated communication strategies supporting business growth, reputation, and employee engagement.
  • Oversee planning and budgets for all CGR activities in the region.
  • Steer overall media relations, digital communications, events, executive visibility, crisis communications and internal communications for the region.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to the local management and leadership teams on strategic communication and public affairs matters.
  • Actively contribute to the evolution and refinement of the Hitachi Energy brand narrative as a member of the global CGR leadership team.
  • Ensure all activities comply with legal, policy, and ethical standards while safeguarding the company's reputation.

Requirements

  • 15+ years' experience in communications, media relations, and/or government affairs, preferably in global matrix organizations.
  • Proven experience in strategic and operational planning with multitasking and stakeholder management.
  • Knowledge of communication methods and ability to tailor strategies by audience and region.
  • Digitally savvy and knowledgeable about social media and online reputation management.
  • Commercially aware, linking communications to business goals and market impact.
  • Relevant international experience: Nordic region and energy/technology sector background preferred.
  • Executive presence with experience advising senior leaders and influencing decisions.
  • Skilled in engaging diverse stakeholders including government, business partners, and internal teams.
  • Fluent in English and Swedish; Finnish and Norwegian languages are a plus.
  • Up to 40% of the role requires travelling.

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.

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