Description


HVDC (High Voltage Direct Current) is a business unit within Hitachi Energy, located in Ludvika. The unit develops, manufactures and sells DC transmission systems on a global market. HVDC technology is used to transmit electricity over long distances and for power transmission via submarine cables. HVDC is also used to connect power grids, e.g., between countries.

Are you looking for a stimulating and challenging job at the forefront of technology in a fast growing market and organisation? We are looking for a project manager for production investments and production development projects.
You will be responsible for planning, organizing, leading and monitoring all work related to the project. The role is organized in the production development department in the manufacturing organization with cross-functional collaboration within the business unit. Depending on project size, you manage 1-3 projects simultaneously.

“Join our team on an exciting journey of historical growth as we ramp up our global production capacity. Embrace the opportunity to leverage your full production development toolbox—utilizing everything from established lean methods to cutting-edge digital technologies like AI and machine learning." – Mathias Lausch, Hiring Manager.

This position is based in Ludvika, Sweden.

Your personal qualities are vital for success! We are looking for you that have great self-drive skills, never doubting taking action and continuously seek knowledge and answers. Do you recognize yourself in our description? We are interested to learn more about you and what you can contribute with so don’t hesitate to apply even though you don´t meet all requirements.

Your responsibilities:

• Project management: Initiate, plan, execute, monitor, control and close production investment and development projects.
• Manage all project activities, stakeholders, and communication.
• Reporting project progress to the sponsor, steering committee, and management.
• You keep track and are always updated regarding the three focus areas of your project: scope, time and cost.
• Ensure that organizational project processes/models are followed, while also contributing to continuous development of best practices based on documented lessons learned from the projects.
• Solving of complex problems related to factory layouts, production- and material flows, assembly sequences and manufacturing processes.

Your background:

• As a person you are customer focused, result oriented and a good team player.
• You enjoy a fast-moving environment, with the ability to create your own working structure to deliver stringent results.
• For you to thrive in this position it is meriting if you hold a bachelor’s degree in any engineering discipline or work experience seen as equivalent. You also have an interest in technical problem solving and reasoning.
• Preferably, experience in project management, or experience working as a team member in project form.
• Considered as meriting: experience from production engineering and LEAN principles, experience in Microsoft Project, experience of project management / working as a team member in project form.
• Fluency in both Swedish and English is required, both written and spoken.

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 benefits could be connected to this specific role

More about us

Are you ready for a new exciting challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Last day to apply is 2024-11-17. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today.

Recruiting Manager Mathias Lausch, mathias.lausch@hitachienergy.com will be happy to answer your questions regarding this position. Union representatives – 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. All other questions can be directed to Lead Recruiter, Christian Falevik, christian.falevik@hitachienergy.com