Location:
Ludvika, Dalarna County, SwedenJob ID:
R0127204Date Posted:
2026-05-05Company Name:
HITACHI ENERGY SWEDEN ABProfession (Job Category):
Project/Program ManagementJob Schedule:
Full timeRemote:
NoJob Description:
R&D Project Manager – GI MACH
Career opportunities in Europe
Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is committed to solving some of the biggest global challenges of our time by advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We are able to deliver on this great promise because we have great people who everyday work and innovate collaboratively across the globe.
As an employer, we operate in 90 countries with 50,000 people committed to ensuring they thrive and are empowered to deliver their best work as part of our Diversity 360 vision.
Join Hitachi Energy and help shape the future power grid. MACH™ is our market-leading platform for control and protection of power electronics converters—an essential building block for a more sustainable energy system. As an R&D Project Manager in Grid Integration MACH (GI MACH), you will lead development projects that strengthen and expand MACH™ capabilities, playing a central role with high visibility and close collaboration with global, cross-functional teams.
Your responsibilities
Lead product development projects with end-to-end accountability for scope, schedule, cost, and quality.
Build and lead cross-functional, globally distributed teams across specification, architecture, HW/SW design, verification, and production/industrialization.
Plan and drive the project from initiation to release, including timeline and cost forecasts, using established tools, processes, and governance.
Monitor progress, dependencies, and risks; remove blockers and take proactive actions to keep delivery on track.
Communicate project status to key stakeholders through clear reporting and data-driven insights.
Drive continuous improvement within GI MACH project execution by proposing, piloting, and adopting new ways of working, tools, and best practices.
Your background
University degree in a relevant field (e.g., project management, electrical, mechanical, or industrial engineering) or equivalent experience.
Experience working with project management methods, tools, and governance; certifications such as PMI are a plus.
Background in product development within embedded systems and/or power grid applications such as HVDC or FACTS is an advantage.
Strong communication skills and a structured, proactive way of working, with a continuous-improvement mindset.
A collaborative, people-oriented leadership style, with the ability to motivate others toward a common goal.
Proven ability to collaborate across functions and manage stakeholders in a matrix organization.
Fluency in English (written and spoken) is required.
What We Offer
A key role in shaping the future control & protection capabilities in Hitachi Energy power electronics solutions
Strong opportunities for professional development within Hitachi Energy—locally and globally
A collaborative, international environment where safety and sustainability are core values
Supportive leadership and access to expertise across GI MACH
Competitive benefits and a company culture that encourages innovation and continuous improvement
Collective agreement
Flexible working time
Health care and wellness allowance
Are you ready for an exciting new challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!
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