Global Competence Development Manager

Engineering Manager - People Leader The opportunity Do you want to help lead the way toward a sustainable future? Energy is the backbone of modern society, and Hitachi Energy is a global leader in electrification. We deliver power grid technologies that supply electricity to more than three billion people worldwide every day. We are now looking for a leader for our team within station control and cybersecurity in Ludvika. This role offers a key opportunity to lead people, technology, and development at the forefront of the HVDC domain. As manager of our dedicated engineering team, you will play an important role in shaping the next generation of HVDC control systems. The team consists of experienced specialists from around the world, working with design, implementation, and upgrades of critical control and monitoring solutions for global projects. We believe in a present, trustworthy, and relationship‑oriented leadership style, where clarity, active listening, and open dialogue form the foundation for both performance and well‑being. Leadership is crucial to us, not just on a human and technical level, but from a business perspective as well. We value potential and mindset as highly as formal experience, and we welcome leaders who want to grow with us in a dynamic and international environment. We look forward to welcoming you to our team. How you will make an impact Take operational leadership responsibility and drive the development of the team and the business Support, coach, and develop employees to ensure well‑being, engagement, and long‑term competence Ensure deliveries meet requirements for time, quality, and cost Drive continuous improvement and change initiatives to meet future business and technology needs Recruit and build a strong team to support continued growth Live the Hitachi Energy values in everyday work and actively foster a culture of innovation and collaboration Your background A strong passion for both people and technology A confident and clear leadership style, with strong self‑leadership and decision‑making ability An engaged, solution‑oriented, and structured personality Experience in leading and developing teams in a changing and international environment Excellent communication skills in both Swedish and English, spoken and written Experience within power systems, transmission systems, system integration, IT security, or critical infrastructure is considered an advantage What we offer Collective agreement Flexible working hours Occupational health services and wellness allowance Excellent career opportunities within Hitachi Energy in Sweden and globally Training and courses that support personal and professional development A diverse company with over 70 nationalities represented in the Swedish organization Additional parental leave compensation Benefits portal with over a thousand perks and discounts More about us Ready for a new challenge? We look forward to receiving your application. Applications are reviewed continuously, so apply today. Hiring Manager Perilla Kilström, pernilla.kilstrom@hitachienergy.com, can answer questions about the position. Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Mikael Hjort, +46 107-38 29 86 Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 43 Unionen: Fredrik Holmgren, +46 107-38 21 85 Other questions can be directed to Talent Partner Pär Lyckbring, par.lyckbring@hitachienergy.com

The opportunity Identification, exploration and implementation of technology / product development and growth strategies to enhance and secure global positioning. Ensure project execution, foster innovation and develop and secure R&D capabilities in the business for profitability. Devising research methods, focus on future technical direction, future scenarios in transforming technology landscape. Preparing technical specifications and specifying laboratory test equipment and processes. Making recommendations concerning acquisition and use of new technological equipment and materials within budgets and targets set. May participate in intellectual property evaluations and development of patent applications. Coordinating pilot-plant or initial production runs on new products or processes. A Team Leader (M2) supervises professional level employees (typically entry or experienced level) and may also supervise some para-professional employees. Responsibilities typically include: Setting goals and objectives for team members for achievement of operational results. Problems faced may be difficult but typically are not complex. Ensures policies, practices and procedures are understood and followed by direct reports, customers and stakeholders. How you'll make an impact Manage and develop the R&D team and foster a culture of quality, collaboration, and openness while coaching and developing your direct and indirect reports Oversee research and development projects related to HV capacitors, ensuring timely, on-budget, and on-scope delivery Secure resources, competencies, and tools while adhering to R&D processes, technical standards, and instructions Take accountability for HSE aspects within the team and infrastructure, including managing roles and responsibilities, governance, PPE, training, and certifications Build relationships with other teams and research units and connect externally with universities, research institutes, and other relevant entities Manage cost center and ensure local spending aligns with budget allocation and provide accurate and timely monthly cost reports and forecasts Uphold the core values of safety and integrity by taking responsibility for your actions and caring for colleagues and the business Your background Master degree (or higher) in electrical engineering or related field such as physics or material science 4+ years of experience in technology, engineering, or research Knowhow in high voltage and capacitor technology is beneficial Experience in people management and/or coaching is a plus Profound knowledge in R&D project management and use of R&D processes and tools Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines under pressure What we offer Collective agreement Flexible working hours Health care and wellness allowance Fantastic career possibilities within Hitachi Energy, both within Sweden and globally Various training 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! Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Philip Bengtsson +46 107 38 25 17;  Unionen: Michael Fosselius +46 107 38 46 19; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 43. All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Filip Henriksson, filip.henriksson@hitachienergy.com Organizational and communication skills as well as integrating personality with cross-functional thinking English must, willigness to learn Swedish