Continuous Improvement Leader

Hitachi Energy Sweden AB

The opportunity The Mechanical Plant Design team (TPM), part of HVDC, is looking for a Global Transformation Lead to join our team. You will be part of an international organization with colleagues across multiple countries, working together to support HVDC projects on a global scale. In this role, you will drive transformation and continuous improvement across our global mechanical organization. We are looking for a curious and people-focused change leader who wants to understand how the business works in practice, identify opportunities for improvement, and turn ideas into real progress. You do not need to be the deepest technical expert from day one, but you should have a natural drive to understand the context behind what we do — how things work, what inputs are needed, and what outputs they create. With that understanding, you will help shape smarter ways of working across teams, functions, and countries. “I am looking for a curious and driven change leader who wants to understand our business, challenge how we work today, and help us move faster and smarter as a global organization. ” – Hiring Manager Tommy Holmberg How you'll make an impact Drive transformation and continuous improvement initiatives across the global Mechanical Plant Design organization. Build business understanding to identify pain points, improvement opportunities, and more effective ways of working Lead cross-functional change initiatives and secure progress through clear ownership, structure, and follow-up. Challenge existing ways of working and support the implementation of scalable and sustainable improvements. Engage stakeholders across teams, functions, and countries to create alignment, commitment, and momentum. Explore digital solutions, automation, and AI-supported ways of working that can improve quality, speed, and efficiency. Your background You have experience in transformation, continuous improvement, project management, or operational development in a technical environment You are curious by nature and want to understand how the business works beyond your immediate area of responsibility. You are skilled at driving progress, creating structure, and following up in a constructive but clear way You combine a strong delivery mindset with a people-centered approach and good stakeholder management skills. You have an interest in digitalization, automation, and AI, and can see practical opportunities for new ways of working. You are fluent in English, written and spoken. A degree in engineering, business, or a related field is an advantage. 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 In this role, you can be based in either Ludvika or Västerås, Sweden. Recruiting manager Tommy Holmberg, +46730476827, tommy.holmberg@hitachienergy.com will answer your questions about the position. Any other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Nicole Bergman, nicole.bergman@hitachienergy.com 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.

Hitachi Energy Sweden AB

The opportunity At Hitachi Energy our purpose is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We bring power to our homes, schools, hospitals and factories. Join us and work with fantastic people, while learning and developing yourself on projects that have a real impact to our communities and society. Bring your passion, bring your energy, and be part of a global team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation The HVDC division of Hitachi Energy is a rapidly growing global business at the forefront of pioneering groundbreaking solutions for the challenges of tomorrow's energy landscape. To support this rapid growth we are scaling up our operations and project delivery capability to ensure we sustain the highest levels of quality & reliability, while delivering on time and budget every time. We are looking for a dynamic Continuous Improvement professional to join our Global Quality and Continuous Improvement team and help support this journey. As leader of continuous improvement and operational excellence programs you will support the HVDC global business by coaching and leading quality and performance improvement projects. Reporting to the Global Head of Continuous Improvement you will contribute to the development and optimization of business processes, product quality & reliability as well as internal capability development and deployment of improvement methodologies across the organization. The role is flexible in terms of your location. Frequent travel to one of the main office locations in Ludvika and/or Västerås is required. How you'll make an impact You drive business performance improvement projects and support operational excellence activities across the business leveraging Continuous Improvement methodologies including Quality Tools, Lean, Sig Sigma and Agile. You coach on continuously improvement principles and practices, role modeling these attributes and contributing to the cultural transformation across the organization through the execution of projects. You act as a CI Subject Matter Expert, providing help and guidance on methods, tools and templates to drive improvement projects in the areas of defect reduction, productivity and Operational Excellence. You partner with management and functional experts to understand and support delivery of their organization’s vision, objectives and challenges. You drive the sharing of best practices, new processes, tools and improvements achieved through application of CI methodologies. You live core values of safety and integrity, taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business. Your background: Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (L6S) certification with experience in coaching and leading high value and complex CI projects. Several years of experience in continuous improvement and/or Quality engineering, preferably in the energy or engineering sector. Proven experience in leading and developing global programs. Demonstrated experience in leading and managing change in a dynamic, international, and fast-paced environment. Excellent analytical skills and data-driven decision-making. Exceptional problem-solving and communication skills A university degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field. Experience in Agile project management, Automation and Digitization and Business process management an advantage. Fluency in 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 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 and therefore the advertisement may be made offline with short notice, so don’t delay – apply today! Please note that due to the summer holiday period, our recruitment process may take longer than usual. We appreciate your patience and understanding. More information: Recruiting Manager Afonso Machado, afonso.machado@hitachienergy.com, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Mikael Hjort, +46 107-38 29 86; Unionen: Karin Ulvemark, +46 107-38 51 42; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 43. All other questions can be directed to Talent Partner Michael Blomberg michael.blomberg@hitachienergy.com

Hitachi Energy Sweden AB

The opportunity We are looking for a Project Manager to join our team in Ludvika, Sweden. You will be part of Hitachi Energy’s HVDC business, which is a leader in high-voltage direct current (HVDC) technology. The role involves managing projects related to HVDC systems and working closely with internal and external stakeholders. As Project Manager within GI Valves you will have an exciting and important position leading a project team and coordinating interfaces within a global organization. Here you will continuously meet new people and exciting challenges. This is a developing role where you will be able to grow and be a key part of delivering our HVDC systems all over the world. 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. “I believe Hitachi Energy is one of the most interesting places to be working at right now, as we have embarked on a historic growth journey globally. With that comes many exiting opportunities and challenges. If you decide to join our experienced team of Project Managers, you will help to enable the green transition in the worldwide energy market by delivering the heart of an HVDC station, the Valves.” Project Portfolio Manager Jannica Leopoldsson. How you’ll make an impact Managing a project team within the scope of valve department or HVDC systems installed globally. Handling the aspects of the projects to agreed-upon customer requirements and ensuring that technical, safety, quality and financial targets are met. Coordinating and motivating the work of a team of electrical, mechanical and test engineers, as well as material supply and production. Responsible for project implementations ensuring best practices in cost control, resource efficiency, risk management and HSE. Achieving project deliverables on time and in compliance with contract requirements. Leading the delivery of HVDC Valves, Valve Cooling System and the Optical Measurement equipment. Your Background Structured, persistent, and well-organized leader with strong communication skills and an open-minded, collaborative approach. Proven experience in project management, preferably within the energy sector, including planning, follow-up, and financial project tasks. Curious and driven individual with the ambition to challenge both yourself and the organization, contributing to continuous improvement in the short and long term. Fluent in English is required due to the global working environment; Swedish is an advantage for collaboration with local stakeholders. Enjoys working in a dynamic and multicultural setting. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or a related field; certification in project management (PMP or equivalent) is an advantage. Knowledge of HVDC technology is beneficial but not mandatory. 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 Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We offer innovative solutions and services to help our customers meet their energy challenges. Are you ready for a new exciting challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome to apply! Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today! Recruiting Manager, Jannica Leopoldsson, jannica.leopoldsson@hitachienergy.com will answer your questions about the 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, +46 107-38 29 12. All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Carina Riström, carina.ristrom@hitachienergy.com.