Global Competence Development Manager

The opportunity

We strive to be a world leader in electric power by helping countries achieve greener, stronger, and cleaner electricity. By bringing sustainable energy to more people, we can reduce our impact on the planet. When you work with us, you become part of a higher purpose where each department contributes. Together, we can enable the next innovation - making life better for everyone.

Your leadership, ideas, and contributions as Global Competence Manager at HVDC will be essential for strengthening our competence development across the organization. This will ensure we are prepared for future competence needs, digitalization, and life-long learning.

"Working with competence development at HVDC inspires me every day, as I get to help talented colleagues grow and thrive in an exciting industry. I feel proud knowing that the skills and competence we nurture together contribute to the future of sustainable energy." Gia Blix, Global Competence Development Manager.

With your experience in digital learning, you will work with and develop methods to reskill and upskill our employees. So, bring your leadership, strategic mindset, and communicative style, since you will drive the execution of strategic competence development globally within HVDC!

How you'll make an impact

• Strategically drive and contribute to competence development initiatives across the organization-both those triggered by business needs and those you identify proactively.
• Identify potential tools and processes to support our strategy - such as digital knowledge sharing and development of digital learning.
• Increase collaboration, create transparency and share experiences within the Hitachi Energy organization.
• Contribute to transfer of knowledge and Internal training content.
• Maintain an overview of the competencies within HVDC and streamline competence development initiatives.
• Continuously develop your area of responsibility and stay informed about future trends in learning and competence development.
• Actively participate in competence-related networks both within Hitachi Energy and externally. Engage in networks relevant to our field and promote global cooperation within HVDC

Your background

• You hold a university degree in behaviour science, or similar degree.
• Balance stakeholders with ease with political savvy.
• Experience within the field of competence development and/or strategic work.
• Proven experience in digital learning and competency development
• Strong, well-developed communication, coaching and leadership skills.
• As person you are organized, accurate and with a high change adaptability and strategic thinking.
• Fluency in English - both spoken and written.

We believe great work thrives in an environment where people feel genuinely supported and fairly rewarded. Our benefits are designed to create real value for every individual - fueling engagement, performance, and growth. By prioritizing well-being, we build a workplace where personal and organizational success grow together.

Our benefits offering for our roles generally includes:

• Collective agreement, occupational pension & possibility of salary exchange to pension (for ITP1 and ITP2)
• Group life insurance and additional insurances.
• Flex-time and shortening of working hours in time bank
• Hybrid work & allowances for setting up a workplace at home (in agreement with line manager)
• Health care and wellness allowance
• Health insurance incl. dental, spectacles & contact lenses allowance (employee pay 140 sek/month via salary deduction)
• Psychological support program
• Supplementary compensation for parental leave
• Various trainings and education supporting employee development
• Internal career possibilities both within Sweden and globally
• Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks

More about us

The benefits listed above are an excerpt only and may vary depending on job grade, location and contract type. Eligibility is subject to local regulations.

Recruiting Manager Ellenor Hägerman, ellenor.hagerman@hitachienergy.com, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Mikael Hjort, +46 107-38 25 73; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 10 7387043; Unionen: Fredrik Holmgren, +46 107-38 21 85. All other questions can be directed to Talent Partner Julia Wiklund, Julia.wiklund1@hitachienergy.com

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Client-provided location(s): Västerås, Sweden, Ludvika, Sweden

Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-212157

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-08-22T19:37:54