Global Product Specialist - STATCOM

The Opportunity:
There is a once-in-a-lifetime change underway in power systems across the world. The result is the need for innovative solutions to provide stability to the grid in order for us as a society to complete green transition. A key technology in this transition is STATCOM, provide huge volumes of grid stability services like voltage control, fault current contribution and system strength needed in the power systems across the globe. You will be a leading expert in this evolving and exciting field as you guide both Hitachi Energy and the global customer base in a transition from synchronous condenser technology to more innovative and future-proof solutions.

As the Global Product Specialist for STATCOM, you will be a part of a growing global and multicultural team that advises customers in every corner of the globe on how STATCOM technology can be deployed in their system to help them achieve their decarbonization goals. You will be responsible for the entire lifecycle and value chain of the Hitachi Energy offering from market engagement to planning of research and development activities to meet the market need.

To be successful in this role you have the capability to communicate and coordinate with a globally and culturally diverse set of internal and external stakeholders, with the skill to process multiple inputs and transform them into priorities and actions. You need to be structured and have a strategic and continuous improvement mindset.

• Conduct market evaluations, competitor analyses, and identify gaps in product, solutions, and services, while assessing Hitachi Energy's positioning.
• Gather and analyze global standards, market requirements, customer needs, and values to contribute to the product roadmap.
• Support the Global Product Manager in creating business cases for product, solutions, and service development projects.
• Support global and local marketing teams in creating market communication materials, including assistance with new product launches.
• Provide sales support, participate in customer meetings, and attend trade shows as required, ensuring the availability of appropriate training materials for internal and external use.
• Drive technical solutions across Hitachi Energy's global footprint, following an annual cycle of activities to govern Global Product Management for the STATCOM segment.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, preferably electrical, along with related experience.
• 3+ years of experience in Product Management or Product Ownership within the FACTS, Power Quality, HVDC, or Energy Storage (Supercapacitor or Battery) domains
• Possess a technical mindset to serve as a technical expert, instilling customer confidence in
  the product and contributing to product design.
• Ability to simplify and present the value proposition of a complex offering with multiple applications
• Strong expertise in qualitative and quantitative business analysis
• Proficient in analyzing market potential through product segmentation, go-to-market channels, and developing business cases.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally
• Ideally located in Västerås, Sweden

• 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