Global Technical Manager - Plants Mechanical

The Mechanical Plant Design team (TPM) is part of engineering at HVDC, with the mechanical responsibilities for our green field HVDC Projects on a global scale. We are currently around 160 employees operating from 5 countries.

We engineer the mechanical systems of HVDC converter stations, defining how high-voltage equipment is integrated into the overall plant design. From drawings to installation support and final documentation, we bring mechanical systems to life - driving the green energy transition in close collaboration with our Plants Civil Engineering, Plants Electrical Engineering and Plants Project Management offices.

We are now looking for a Global Manager that will be our driver in the mechanical technology developments and the securement of Quality in projects to join our team! You will lead, mentor and guide our most senior people globally, where you will have team members in Sweden, North America and India.

"The Plants Mechanical team, globally, values an open climate where technology and people are at focus. We are supporting from our offices and thrive when we are collaborating with our colleagues, driving the green transition, where Safety and Quality stands as our guiding pillars" - Hiring Manager Tommy Holmberg

• Manage all employee related activities such as recruitment, onboarding, creating opportunities for training & development, planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.
• Address escalated issues, troubleshoot challenges, and together with your global team implement strategic technical solutions for all Plants Mechanical teams.
• Liaise with stakeholders and promote cross-functional collaboration and transparency.
• Planning for project and base design staffing, adjusting it according to business needs.
• Drive quality and productivity improvements in projects through target setting, monitoring and benchmarking.
• Partnering with the mechanical management team to develop, improve, and implement strategic people management initiatives and ensuring processes are in place to capture and share best practices and operational experiences.
• Ensure, together with your team, compliance with global and local standards, rules, tools, policies, and processes related to operations/project execution and share Project best practices and lessons learned across the organization.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Electrical/Mechanical) or other relevant discipline
• Experience working in or with multi-disciplinary project teams (civil, electrical, mechanical) on large infrastructure or energy projects
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with cultural sensitivity and the ability to lead diverse teams across geographies
• General understanding of design-for-installation, construction interfaces, and the full lifecycle of mechanical engineering - from concept to commissioning.
• Capability to balance technical decision-making and business priorities, ensuring design solutions align with project schedules, costs, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Passionate about mentorship and talent development, particularly in guiding senior engineers and building technical communities of practice
• With your previous experiences as a people manager, ideally in a dynamic and global organization you feel comfortable with building strong relationships with employees and management.

• 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