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Project Management Engineering, Power Automation Senior Professional

Yesterday Västerås, Sweden

Project Management Engineering, Power Automation

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is committed to solving some of the biggest global challenges of our time by advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We are able to deliver on this great promise because we have great people who everyday work and innovate collaboratively across the globe.

As an employer, we operate in 90 countries with 45,000 people committed to ensuring they thrive and are empowered to deliver their best work as part of our Diversity 360 vision.

The position is in the business unit High Voltage Direct Current, within the department of Automation & Communication engineering. The office for Global Project and Tender Management has around 20 Project Managers, mostly in Sweden but also in India, Continental Europe and North America.

Your Responsibilities

  • As Project Manager Engineering - Power Automation, you will be responsible for the overall coordination of all Automation related activities within your assigned projects, ensuring efficient, high-quality, and cost-effective specification, procurement and supply in line with contractual, safety, and quality requirements. You will:

    • Represent the Automation supply scope in overall HVDC project
    • Participate in tender process from early stages to BAFO
    • Lead internal technology expertise in the interface between customer and sub-suppliers
    • Interact with sub-suppliers of comprehensive solutions, products and services

Engineering process leadership & coordination

  • Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary engineering activities across the project lifecycle
  • Ensure engineering deliverables are developed with complete and integrated information
  • Allow for introduction of innovative technical solutions for complex project challenges
  • Coordinate design activities with sub-suppliers and other engineering areas impacting the Power Automation scope.

Planning & execution

  • Define and manage engineering scope, budgets, schedules, and risk assessments
  • Ensure effective allocation and coordination of engineering resources (people, tools, equipment)
  • Set and follow up on project KPIs within schedule, cost, and quality

FAT, construction & commissioning support

  • Support pre-shipping verification, installation, and commissioning by:

    • Arranging logistics and required participation by sub-suppliers and customer representatioves
    • Resolving technical issues
    • Providing solutions to engineering deviations
  • Provide back-office technical support during commissioning and start-up phases
  • Support the Project Director in claims related to:

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  • Scope changes
  • Cost and time impact
  • Risk quantification and mitigation

Risk, business & stakeholder management

  • Identify, evaluate, and manage risks and opportunities across the project
  • Cultivate good working relationship with customer with a view to repeat and new business
  • Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers, contractors, and authorities
  • Drive continuous improvement and value creation within projects and portfolios

Leadership & complexity management

  • Define project tasks and ensure clear allocation within the project team
  • Coach and guide team members
  • Lead internal and sub-supplier experts in complex problem-solving for large-scale, engineering heavy execution.
  • Operate with a high degree of autonomy, managing large projects or processes with limited oversight

Your Profile

  • Recognized subject matter expert within the Power Automation area (typically at Specialist / P4 level)
  • Strong experience managing complex engineering projects or processes
  • Proven ability to combine technical excellence with commercial understanding
  • Comfortable operating in large, multidisciplinary and international project environments
  • Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management capabilities

Conditions

The office is located in Sweden and according to a Swedish employment contract which necessitates a valid Work Permit/Residence. Applicable Swedish collective bargaining and company policy in Swedish language below.

Vad vi erbjuder

  • Kollektivavtal
  • Flexibel arbetstid Max 49% av tiden på fjärr (WFH)
  • Ersättning för hälso- och friskvård
  • Fantastiska karriärmöjligheter inom Hitachi Energy, både i Sverige och globalt
  • Mentor som stöttar dig under introduktionsfasen
  • Olika utbildningar och fortbildningar som stöder medarbetarnas utveckling
  • Ett mångkulturellt företag med över 70 nationaliteter som arbetar i Sverige
  • Kompletterande ersättning vid föräldraledighet
  • Medarbetarportal med tusentals rabatter och förmåner
  • Ytterligare förmåner kan kopplas till just denna tjänst

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Fackliga representanter - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Marcus Nordlund-Oja, +46 107-38 31 93; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, + 46 107-38 70 43; Unionen: Per Lidman, +46 73 0500 603.

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Client-provided location(s): Västerås, Sweden
Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-196224
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-05-26T23:33:20

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
    • On-Site Gym
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • Company Outings
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Internship Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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