Project Portfolio Manger

We are looking for a Grid Integration Project Portfolio Manager for high voltage converter valve products responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and completion of large-scale HVDC projects. This role involves leading project managers, coordinating with various stakeholders, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and driving project success from inception to completion. This role is fundamental in driving the operational and financial performance of the business to ensure we deliver our projects as per scope, budget, and on-time. Equally important, you are a part of transforming the business model from a project approach to a project portfolio operating model to scale the business, empower teams and drive operational excellence. This transformation is fundamental to our success in this fast growing market and a strong capability of leading change will be a success factor in this role.

• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor project managers, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment. The team will consist of a number of project managers. Efficiently allocated resources, including personnel, equipment, and materials, to optimize project performance and internal capability.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including 8 global manufacturing plants, engineering, contractors, suppliers, and clients, to ensure smooth project execution.
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize impact on project timelines and outcomes.
• Compliance: Ensure all projects adhere to industry regulations, safety standards, and environmental guidelines.
• Performance Monitoring: Track project progress, prepare regular reports, and present updates to senior management including risk mitigation plan. Oversee project budgets, monitor expenditures, and implement cost-saving measures where possible.
• Task force leadership: In case of deviation in Quality, Budget and Time have strong task force leadership capacity to mitigate business exposure, ensure customer delivery and keep stakeholders informed.

• Project management experience and/or a business- or engineering degree
• Regarded as an advantage with previous experience of working with HVDC applications.

• Proven experience in a leadership role, preferably within the Energy sector
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a high paced dynamic environment.
• A strong understanding of finance to manage budgets and financial planning effectively.
• Strong organizational and planning skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities & proactively address business demands in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and the ability to create strong working relationships.

• 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