Team Manager Software Solutions - HVDC Control & Protection Software

The Opportunity

Seize the opportunity to become part of the backbone of our Systems organization as Team Manager for Software Solutions within HVDC Control & Protection Software. We are looking for an engaging, driven, and people-focused leader who wants to grow together with the team and our company.

In this role, you will be responsible for leading one of our System Software teams, a cornerstone in securing robust, high-quality base solutions that meet both current and future business needs.

We are seeking an experienced manager who can lead a high-performing team in a demanding environment, with strong expectations on delivery, quality, and long-term sustainability of our base solutions. You will combine leadership, technical understanding, and strategic thinking to support continuous improvement while developing and empowering your team.

This is a key leadership position with strong impact on our HVDC systems, offering the opportunity to shape foundational software solutions and contribute directly to the success of our Control & Protection software platform.

• Lead with purpose: Be a role model for your team by living Hitachi Energy's Leadership Pillars - living our vision, fostering collaboration, delivering promises, and nurturing talent.
• Empower your team: maintain, evolve, and secure the long-term quality and availability of the C&P Base Application Software (ASW) for TKS.
• Plan for future: Shape team composition, individual development, and competencies to meet evolving business needs.
• Communicate progress: Report activities, progress, and risks to senior management and project stakeholders.
• Drive strategic initiatives: Adapt and implement HVDC Control & Protection Software strategies and align with your team's goals and the company's vision.
• Ensure excellence: Develop, document, and monitor work processes to ensure your team delivers high-quality results.

• Passion for leadership: You have a genuine interest in empowering individuals and care for team growth. You will manage a senior team of 15 engineers and previous experience as a people manager is a great advantage.
• As minimum a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, software engineering or another related field.
• Technology focus: You balance a passion for leadership with a strong interest in technology. Knowledge or previous experience in HVDC Control & Protection Software products is beneficial but not mandatory.
• Strong communication skills: You are engaging, articulate, and adept at using digital tools to collaborate effectively across global teams.
• People oriented: you can easily empathise with people within the team as well as inside the organization, as you operate in a cross functional environment.
• Problem-solving mindset: You are curious and open to new ideas, continuously improving processes and work methods in a proactive way to enhance outcomes.
• Accountability: You manage deadlines, budgets, and risk with a strong sense of responsibility, making decisions confidently when needed.
• Global perspective: Fluency in English is required to work effectively in an international setting. Swedish language skills are a bonus but not a requirement.

• 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