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Project Manager

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 3 years' experience in managing HVDC or sub-station projects
  • Strong communication skills
  • Proficient in English and Swedish

Responsibilities

  • Lead project team with clear guidelines and milestones
  • Manage all aspects of the project to meet customer requirements
  • Oversee the development of project plan documents
  • Monitor each stage of project implementation for best practices

Key facts

Other skills

  • Time Management
  • Team Management
  • Verbal Communication Skills
  • Collaboration
  • Communication
  • Self-Confidence
  • Open Mindset

About the company

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Hitachi

Engineering Services

Since its founding in 1910, Hitachi has responded to the expectations of society and its customers through technology and innovation. Our mission is to “Contribute to society through the development of superior, original technology and products.” Over the past 100+ years this commitment has led us to work towards creating a more sustainable society through our “Social Innovation Business”. We work to apply our expertise in information technology (IT), operational technology (OT), and a wide variety of products to advance social infrastructure systems and improve quality of life across the world. Hitachi’s Social Innovation Business is centered around 5 growth sectors: Mobility, Smart Life, Industry, Energy, and IT. Globally, we have nearly 300,000 employees who are working to improve people’s quality of life and our customers’ social, environmental, and economic values to create a sustainable future. The challenges we face as a society are unprecedented, but so are the opportunities. Together, let’s start powering good.

Company details

Company typeXLarge
IndustryEngineering Services
Company size10001

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Job description

Location:

Ludvika, Dalarna County, Sweden

Job ID:

R0142157

Date Posted:

2026-08-20

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY SWEDEN AB

Profession (Job Category):

Project/Program Management

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity  


HVDC (High Voltage Direct Current) is a product group in Hitachi Energy, which develops, manufactures and sells DC transmission systems on a global market. HVDC technology is used to transmit electricity over long distances and for power transmission via submarine cables. It is also used to connect power systems. 

 

As a Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for project execution, budget, time schedule, project scope & changes, project team management and effective communication with both internal & external stakeholders. You will be the customer voice into our organization and will secure customer satisfaction and achievement of overall project goals. Our Projects are global and multidisciplinary and deal with partial upgrades as well as comprehensive upgrading of existing HVDC projects. The size of projects varies from 10 – 250 MUSD. 

 

Our leaders are the engine for bringing the inclusion and diversity of thought to life and we need you who want to be a part of our journey!   We are interested in knowing more about you and what you can contribute, so do not hesitate to apply even if you do not meet all the requirements. You will be based in Ludvika in Sweden, and we also offer flexible work-from-home options. 

 

How you’ll make an impact 

  • Leading the project team with clear guidelines, tasks, and milestones, while motivating and providing feedback. 

  • Managing all aspects of the project to meet customer requirements and ensuring all technical, safety, quality, and financial targets are met. 

  • Overseeing the development of project plan documents related to scope, budget, schedule, and risk management. 

  • Monitoring each stage of project implementation to ensure best practices in cost control, resource efficiency, risk management, and health, safety, and the environment, while identifying, analyzing, and addressing project risks. 

  • Coordinating contract negotiation and claims with customers and suppliers in collaboration with Supply Chain Management and Legal functions. 

  • Building strong relationships with customers and stakeholders to achieve project deliverables and compliance with contract requirements. 

 

Your background 

  • A minimum of 3 years’ experience from professionally managing partial or full scope HVDC or sub-station projects. 

  • Experiences aside, an important aspect is your great attitude. We are looking for you, who has collaborative, solutions-oriented approach, and strong communication skills, as well as commercial mindset. 

  • You get your messages across in a coherent and clear way and lead your projects with great confidence – and you have the character to stand straight in good times and bad times alike. 

  • You contribute with your positive and proactive mindset, as well as with your ability to create a good atmosphere. 

  • Proficiency in English and Swedish, both written and spoken, is required. Additional language skills will be an advantage. 

More about us​

We believe great work thrives in an environment where people feel genuinely supported and fairly rewarded. Our benefits are designed to create real value for every individual – fuelingengagement, performance, and growth. By prioritizing well‑being, we build a workplace where personal and organizational success grow together.​

Our benefits offering for our roles generally includes: ​

  • Collective agreement, occupational pension & possibility of salary exchange to pension (for ITP1 and ITP2)​
  • Group life insurance and additional insurances.​
  • Flex-time and shortening of working hours in time bank​
  • Hybrid work & allowances for setting up a workplace at home (in agreement with line manager)​
  • Health care and wellness allowance​
  • Health insurance incl. dental, spectacles & contact lenses allowance (employee pay 140 sek/month via salary deduction)​
  • Psychological support program​​
  • Supplementary compensation for parental leave​
  • Various trainings and education supporting employee development ​
  • Internal career possibilities both within Sweden and globally​
  • Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks​


The benefits listed above are an excerpt only and may vary depending on job grade, location and contract type. Eligibility is subject to local regulations.​
 

Are you ready for a new exciting challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome to apply!  Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today! 
 

Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Mikael Hjort, +46 107-38 29 86; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107 38 70 43; Unionen: Fredrik Holmberg, +46 107 38 21 85. All other questions can be directed to Talent Partner, Carina Riström carina.ristrom@hitachienergy.com

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Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.

Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.

For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.

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