Global Manager - Lead Engineering for Frameworks

Join the Lead Engineering office, be part of the Lead Engineering management team and manage the newly formed Lead Engineering department for projects with repetitive nature, such as frameworks.

In this role, you will lead and guide the members of the team spread across several countries around the world. You will also spend a lot of time providing a strategic direction on how processes and tools for the Lead Engineering office should be adopted with projects in a framework and/or repetitive nature.

“You will have engineers with experience from various technical areas and different seniority levels to coach, therefore we are looking for you who are willing to drive the growth of the department and develop the way of working. “ – Hiring Manager Göran Lindquist

Your Responsibilities

• Providing strategic direction, leadership, and coordination of the function and operational work together with technical specialists.
• Building and developing the team and the individuals in it by managing employee training and development initiatives.
• Taking a proactive approach and actively participate in recruiting activities.
• Planning for project staffing, as well as planning for both short-term and more strategic long-term changes in the team structure.
• Develop, improve, and implement strategic people management initiatives and ensuring processes are in place to capture and share best practices and operational experiences.
• Partnering with and take an active role in the Lead Engineering management team.

Your Background

• Experience as a people manager, or other relevant leadership or management experience, in a similar industry is highly qualifying.
• It is a benefit if you have worked with HVDC technology before.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with employees and management.
• Fluency in English is a must while knowledge of Swedish is a plus.

What we offer

• 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
• More benefits could be connected to this specific role

More About Us

The role can be based in Ludvika or Västerås, but requires frequent presence at our office in Ludvika, with flexibility of hybrid working.

Last day to send in your application is August 15th. Due to the summer vacation period, you may expect some delays in the process.

Recruiting Manager Göran Lindquist, goran.lindquist@hitachienergy.com will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives – Ledarna: : Frank Hollstedt, +46 10 7387043; Sveriges Ingenjörer: Mikael Hjort +46 107-382 986; Unionen: Fredrik Holmgren +46 107-38 21 85. All other questions can be directed to Talent Partner Nicole Bergman, nicole.bergman@hitachienergy.com