HVDC Bid & Proposals Process and Transformation Lead

We are doing something unique in the power industry – our technology enables greater amounts of power to reach customers with minimal environmental impact. As pioneers and market leaders in the field we deliver groundbreaking technology to customers all over the world!

We are looking for you who want to be part of the journey to enable grids for the future! We have a friendly, diverse, and multidisciplinary environment. This is a team that you can flourish in and where you are given responsibility as well as large degree of freedom to decide the path of the design and implementation.

“At Bid & Proposals, we are in charge of tendering large HVDC greenfield projects globally. We have tender managers all around the world working together with the global functions within HVDC and Hitachi Energy to put together comprehensive technical and commercial bid packages for HVDC projects, which are some of the largest projects in Hitachi Energy.

At HVDC, we are going through an enormous growth and transformation. The Process and Transformation Lead at Bid & Proposals will play a crucial role in our department strategic planning and execution. You, as part of the Bid & Proposals Management Team, will be responsible for driving and managing transformation initiatives that align with the HVDC's overall goals and objectives and making sure our processes are updated and sustained accordingly.” – Samira Abbasinejad, Hiring Manager.

You will be part of the product group HVDC within Hitachi Energy, with your base location in either Ludvika or Västerås in Sweden. The HVDC technology has been on the market for the past 60 years and is used to transmit power over long distances with minimal losses, using overhead lines, underground and submarine cable systems. Please find out more about our world leading technology at https://www.hitachienergy.com/offering/product-and-system/hvdc

Are you curious about how you can contribute to Hitachi Energy, HVDC? Apply today!

Your responsibilities

• Oversee and drive strategic initiatives aimed at transforming the Bid & Proposal Department and in line with HVDC overall strategy and vision.
• Build and lead a transformation team or task force to drive different change initiatives within Bid & Proposals by developing a strategic plan with clear objectives, timelines, and success metrics together with the Bid & Proposal Management team.
• Identify key stakeholders and engage them early in the transformation process. Communicate consistently with all levels of the organization to maintain support and momentum by encouraging cross-functional collaboration to ensure all departments are involved and aligned.
• Build mechanisms to ensure that changes are integrated into Bid & Proposal department’s culture and operations by Driving process optimization and automation to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Establish structures, governance, and accountability systems to sustain improvements long-term by evaluating transformation impact post-implementation to identify areas for ongoing improvement.
• Foster a culture of innovation and encourage teams to identify new ways of achieving goals.

Your background

• This role requires strong leadership skills, analytical thinking, and the ability to navigate complex organizational structures to effectively engage and work with cross-functional teams.
• Bachelor's degree in business, management, engineering or a related field.
• Sufficient experience in project/tender management, people management or business transformation roles.
• Ability to adapt to change and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven track record of successfully driving and implementing business transformation initiatives or similar tasks.
• Ability to manage and update processes and identify areas for improvement and develop strategies to optimize business processes.

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

Are you ready for a new exciting challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome to apply until 2024-11-28 Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t wait – apply today!

Recruiting Manager Samira Abbasinejad, samira.abbasinejad@hitachienergy.com, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Mikael Hjort, +46 107-38 29 86; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 43; Unionen: Fredrik Holmgren, +46 107-38 21 85. All other questions can be directed to Talent Partner Christian Falevik, Christian.falevik@hitachienergy.com.