BST Grid Integration Portfolio Application Manager

As Portfolio Application Manager, you will be a strategic leader within our Application Service Delivery team. You will oversee a diverse, multinational team of Application Managers and specialists, driving the development, implementation, and execution of application solutions that meet the evolving needs of our business and support functions. This role involves close collaboration with business partners, stakeholders, and IT teams to ensure optimal application performance, alignment with strategic goals, and continuous improvement of operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Translate strategic business objectives into actionable operational initiatives for application solutions. Collaborate with various Business Stakeholders and 3rd party suppliers to define application roadmaps and priorities.
• Application Portfolio Management: Develop and manage the regional application portfolio, encompassing service delivery, license management, support, and performance reporting. Gather and analyze business demands for new or enhanced application services.
• Operational Excellence: Lead and empower a distributed team of Application Managers and specialists to achieve high levels of operational excellence. Prioritize tasks and manage global, regional, and local requirements effectively, aligning with global targets and strategy.
• Compliance and Governance: Maintain strict adherence to local laws, regulations, and IT controls concerning application services and licensing. Partner with HR to ensure the team is adequately staffed and skilled.

Your background

• Proven track record of leading and managing diverse, multinational teams.
• Extensive experience in application development, implementation, and support.
• Strong understanding of IT service management principles (ITIL or equivalent).
• Demonstrated ability to translate strategic objectives into operational plans.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve complex issues.
• Proven leadership skills to motivate and guide a high-performing team.
• Understanding of local laws, regulations, in relevant regions.
• Fluency in English and Swedish.

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 by August 5th! Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today.

More information: Recruiting Manager Stefan Thoren, stefan.thoren@hitachienergy.com, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Elisabeth Gudmundsson, +46 107-38 32 19; Unionen: Karin Ulvemark, +46 730-70 01 20; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 43. All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Håkan Kempel, hakan.kempel@hitachienergy.com