Project Engineering Management Manager

About the role

HVDC (High Voltage Direct Current) is a product group in Hitachi Energy that develops, manufactures and sells DC transmission systems worldwide, used for long-distance power transmission and submarine cables. As Manager of the Project Engineering Team, you will lead a team of 20 people and help them deliver engineering work efficiently, in line with contract specifications, quality standards, safety and integrity requirements. The role sits in the Engineering organisation backing HVDC projects.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and guide the project engineering team, coordinating and executing all project-related activities
• Oversee planning, budgeting, scheduling, risk assessments and resource allocation
• Manage day-to-day operations, focusing on progress and a supportive environment
• Work with stakeholders such as the Project Director, suppliers and other units
• Handle employee lifecycle matters such as recruitment, competence development and performance reviews

Required profile

• University degree in engineering and prior project management experience with HVDC projects
• At least 5 years of experience in people management; experience leading other managers is a plus
• Fluent in both English and Swedish

What we offer

• Collective agreement, occupational pension and salary exchange to pension (for ITP1 and ITP2)
• Group life insurance and additional insurances
• Flex-time and shortening of working hours in a time bank
• Hybrid work and allowances for setting up a home workplace
• Health care and wellness allowance, health insurance including dental, spectacles and contact lenses allowance
• Psychological support programme and parental leave compensation
• Training, education and internal career possibilities in Sweden and globally