The opportunity

Are you ready to make a significant impact in the energy sector? At Hitachi Energy, we drive innovation in grid and power quality solutions, advancing technology for a sustainable future.

As we continue to grow and evolve, we are seeking a Senior R&D Product Line Manager to lead the Global R&D of our expanding Power Quality business. This role is pivotal in ensuring the successful execution of R&D projects and the efficient operation of our teams.

With a pioneering technology-leading offering, Hitachi Energy's Power Quality Solutions support the green energy transition with solutions that bring resilience, stability and increased capacity to the power grid. As a result, more renewable energy sources can be integrated, environmental impacts minimized and lower the risk of disruption in the grid.

• People Management: Lead, coach, and mentor global R&D teams of over 60 highly skilled professionals across multiple locations (Sweden, India, Poland). Manage their performance, development, and succession planning with the support of 4 direct reported line managers.
• Technology and Product Development: Oversee the execution and operations of R&D projects, ensuring alignment with business strategy and adherence to company processes and guidelines.
• Operations: Directly and indirectly manage R&D project and program managers, ensuring successful project execution within timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Execution Quality Assurance: Ensure outcomes and deliverables meet safety, cyber security, quality, reliability, and compliance standards throughout the development lifecycle.
• Change Management: Lead R&D project management transformation initiatives, working closely with diverse stakeholders to ensure effective change management.
• Strategy: Contribute to the Power Quality solutions strategy, updating it in line with market needs and technological advancements. Ensure execution and operations align with the strategy.

• Senior Leadership: Your exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills enable you to influence people and harmonize R&D with business objectives.
• Executive Management: You have a proven track record of managing large, cross-functional organizations, with a deep understanding of product development lifecycle models and processes.
• Educational Background: You hold a university degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Software Engineering, or related fields).
• Technical Expertise: You have experience with power products and systems, power electronics, especially in areas like energy transition, de-carbonization, and electrification.
• Communication: You have excellent communication and organizational development skills, effectively leading diverse stakeholders with varying interests and agendas.

• 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