Project Manager HVDC

Location:

Ludvika, Dalarna County, Sweden

Job ID:

R0132458

Date Posted:

2026-09-17

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY SWEDEN AB

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The Opportunity

Based in Ludvika, the global hub of HVDC innovation, this role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with our engineering teams, production facilities, and test labs, gaining valuable insight into the technology and seeing the direct impact of your projects from design and manufacturing through to final delivery.

As a Project Manager, you will take ownership of project delivery from initiation to completion, leading cross-functional teams, managing stakeholder expectations, and ensuring successful execution across scope, schedule, cost, quality, and safety.

As part of GI valves at Hitachi Energy, you play a key role in delivering one of the most critical components of an HVDC system, the valves at the heart of the converter station. Working in a global and collaborative environment, you will bring together stakeholders across multiple functions and help drive the technology that enables the transmission of clean energy across regions and continents.

How you’ll make an impact

• Lead projects related to HVDC valves and associated equipment deliveries worldwide
• Ensure successful project execution in line with scope, schedule, cost, quality, safety, and customer requirements
• Coordinate and motivate teams across engineering, production, testing, and supply chain
• Drive project performance through effective planning, risk management, and resource allocation
• Manage budgets, forecasts, and cost control throughout the project lifecycle
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery and contractual compliance

Your Background

• Degree in Engineering, Energy, Industrial Management, Infrastructure, or a related technical discipline
• Experience in project management within engineering, energy, industrial, or infrastructure
• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders, build alignment, and drive progress across cross-functional teams in complex technical projects
• Fluency in English is required to, Swedish is considered a strong advantage
• Experience within the energy sector is considered an advantage

We believe great work thrives in an environment where people feel genuinely supported and rewarded. Our benefits are designed to create real value for every individual – fueling engagement, performance, and growth. By prioritizing well‑being, we build a workplace where personal and organizational success grow together. ​

Our benefits offering for our roles generally includes: ​

• Collective agreement, occupational pension & possibility of salary exchange to pension
• Group life insurance and additional insurances
• Flex-time and shortening of working hours in time bank ​
• Hybrid work & allowances for setting up a workplace at home
• Health care and wellness allowance ​
• Discounted health insurances incl. dental, spectacles & contact lenses allowance
• Psychological support program ​
• Supplementary compensation for parental leave ​
• Training and education supporting employee development ​
• Internal career possibilities both within Sweden and globally ​
• Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks ​

The benefits listed above are an excerpt only and may vary depending on job grade, location and contract type. Eligibility is subject to local regulations. ​

More about us

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis; we therefore encourage you to apply today.

Questions can be directed to Hiring Manager Robin Ericsson – robin.ericsson@hitachienergy.com or to Talent Acquisition Partner Johanna Niss – johanna.niss@hitachienergy.com

Union representatives:

Unionen - Fredrik Holmgren +46 107 38 21 85

SACO/Sveriges Ingenjörer - Mikael Hjort +46 107 38 29 86

Ledarna - Frank Hollstedt +46 10 7387043

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