The opportunity
At Hitachi Energy, we are shaping a sustainable energy future – and our HVDC technology is at the heart of it.
We are looking for a Team Manager to lead a department based in Ludvika, Sweden, responsible for Operational Technology (OT) systems within HVDC Control & Protection.
This role combines strong people leadership with local ownership in Ludvika and global collaboration. You will be part of the Global HVDC C&P IT/OT Management Team, working closely with colleagues and managers across regions to drive alignment, capability, and operational excellence.
You will lead a team of around 20 professionals, creating conditions for them to succeed, grow, and deliver at their best in a complex and fast-paced project environment.
As a Team Manager, your primary responsibility is to lead, support, and develop your team, ensuring both people and performance thrive.
How you'll make an impact
- Lead and develop the team with a clear focus on engagement, wellbeing, and growth
- Ensure the department is properly staffed, skilled, and organized to meet business needs
- Create clarity in roles, expectations, and priorities
- Ensure processes and ways of working are followed and continuously improved
- Balance operational delivery with long-term competence development
- Drive a culture of collaboration, accountability, and psychological safety
- Collaborate with global managers and stakeholders
- Contribute to the Global HVDC C&P IT/OT Management Team
- Lead department-level improvements and strategic initiatives
Your background
We are looking for a leader who is passionate about developing people and building strong teams.
- Experience in people management or team leadership
- Understanding of OT systems, HMI, SCADA or similar
- Experience working in global environments
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- Leads with empathy, clarity, and integrity, and enables others to perform
- Fosters individual growth and builds strong, collaborative teams
What we offer
• Collective agreement
• Flexible working hours
• Health care and wellness allowance
• Fantastic career possibilities within Hitachi Energy both within Sweden and globally
• Mentor to support you throughout onboarding phase
• Various training 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 an exciting new challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don't delay – apply today!
This role might be subject to a background check.
Recruiting Manager Marcus Bengtsson, [email protected] will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Mikael Hjort, +46 107-38 29 86; Unionen: Fredrik Holmgren, +46 107-38 21 85; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 43. All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Magnus Rönnholm, [email protected].