The opportunity
At Hitachi Energy, our purpose is advancing a sustainable energy future for all.
As Manager for Auxiliary Systems, you will lead a team that plays a key role in delivering auxiliary systems for some of the world's largest HVDC projects.
This is an opportunity for an experienced leader who enjoys building strong teams, creating structure, and enabling people to perform at their best. Your team consists of highly skilled engineers working within areas such as HVAC, Small Power and Lighting, Fire Detection, Security and Building Automation Systems.
The team has grown rapidly and is involved in a large number of complex global projects. As Manager, your focus will be on developing people, improving ways of working, balancing resources, and creating the conditions needed for successful project deliveries.
You will be part of the HVDC Civil Design & Auxiliary Systems management team and work closely with internal stakeholders across the organization. Together, you will help shape the future direction of the department while supporting the continued growth of our business. Location for this role is Ludvika or Västerås, Sweden.
How you'll make an impact
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of engineers and specialists.
- Create an engaging environment where people can grow and perform.
- Drive competence development and succession planning within the team.
- Balance resources and support successful project execution.
- Follow up on team performance, quality, and delivery commitments.
- Develop and improve ways of working, processes, and collaboration.
- Work closely with project managers and other engineering functions.
- Contribute to the department's strategic development and future organization.
- Champion Hitachi Energy's values of safety, integrity, and teamwork.
Your background
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or a related field.
- Previous experience leading people, teams, or technical organizations.
- Experience working within power systems, industrial engineering, energy, infrastructure, or a related technical environment.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to create structure, prioritize, and balance competing demands.
- Experience in resource planning, project support, or organizational development.
- Fluent written and spoken English.
More About Us
We believe great work thrives in an environment where people feel genuinely supported and fairly 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 (for ITP1 and ITP2)
- 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 (in agreement with line manager)
- Health care and wellness allowance
- Health insurance incl. dental, spectacles & contact lenses allowance (employee pay 140 sek/month via salary deduction)
- Psychological support program
- Supplementary compensation for parental leave
- Various trainings 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.
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to submit your application already today.
Questions can be directed to Recruiting Manager, Lina Carlsson, lina.carlsson1@hitachienergy.com or Talent Acquisition Partner, Malin Johansson malin.johansson@hitachienergy.com
Union representatives: Sveriges Ingenjörer: Mikael Hjort, +46 107-38 29 86, Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107 38 70 43, Unionen: Fredrik Holmberg, +46 107 38 21 85.
