The opportunity
Hitachi Energy is looking for a Project Manager Material Kits to join our Power Transformers business in Ludvika. In this role, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and driving Material Kit projects to ensure material availability and successful project execution within agreed timelines, quality standards, and budgets.
You will work closely with Planning, SCM, Engineering, Production, and Project Management teams, acting as a key coordinator to ensure that material kits are delivered according to project requirements. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a dynamic environment, managing multiple stakeholders, and solving complex operational challenges.
The Transformers team leverages innovative and diverse technology to transform energy, delivering social, environmental, and economic value while enabling a sustainable energy future for all.
“I am excited about the growth journey we are on and the opportunities ahead. In the role of Project Manager for Material Kits, you will be an important contributor to our success, driving execution, collaboration, and continuous improvement across our projects.” Frida Tellinger, Manager Project Management
How you’ll make an impact
- Lead and coordinate Material Kit projects, ensuring material readiness and successful execution according to project timelines, budgets, and quality requirements.
- Collaborate across Supply Chain Management, Planning, Engineering, Production, Procurement, and Project Management functions to align material availability with project needs.
- Monitor project progress, costs, delivery performance, risks, and key milestones, providing clear status updates to relevant stakeholders.
- Identify, mitigate, and resolve material shortages, bottlenecks, and other project challenges to secure on-time delivery.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance planning processes, material flow, operational efficiency, and overall project performance.
Your background
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Project Management, or another relevant field.
- Experience in project management, planning, supply chain, logistics, manufacturing, or related business operations, preferably in a cross-functional environment.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, identify risks, and drive mitigation actions.
- Good communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work independently and influence others through collaboration and expertise.
- Fluency in English, written and spoken; experience with ERP systems such as SAP and knowledge of manufacturing, power transformers, or supply chain processes are considered an advantage.
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 – fuelingengagement, 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.
The location for this role is Ludvika, Sweden. Are you ready for a new exciting challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!
Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Håkan Blomquist, +46 107-38 3152; Unionen: Tomas L. Gustafsson, +46 107-38 27 47; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 10 7387048. All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Carina Riström, carina.ristrom@hitachienergy.com.
