Global Manager - HVDC C&C - Commissioning Management

About The Role

We are looking for a Global Manager to lead a diverse and inclusive team responsible for commissioning high-voltage systems at HVDC converter stations worldwide. You will oversee organizational leadership, onboarding, budgeting, and development of both permanent and temporary staff, while ensuring excellence in health, safety, and environmental practices. This role offers opportunities to shape global commissioning strategies, contribute to tender and design reviews, and foster a culture of continuous learning and feedback.
At Hitachi Energy, we are committed to empowering women in engineering and leadership, offering a supportive environment where your expertise and voice are valued. Join us to drive innovation, safety, and sustainability in a role where your leadership makes a global impact.
How you will make impact

Lead global commissioning strategy to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality execution across HVDC projects
Empower and develop diverse teams, fostering a culture of inclusion, growth, and technical excellence
Drive continuous improvement by integrating lessons learned and best practices
Champion health, safety, and environment (HSE) standards, promoting a strong safety culture at sites
Create project success by aligning commissioning resources, schedules, and technical reviews with business goals
Influence innovation through active participation in design reviews, constructability assessments, and tender support

Your background

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering, Power Systems, or a related technical field
Fluency in English; additional language skills are a plus for global coordination
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, with a focus on collaboration, mentoring, and continuous improvement
Minimum 5 years of proven managerial experience, preferably in a global role.
Possibility to travel
EU-Passport

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 Talent Acquisition Partner Malin Johansson, [email hidden]
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.
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