R&D Manager
Hitachi
General Power Industry
Västerås, Västmanlands Län - Schweden
Manager / Team Leader
Hybrid
Experteer Overview
In this role, you lead and grow a skilled R&D team focused on real-time network solutions for electrical grid operation. You align research initiatives with business goals, ensure on-time, quality project delivery, and drive innovation to strengthen Hitachi Energy’s global position. You collaborate across functions and geographies to shape system design and architecture. This role offers impact across technology, product development, and strategic initiatives with a strong safety and integrity culture.
Compensation / Benefits
- Collective agreement
- Flexible working time
- Health care and wellness allowance
- Fantastic career opportunities within Hitachi Energy
- Mentor during onboarding
- Trainings and educational opportunities
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a high-performing R&D team with focus on competence growth and operational excellence
- Drive deliveries enabling energy transition and digitalization of power systems
- Be an active member of the Network Manager development team for real-time grid operation
- Collaborate with stakeholders across R&D, product management, and business in a global environment
- Influence software system design, architecture, and implementation
- Ensure project execution aligns with timelines, budgets, and quality targets
- Foster innovation by exploring future technologies, scenarios, and development strategies
- Uphold Hitachi Energy's values of safety and integrity across actions
Key requirements
- University degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or another relevant field
- Solid experience in software development within the IT industry
- Previous leadership experience (line management, team lead, or similar)
- Strong understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC), including CI/CD concepts
- Deep understanding of code quality and solution quality aspects
- Ability to discuss software architecture at both conceptual and practical levels
- Experience with SCRUM and agile software development methodologies
- Experience in C# and/or C++ is a strong advantage
- Fluency in English, written and spoken
Description
In this role, you lead and grow a skilled R&D team focused on real-time network solutions for electrical grid operation. You align resea…
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