Project Controls Manager

Location:
Ludvika, Dalarna County, Sweden

Job ID:
R0134052

Date Posted:
2026-08-19

Company Name:
HITACHI ENERGY SWEDEN AB

Profession (Job Category):
Engineering & Science

Job Schedule:
Full time

Remote:
No

Job Description:

The Opportunity
At HVDC (High Voltage Direct Current) you will, together with your team, create a more sustainable future. If you are ready to meet the technical challenges within control and protection systems - together with a team of driven junior engineers and senior experts representing about 43 nationalities - then you can expect an equally exciting and ever-changing time ahead of you.

In this exciting role as Project Controls Manager, you will be part of Hitachi Energy HVDC business and based in Ludvika, Sweden. You will be a key resource for planning, scheduling, controlling and monitoring customer specific large-scale projects and delivering accurate and thorough information about the project status. Including the schedule, planned progress, actual forecast, resources, productivity trends and risks, to the project manager and line managers in a timely manner.

How you'll make an impact

• Leading the Project Planning and Controlling team for one or more HVDC project(s) in the region.
• Contributing to the on-time delivery of the project. Driving collaboration between partners, stakeholders and customers.
• Ensuring close cooperation and coordination with internal and external stakeholders in your role as a central contact person.
• Actively monitor and control the project progress using Hitachi Energy policies and best practices to ensure that customer requirements are completed on time and in accordance with the contract.
• Living Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background

• Experience of leading Project Planning for one or more HVDC project(s) in the region.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in EPC project controls/management (EPC - engineering, procurement, construction).
• Certification or further education like PMI-PMP is a plus.
• Knowledge of MS Office and Primavera P6.
• Strong communication skills and pronounced customer orientation as well as structured working methods and ability to work well in a team.
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required; knowledge of Swedish is advantageous

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.

Recruiting manager Frank Hansell, frank.hansell@hitachienergy.com, will be happy to answer your questions regarding this 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 should be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Elina Mannelqvist, elina.mannelqvist@hitachienergy.com

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