Research Center Manager Sweden

Location:
Vaesteras, Vastmanland County, Sweden

Job ID:
R0038370

Date Posted:
2023-12-01

Company Name:
HITACHI ENERGY SWEDEN AB

Profession (Job Category):
Engineering & Science

Job Schedule:
Full time

Remote:
No

Job Description:

For our research center in Sweden (Västerås), one of our five research centers world-wide, we are looking to hire a Research Center Manager.

The Research Center Manager will be part of the global management team of Hitachi Energy Research and report directly to the Global Head of Research.

Your responsibilities

• Lead and manage the regional Hitachi Energy Research teams in Västerås with about 70 employees
• Direct the research activities in line with the mission, ensuring relevant, high-quality results and timely transfer into commercial success
• Ensure observance of health, safety, HR and legal regulations
• Monitor technology, market, policy, and regulatory developments with relevance to Hitachi Energy in the region.
• Identify relevant innovative research challenges with commercial growth potential.
• Attract and recruit researchers with leadership potential
• Create an open and diverse culture and collaborative team mindset
• Build and maintain excellent relations with external and internal partners
• Acquire 3rd party funding for some research activities
• Promote Hitachi Energy products and technologies in joint projects with regional customers and institutions
• Ensure high quality project execution
• Ensure that organization and projects stay within agreed budgets
• Take over topical global leadership responsibilities for Hitachi Energy Research as required

Your background

• PhD in a relevant technical discipline and academic track record or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 10 years related experience in R&D positions, preferably both in Research and Product Development.
• Experience in people leadership
• Exceptional analytical, management and leadership skills
• Excellent written and spoken communication in English, some knowledge of Swedish is required
• Global experience is beneficial

More about us

Are you ready for an exciting new challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome to apply before December 29th! Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don't delay - apply today!

More information: Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Karolina Czechowski, +46 730- 73 41 15; Ledarna: Christer Fridlund, +46 107-38 29 12; Unionen: Yvonne Norgren, +46 107-38 36 94. All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Renée Lundgren, renee.lundgren@hitachienergy.com