R&D Manager

R&D Team Manager – Network Manager

The opportunity

We are seeking a dynamic and innovative R&D Team Manager – Network Manager to join Hitachi Energy. In this role, you will lead and develop a team of skilled engineers, driving the development of advanced network solutions supporting electrical grid operation in real time.

You will play a key role in aligning R&D initiatives with business objectives, ensuring successful project execution, fostering innovation, and securing long‑term R&D capabilities to strengthen Hitachi Energy’s global position. This is a visible role in a large, world‑wide organization with close collaboration across functions and geographies.

How you’ll make an impact

• Lead and develop a high‑performing R&D team, supporting competence growth and operational excellence
• Drive deliveries that enable the energy transition and digitalization of power systems
• Be an active part of the Network Manager development team (real‑time electrical grid operation)
• Collaborate in a global environment with stakeholders across R&D, product management, and business
• Influence system design, architecture, and implementation of software solutions
• Ensure successful project execution aligned with timelines, budgets, and quality targets
• Foster innovation by exploring future technologies, scenarios, and development strategies
• Live Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, taking responsibility for your actions while caring for colleagues and the business

Your background

• 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) is required
• Strong understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC), including CI/CD concepts
• Deep understanding of code quality and solution quality aspects
• Ability to understand and discuss software architecture on a conceptual and practical level
• Experience working with SCRUM and agile software development methodologies
• Experience in C# and/or C++ is considered a strong advantage
• Fluency in English, written and spoken

What we offer

• Collective agreement
• Flexible working time
• Health care and wellness allowance
• Fantastic career opportunities within Hitachi Energy, both in Sweden and globally
• Mentor to support you throughout the onboarding phase
• Various trainings and educational opportunities supporting continuous development
• A diverse and inclusive workplace with 70+ nationalities represented in Sweden
• Supplementary compensation for parental leave
• Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks

More about us

Are you ready for a new and exciting challenge? Does this opportunity sound like you?
We look forward to receiving your application. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t wait — apply today.

 

Recruiting Manager Michal Skalny, michal.skalny@hitachienergy.com will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Håkan Blomquist    46,107,383,152;  Unionen: Tomas L. Gustafsson +46 107-38 27 47; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 43. All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Filip Henriksson, filip.henriksson@hitachienergy.com