Manager – HVDC Commissioning Control and Protection (m/f/d)

The Opportunity

Join Hitachi Energy’s HVDC business as a Manager of Control and Protection and play a pivotal role in leading the delivery of critical infrastructure projects that accelerate the global energy transition. This is a unique opportunity to combine technical expertise with people leadership, guiding a team of highly skilled engineers while shaping the successful execution of complex HVDC projects worldwide.

In this role, you will influence both project outcomes and team development, driving performance across control and protection commissioning activities including MACH, IEDs, SCADA, and HMI systems. You will work directly with customers and internal stakeholders, ensuring high-quality delivery while contributing to strategic decisions that impact multiple projects.

This position offers the chance to grow as a leader within a fast-paced, global environment, enhancing your expertise in HVDC technology while building and developing a high-performing team at the forefront of the energy transition.

How you will make an impact

As a Control and Protection Manager, you will be part of the HVDC unit, leading a team of Commissioning Engineers specialized in MACH, IEDs, SCADA, and HMI systems. You will act as a key interface with customers while ensuring the effective execution of commissioning activities across multiple HVDC projects. The role combines team leadership, technical oversight, and responsibility for delivery across global projects.

The quality and innovation of the engineering in our products, systems, and service offerings keep our customers ahead. Developing solutions for customers worldwide and working on market-leading technologies forms a core part of the HVDC business.

Your Responsibilities

• Manage and lead a team of Commissioning Engineers

• Recruit, train, and develop your team

• Maintain a high level of quality in team deliverables and execution in line with project plans

• Take responsibility for short- and long-term planning, including resourcing and manning of Control and Protection scope across global HVDC projects

• Manage interfaces between your department, internal stakeholders, and customers

• Drive scope and division of work discussions with stakeholders and customers

• Own and develop department processes, including identifying and implementing improvements

• Contribute to management strategy and continuous improvement initiatives alongside the wider management team

• Ensure customer commitments are met in accordance with contractual requirements

• Support tender activities related to commissioning scope

• Live Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity

Your Background

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science (Master’s preferred)

• MBA or Project Management certification is an advantage

• Several years of experience within Control & Protection or SCADA across design, testing, or commissioning phases

• Experience in HVDC technology or AC substation projects

• Experience in commissioning within complex industrial or power system environments

• Experience with MACH technology is advantageous

• Knowledge of IEC 61850 and IED relay programming is beneficial

• Fluency in English (written and spoken)

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to coach and develop others

• Ability to work within relevant standards and regulations in a structured and pragmatic way

• Ability to manage multiple parallel activities

• Willingness to travel