Location:

Ludvika, Dalarna County, Sweden

Job ID:

R0104339

Date Posted:

2025-11-05

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY SWEDEN AB

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity

We are looking for a Global Product Owner for HVDC Control & Protection IT/OT Systems to join our expanding team. In this pivotal role, you will drive the development and standardization of secure, scalable, and high-performance IT/OT solutions that enable the digital backbone of HVDC systems supporting the global energy transition.

As part of the HVDC product owner community and the HVDC Control & Protection Core Management Team, you’ll lead the IT/OT roadmap, collaborate with cybersecurity, R&D, and project teams, and ensure robust delivery across our global project portfolio. The role reports to the Global Engineering Manager HVDC Control & Protection and functionally to the Global Product Owner HVDC Control & Protection.

This is a great opportunity for a visionary and collaborative leader with a passion for control systems, IT infrastructure, and operational excellence to shape the future of HVDC systems.

“This is a key role at the heart of our technology leadership. You’ll help define how we deliver high-performance, standardized IT/OT solutions globally, and contribute directly to a more sustainable and reliable energy system.” - Sophie Fryland, Hiring Manager

How you’ll make an impact

• Lead by Example: Embody Hitachi Energy’s Leadership Pillars—vision, collaboration, accountability, and people development—to inspire and guide others.
• Own the Technical Roadmap: Define and evolve the IT/OT architecture for HVDC Control & Protection, ensuring robust integration, cybersecurity compliance, and future readiness.
• Ensure Platform Excellence: Manage the full lifecycle of IT/OT systems, aligning with business goals, regulatory standards, and emerging technologies.
• Drive Cross-Domain Collaboration: Partner with R&D, engineering, operations, and the Global Product Owner team—especially in cybersecurity—to deliver cohesive and secure solutions.
• Champion Innovation and Standards: Lead transformation, standardization, and continuous improvement initiatives across digital infrastructure and operational technology.
• Engage Globally: Communicate technical solutions with customers worldwide, gather feedback, and influence the R&D roadmap through insights and market understanding.

Your background

• Proven experience and relevant education in IT/OT architecture, industrial networking, cybersecurity, and digital operations within energy or industrial automation sectors.
• Strong communicator with the ability to bridge technical and operational perspectives across diverse teams.
• Passionate about digital innovation, security, and continuous improvement; decisive and self-driven in dynamic environments.
• Proactive and collaborative, thriving in change and valuing diverse perspectives.
• Customer-focused with a structured, problem-solving mindset and a strong sense of responsibility.
• Fluent in English; proficiency in Swedish or other languages is a plus.

What we offer

• Collective agreement
• Flexible working time
• Health care and wellness allowance
• Fantastic career possibilities within Hitachi Energy both within Sweden and globally
• Mentor to support you throughout onboard phase
• Various trainings and education supporting employee development​
• Diversified company with over 70+ nationalities working 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 exciting challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome to apply!  Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!

Recruiting Manager Sophie Fryland, sophie.fryland@hitachienergy.com will answer your questions about the 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 can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Fredrik Söder, fredrik.soder@hitachienergy.com

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