Project Manager SCM

Location:

Vaesteras, Vastmanland County, Sweden

Job ID:

R0131817

Date Posted:

2026-08-10

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY SWEDEN AB

Profession (Job Category):

Customer Service & Contact Center Operations

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity

Hitachi Energy is seeking Project Managers – Supply Chain for its Sweden locations. This is a great opportunity to apply your passion for project management to manage million-dollar projects! 

This is an individual contributor role, responsible for SCM (Supply Chain Management) in the Project, reporting to the Regional Supply Chain Manager while supporting the project director. 

If you like complex projects, business challenges, have a curious mind, and have a problem-solving attitude, take the opportunity to join a World Technology Leader Company. Experience the great feeling from managing the SCM scope of large projects close to the end customer. 

This is a hybrid position and is based in Ludvika or Västerås Hitachi Energy office. 

We are interested to learn more about you and what you can contribute with so don’t hesitate to apply even though you don´t meet all requirements. A team with great cooperation and with diverse background is waiting for you to join! 

How you’ll make an impact

• In this role you will be project manager within the HVDC SCM project. 
• You will be part of the HVDC Project Core team for the projects you manage. 
• In this role, you will coordinate across multiple global regions with engineers, controllers, project planners, logisticians, quality professionals, buyers, and suppliers to ensure that equipment is procured and delivered on time, within budget, and with the right quality. 
• You will be responsible for ensuring that all key personnel within the project, global supply chain, the HVDC organization, and the client are aware of any risks to and opportunities within project supply chain

Your background

• Degree in business, operations, engineering with preferably 5+ years relevant work experience.
• Demonstrated ability to manage the supply chain management needs of multi-million dollar projects. 
• Strong organizational and planning skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities & proactively address business demands in a fast-paced environment. 
• Ability to prioritize and allocate resources to align with department and company goals. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and the ability to create strong working relationships. 
• Preferred: CPSM or PMP certifications, Lean Six Sigma, SAP Experience, Documentation Management Systems, Power BI and proficiency with Microsoft Office. 

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

HVDC (High Voltage Direct Current) is a product group in Hitachi Energy, which develops, manufactures and sells DC transmission systems on a global market. HVDC technology is used to transmit electricity over long distances and for power transmission via submarine cables. It is also used to connect power systems.

The HVDC market for large scale transmission and offshore wind is booming as an enabler for the global energy transitions. All these projects are classified as very critical infrastructures and hence cyber security requirements and standard compliance is very high.

Are you ready for a new exciting challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!

All questions regarding recruitment process can be directed to Talent Partner Eva Schölin, eva.scholin@hitachienergy.com

Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Nawzad Rashid, +46 107-38 91 48; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 43; Unionen: Ingrid Rinaldo, +46 107-38 58 19. 

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