Senior Project Manager - Global Mechanical Transformation Lead

"As the Global Head of Plants Mechanical, I am seeking a dynamic and visionary Senior Project Manager to drive operational excellence and transformation across our global mechanical teams. This is a unique opportunity to lead cross-functional change initiatives, develop and implement best practices, and shape the future of mechanical engineering within our organization. " - Hiring Manager Tommy Holmberg

Your responsibilities

• Global Mechanical Transformation: Lead and coordinate cross-functional continuous improvement (CI) projects to drive transformation and operational excellence in mechanical engineering worldwide.

• Operational Development: Develop and implement strategies for smarter, more efficient collaboration within the global mechanical management team.

• Competence Assessment: Standardize and enhance our approach to Functional Competence Assessments (FCA) across all mechanical teams.

• BIM Process Integration: Spearhead the integration of Building Information Modeling (BIM) processes into all mechanical teams, moving beyond the current setup.

• Execution Planning: Develop and oversee execution plans for our equipment groups, ensuring alignment with business objectives and project timelines.

• Change Leadership: Act as a champion for change, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery and adoption of new processes.

• Technology and Innovation Scouting: Monitor emerging technologies-such as AI-and propose solutions that strengthen competitiveness and drive transformation.

Your background

• Proven experience in project management, operational development, or transformation roles within mechanical engineering or related fields.

• Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional, global projects and driving organizational change.

• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering processes, with experience in BIM implementation considered a significant advantage.

• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

• Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach and a passion for operational excellence.

• Proficiency in English; additional languages are 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 benefits could be connected to this specific role.

More About Us

In this role, you can be based in either Ludvika or Västerås, Sweden.

Recruiting manager Tommy Holmberg, +46730476827, [email protected] will answer your questions about the position. Any other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Nicole Bergman, [email protected]

Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Mikael Hjort, +46 107-38 29 86; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107 38 70 43; Unionen: Fredrik Holmgren, +46 107-38 21 85.

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