Digital Transformation Manager

The Opportunity

At Hitachi Energy, we are accelerating the energy transition with digital innovation at the core of everything we do. We are now seeking a Digital Transformation Manager to lead the digitalization and automation agenda within our PGHV Breakers Unit. This newly established leadership role offers the chance to shape the digital roadmap, build and lead a specialized team, and drive the adoption of cutting-edge technologies across operations, logistics, and manufacturing.

You will be instrumental in implementing Industry 4.0 solutions, including Industrial IoT, AI, and secure automation platforms. Your work will enhance efficiency, visibility, and data-driven decision-making across the organization. If you are a strategic and forward-thinking leader with a passion for digital innovation and operational excellence, this is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Define and execute the digital transformation strategy for the PGHV Breakers Unit, aligned with business and global objectives.
• Build and lead a high-performing team focused on automation, digital innovation, and smart manufacturing.
• Drive the implementation of Industry 4.0 technologies, including Industrial IoT, AI, and cybersecure automation platforms.
• Lead the digitalization of logistics and supply chain flows, introducing smart logistics, real-time tracking, and predictive analytics to enhance efficiency and visibility.
• Champion the integration of BI analytics to drive data-driven decision-making and operational excellence.
• Ensure the team's efforts support both production and operations, fostering a culture of innovation, agility, and continuous improvement across the organization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for digital value creation and operational excellence.
  
  

Your Background

• Engineering or IT degree is required, with strong technical understanding.
• Proven leadership experience in digital transformation, industrial automation, or smart manufacturing is an advantage.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to translate complex business needs into scalable digital solutions.
• Experience in digitalization, smart manufacturing, and automation.
• Technical understanding of IoT, robotics, WMS, and cybersecurity.
• Meritorious experience in working with AI/ML.
• Fluent in both Swedish and English, written and spoken.
  
  

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 – apply today! Due to the summer vacation period, the selection process may take longer than usual. We appreciate your patience and understanding.

Recruiting manager Therese A. Hook, [email protected] will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Philip Bengtsson, +46 107- 38 25 17; Unionen: Michael Fosselius, +46 107 38 46 19; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt +46 10 7387043. Any other questions can be directed to Talent Partner Antra Volujevica [email protected]

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.

Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.