Global Competence Development Manager

Location:

Ludvika, Dalarna County, Sweden

Job ID:

R0117511

Date Posted:

2026-03-02

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY SWEDEN AB

Profession (Job Category):

Human Resources

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity

We strive to be a world leader in electric power by helping countries achieve greener, stronger, and cleaner electricity. By bringing sustainable energy to more people, we can reduce our impact on the planet. When you work with us, you become part of a higher purpose where each department contributes. Together, we can enable the next innovation – making life better for everyone.

Your leadership, ideas, and contributions as Global Competence Manager at HVDC will be essential for strengthening our competence development across the organization. This will ensure we are prepared for future competence needs, digitalization, and life-long learning.

“Working with competence development at HVDC inspires me every day, as I get to help talented colleagues grow and thrive in an exciting industry. I feel proud knowing that the skills and competence we nurture together contribute to the future of sustainable energy.” Gia Blix, Global Competence Development Manager.

Bring your leadership, strategic mindset, and communicative style, since you will drive the execution of strategic competence development globally within HVDC. With your experience in digital learning, you will also work with and develop methods to reskill and upskill our employees.

How you’ll make an impact

• Strategically drive and contribute to competence development initiatives across the organization—both those triggered by business needs and those you identify proactively.
• Identify potential tools and processes to support our strategy - such as digital knowledge sharing and development of digital learnin.
• Increase collaboration, create transparency and share experiences within the Hitachi Energy organization.
• Contribute to transfer of knowledge and Internal training content.
• Maintain an overview of the competencies within HVDC and streamline competence development initiatives.
• Continuously develop your area of responsibility and stay informed about future trends in learning and competence development.
• Actively participate in competence-related networks both within Hitachi Energy and externally. Engage in networks relevant to our field and promote global cooperation within HVDC

Your background

• You hold a university degree in behaviour science, or similar degree.
• Balance stakeholders with ease with political savvy.
• Experience within the field of competence development and/or strategic work.
• Strong, well-developed communication, coaching and leadership skills.
• As person you are organized, accurate and with a high change adaptability and strategic thinking.
• Fluency in English – both spoken and written.

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

Are you ready for an exciting new 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 Ellenor Hägerman, ellenor.hagerman@hitachienergy.com, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Mikael Hjort, +46 107-38 25 73; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 10 7387043; Unionen: Fredrik Holmgren, +46 107-38 21 85. All other questions can be directed to Talent Partner Julia Wiklund, Julia.wiklund1@hitachienergy.com

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