Innovation Project Manager
Hitachi Energy Sweden AB
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The opportunity
Hitachi Energy is seeking a dynamic, action‑oriented Innovation Project Manager to turn our global Open Innovation agenda into concrete results across the transformer business.
In this highly operational role, you will execute and orchestrate innovation activities such as global startup challenges, venture‑clienting pilots, and ideation workshops — transforming strategy into action and measurable business impact.
Working at the core of the Global Innovation Organization, you will collaborate closely with startups, partners, technical experts, business sponsors, and global delivery teams. You will be the driving force that connects frameworks with execution and ideas with pilots.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced, global environment, brings structure and momentum, and is motivated by seeing tangible outcomes from their work.
How you will make an impact
Operationalize open innovation offerings, ensuring consistent and professional delivery of startup challenges, venture‑clienting, and entrepreneurial initiatives
Manage end‑to‑end execution of innovation projects, including planning, timelines, stakeholder alignment, risk management, and reporting
Run global startup challenges by coordinating scouting inputs, managing submissions, supporting evaluations, and ensuring clear communication
Drive innovation pilots and explorations, facilitating problem definition, organizing experiments, and capturing evidence and learnings
Plan and deliver high‑quality workshops, sprints, events, and co‑creation sessions across global teams
Translate innovation frameworks and blueprints into actionable execution plans with clear milestones and deliverables
Ensure transparency and governance by tracking KPIs, progress, outcomes, and risks
Act as the “glue” between Innovation Operations, R&D, Product Management, and business sponsors
Your background
Degree in Innovation Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field
3–6 years’ experience in project management, innovation operations, consulting, or coordinating cross‑functional initiatives
Hands‑on experience delivering innovation activities such as startup challenges, pilots, workshops, or ecosystem events
Strong planning, prioritization, and execution skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives in parallel
Experience working in complex, global, matrixed environments
Confident communicator, comfortable interacting with startups, engineers, and senior stakeholders
Practical problem‑solver with a structured, execution‑focused mindset
Genuine interest in open innovation, startup collaboration, and turning ideas into impact
What we offer
Collective agreement and flexible working hours
Health care and wellness allowance
Strong career opportunities within Hitachi Energy in Sweden and globally
Extensive training and development opportunities
Diverse, international workplace with 70+ nationalities in Sweden
Supplementary parental leave compensation
Employee benefit portal with a wide range of discounts and perks
More about us
Are you ready for a new and exciting challenge? If this sounds like you, we look forward to your application. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis.
For Sweden, Union representative:
Sveriges Ingenjörer: Håkan Blomquist, +46 10 738 31 52
Unionen: Jens Lindbäck, +46 10 738 18 68
Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 10 738 70 43
All other questions: Talent Acquisition Partner, Malin Johansson, malin.johansson@hitachienergy.com
Hitachi Energy is seeking a dynamic, action‑oriented Innovation Project Manager to turn our global Open Innovation agenda into concrete results across the transformer business.
In this highly operational role, you will execute and orchestrate innovation activities such as global startup challenges, venture‑clienting pilots, and ideation workshops — transforming strategy into action and measurable business impact.
Working at the core of the Global Innovation Organization, you will collaborate closely with startups, partners, technical experts, business sponsors, and global delivery teams. You will be the driving force that connects frameworks with execution and ideas with pilots.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced, global environment, brings structure and momentum, and is motivated by seeing tangible outcomes from their work.
How you will make an impact
Operationalize open innovation offerings, ensuring consistent and professional delivery of startup challenges, venture‑clienting, and entrepreneurial initiatives
Manage end‑to‑end execution of innovation projects, including planning, timelines, stakeholder alignment, risk management, and reporting
Run global startup challenges by coordinating scouting inputs, managing submissions, supporting evaluations, and ensuring clear communication
Drive innovation pilots and explorations, facilitating problem definition, organizing experiments, and capturing evidence and learnings
Plan and deliver high‑quality workshops, sprints, events, and co‑creation sessions across global teams
Translate innovation frameworks and blueprints into actionable execution plans with clear milestones and deliverables
Ensure transparency and governance by tracking KPIs, progress, outcomes, and risks
Act as the “glue” between Innovation Operations, R&D, Product Management, and business sponsors
Your background
Degree in Innovation Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field
3–6 years’ experience in project management, innovation operations, consulting, or coordinating cross‑functional initiatives
Hands‑on experience delivering innovation activities such as startup challenges, pilots, workshops, or ecosystem events
Strong planning, prioritization, and execution skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives in parallel
Experience working in complex, global, matrixed environments
Confident communicator, comfortable interacting with startups, engineers, and senior stakeholders
Practical problem‑solver with a structured, execution‑focused mindset
Genuine interest in open innovation, startup collaboration, and turning ideas into impact
What we offer
Collective agreement and flexible working hours
Health care and wellness allowance
Strong career opportunities within Hitachi Energy in Sweden and globally
Extensive training and development opportunities
Diverse, international workplace with 70+ nationalities in Sweden
Supplementary parental leave compensation
Employee benefit portal with a wide range of discounts and perks
More about us
Are you ready for a new and exciting challenge? If this sounds like you, we look forward to your application. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis.
For Sweden, Union representative:
Sveriges Ingenjörer: Håkan Blomquist, +46 10 738 31 52
Unionen: Jens Lindbäck, +46 10 738 18 68
Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 10 738 70 43
All other questions: Talent Acquisition Partner, Malin Johansson, malin.johansson@hitachienergy.com