AI Program Manager
Hitachi Energy Sweden AB · Västerås · Tills vidare
Hitachi Energy Sweden AB is seeking an **AI Program Manager** to establish and lead an AI Center of Competence within HVDC Engineering. This strategic role focuses on building the initiative from the ground up to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence across engineering, operations, project delivery, and lifecycle services. Responsibilities include defining the operating model, setting governance and success metrics, and executing multi-year roadmaps that turn business challenges into prioritized, funded initiatives. The manager will identify high-value engineering use cases, build an ecosystem of technology partners and research institutions, and drive change leadership across global digital, IT, and business stakeholders. Candidates must have proven experience in **program or portfolio management** within complex technical or engineering environments, as well as a track record of building new structures, processes, or organizations from scratch. A **conceptual understanding of AI**, data, and digital transformation is required to oversee delivery, though hands-on development experience is not necessary. Applicants must also possess strong strategic thinking, execution discipline, and excellent skills in communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement across technical and business functions.
The opportunity
Hitachi Energy is establishing an AI Center of Competence (AI CoC) within HVDC Engineering to accelerate the adoption of Artificial Intelligence across engineering, project delivery, operations, and lifecycle services.
We are seeking a highly driven AI Program Manager to build this initiative from the ground up. You will shape the vision, structure, governance, and execution model of the AI CoC, working across global engineering, digital, IT, and business stakeholders.
This is a strategic, high-impact role combining program leadership, organizational development, and AI transformation.
How you’ll make an impact
- AI Center of Competence Establishment: Define and build the AI Center of Competence from the ground up by setting its vision, operating model, governance, engagement framework, and success metrics aligned with HVDC and Hitachi Energy strategy.
- Strategy, Roadmaps & Execution: Develop and execute multi-year AI roadmaps that translate business challenges into prioritized, funded AI initiatives delivered from concept to industrialized solutions.
- Stakeholder & Change Leadership: Mobilize stakeholders, sponsors, and department champions across HVDC to drive organizational alignment, adoption, and trust in AI-driven transformation.
- Domain & Problem Ownership: Identify, structure, and prioritize high-value, measurable AI use cases across HVDC engineering domains such as design, simulation, asset lifecycle, project execution, and knowledge management.
- Ecosystem & Partnerships: Build and govern a strong internal and external AI ecosystem including digital teams, technology partners, and research institutions to accelerate innovation and delivery.
- Program Governance & Delivery: Establish and run robust governance, delivery standards, and performance tracking to ensure AI initiatives are secure, compliant, and deliver measurable business value.
Your background
- Proven experience in program or portfolio management in complex technical or engineering environments.
- Strong understanding of AI / data / digital transformation concepts (hands-on development not required, but strong conceptual and delivery understanding is essential).
- Experience working with multiple stakeholders across business and technology.
- Strong strategic thinking combined with execution discipline.
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience building new structures, processes, or organizations from scratch.
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? 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 Kyle Chan, kyle.chan@hitachienergy.com.com will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives - Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Nawzad Rashid, +46 107-38 91 48; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 43; Unionen: Karin Ulvemark, +46 107-38 51 42 and Ingrid Rinaldo, +46 107-38 58 19.
All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Fredrik Söder, fredrik.soder@hitachienergy.com.