Senior Software Development Manager (ADMS)

About the job

Location:

Vaesteras, Vastmanland County, Sweden

Job ID:

R0145079

Date Posted:

2026-10-30

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY SWEDEN AB

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity

Hitachi Energy is looking for a Senior Manager, Software development to lead development of the Network Control ADMS solution.

The Senior Manager, Software Development is responsible for leading multi-disciplinary, global development teams in the planning, development, management and tracking of delivery releases that meet committed scope, timeline, and budgetary requirements in compliance with quality standards and goals.

A person in this role will be directing and providing oversight to technical global teams ensuring successful development and delivery of Network Control solutions.

This role will manage the full software development lifecycle for the teams under responsibility. This role may perform product design, bug verification, and beta support which may require technical research and analysis. Responsibilities include ensuring AI based SDLC, adherence to software development processes defined by multiple discipline practice areas and supporting the governance of those review processes.

This role will report to the Global Head of Network Control Solutions Development and will require collaboration with the PMO, Product Management, SW engineering, Testing, Quality, Security and relevant global stakeholders as part of the process of delivering.

How you'll make impact

• Leading to delivering top quality products on time and on budget. Bring AI and predictability to the team’s overall performance and delivery.
• Serve as escalation point for issues beyond project teams’ authority; resolve conflicts involving scheduling, resources, or technical issues.
• Work closely with senior engineers and relevant stakeholders to develop the best technical design and approach for product development.
• Instill best practices for software development and documentation, assure designs meet requirements, and deliver high-quality work on tight schedules.
• Project management - prioritization, planning of projects and features, Stakeholder management and tracking of external commitments.
• Support scrum ceremonies for the team where needed (Planning, Retrospective, Grooming & Review/Demo).
• Facilitate impediment resolution in a timely, cost-effective manner. Act as a conduit to other teams and lines of business stakeholders.
• Track and produce key metrics (e.g., burn-down, burn-up charts, and cumulative flow diagram).

Your background

• Bachelor’s degree in power system engineering or computer science with power system engineering background
• Over 10 years of ADMS related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Exposure to the relevant network control and software technologies development, such as SCADA, EMS, GMS, Power System Applications
• Ability to lead global software development multicultural teams in global time zones, managing multiple priorities that may have ambiguous requirements.
• Practical problem solving and strategic thinking skills, critical thinker, and self-starter.
• Excellent communications skills with all levels of employees and both internal and external customers-including presentations, negotiations, and written reports.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining view of the strategic direction and being as detailed as needed.
• Willing and able to get down in the details and provide support to make things happen.
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully with demanding schedule constraints and technically challenging programs.
• International experience with global projects and collaboration with multicultural teams, a global mindset.
• Proactive, collaborative, flexible attitude.
• Software Architecture and AI SDLC background.

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 an exciting new challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!

Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Klas Koppari, +46 107-38 13 45; Unionen: Fredrik W Nordin, +46 107-38 15 12; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 43. All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Filip Henriksson, filip.henriksson@hitachienergy.com

More about us

We pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefits to support your financial, physical and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us, in work and out.

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