Sustainability Project Manager

The opportunity

We are seeking a Sustainability Project Manager to coordinate sustainability initiatives within the Transformers Business Unit of Hitachi Energy. This role will drive the execution of sustainability projects, ensure compliance with environmental regulations and standards, and support life cycle assessments (LCA), carbon footprint reduction, and circular economy strategies. The candidate will work cross-functionally with R&D, supply chain, operations, and regulatory teams to integrate sustainability into product development and manufacturing processes.
How you’ll make an impact
Manage sustainability R&D projects from initiation to completion, ensuring alignment with corporate environmental goals and industry best practices.
Support the development of carbon footprint reduction strategies, material efficiency improvements, and energy-saving initiatives.
Support comparative assessments of products and processes to identify sustainability improvements.
Ensure adherence to global and regional environmental regulations
Oversee the collection and management of sustainability-related data, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
Support Life Cycle Assessments (LCA), Environmental Product Declarations (EPD), and carbon footprint analysis by collaborating with specialists.
Develop R&D sustainability technical reports, presentations, and performance dashboards for internal and external stakeholders
Work cross-functionally with engineering, supply chain, operations, and corporate sustainability teams to drive sustainability integration.

Your background
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field.
Proven experience in sustainability project management, preferably in the transformers, electrical equipment, or heavy manufacturing industry.
Proven ability to manage cross-functional projects, drive sustainability initiatives, and engage stakeholders.
Develop technical reports, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex environmental impact data.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience working across technical and non-technical teams.
Ability to work closely with large and complex remote teams and in a multi-country & -cultural environment.
Strong written and oral communication skills, fluent in English

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!
Recruiting Manager Shelly Arreguin, shelly.arreguin@hitachienergy.com will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Håkan Blomquist, +46 107-38 31 52; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 43; Unionen: Tomas L. Gustafsson, +46 107-38 27 47. All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Gustaf Hedström, gustaf.hedstrom@hitachienergy.com

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