Innovation Technology Scouting Lead

HITACHI ENERGY SWEDEN AB

Vasteras, Sweden
Not specified; not specified; health care, wellnes...
Fully remote
5 years experience in technology scouting
Strong analytical capability for emerging tech
Experience evaluating early-stage technologies
Hitachi Energy Sweden AB is seeking an Innovation Technology Scouting Lead to identify and evaluate emerging technologies for the transformer value chain. The role requires strong analytical skills and collaboration with various stakeholders to inform R&D and strategic decisions

Job Summary

  • This role acts as a global innovation radar to identify, evaluate, and connect emerging technologies to business needs across the transformer value chain.
  • The successful candidate will build technology landscapes, conduct due diligence on startups, and translate insights into actionable R&D and portfolio decisions.
  • Hitachi Energy offers extensive training opportunities, flexible working hours, and a diverse international workplace with over 70 nationalities.

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Match Score: 85

Hitachi Energy Sweden AB is seeking an Innovation Technology Scouting Lead to identify and evaluate emerging technologies for the transformer value chain. The role requires strong analytical skills and collaboration with various stakeholders to inform R&D and strategic decisions.

Salary

Not specified; Not specified; Health care, wellness allowance, parental leave compensation, and employee discounts included

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5 years experience in technology scouting
  • Strong analytical capability for emerging tech
  • Experience evaluating early-stage technologies
  • Knowledge of energy and digitalization domains
  • Ability to synthesize complex information

Nice-to-have

  • Curiosity and structured thinking style
  • Interest in open innovation ecosystems
  • Comfortable in global matrixed organizations
  • Experience with venture-clienting models

Key Requirements

  • Degree in Innovation Management, Engineering, or related field
  • Minimum 5 years experience in technology scouting or innovation management
  • Proven ability to analyze complex information and distinguish meaningful signals

Work Rights

Not specified

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