vCloud Application Manager

Location:

Ludvika, Dalarna County, Sweden

Job ID:

R0142640

Date Posted:

2026-10-09

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY SWEDEN AB

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity
Are you passionate about cloud technologies, infrastructure strategy, and driving operational excellence? We are looking for a skilled vCloud Application Manager to lead the evolution of our enterprise vCloud environment. In this role, you will combine technical expertise, strategic planning, and stakeholder collaboration to ensure a secure, scalable, and high-performing cloud platform that supports critical business operations.

You will play a key role in defining the roadmap for our vCloud services, driving continuous improvements, and providing technical leadership across the organization. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys solving complex challenges, optimizing cloud operations, and influencing cloud strategy at an enterprise level.

How you´ll make an impact

• Lead the vCloud platform strategy, roadmap, capacity planning, resource forecasting, and performance management across the organization.
• Act as the technical lead for complex platform issues, architectural decisions, upgrades, and continuous improvement of the vCloud environment.
• Design, implement, maintain, and optimize enterprise-scale vCloud organizations, virtual data centers, vApps, templates, and media resources.
• Develop and manage access control frameworks, administrative rights models, and security practices to ensure secure and compliant operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish governance frameworks, RACI models, operational standards, and resource allocation guidelines.
• Define, document, and maintain best practices, operational procedures, and technical standards for installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
• Support, mentor, and enable administrators, support teams, and end users to maximize platform adoption and effective use of vCloud capabilities.

Your Background

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Knowledge of VMware vSphere, vRealize Operations, vCloud Director, vCloud Usage Meter, physical servers, TCP/IP, Active Directory, DNS, PowerShell scripting, HPC, Hyper-V, and VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) concepts.
• Proven experience managing, supporting, and optimizing enterprise cloud platforms, preferably in VMware vCloud environments.
• Great understanding of cloud infrastructure, virtualization, networking, storage, security, and access management principles.
• Experience with capacity planning, performance monitoring, troubleshooting, optimization, and cloud governance practices.
• Experience developing operational processes, technical standards, governance models, and role-based access control frameworks.
• Great English communication skills, both written and spoken, with the ability to collaborate effectively across diverse teams and stakeholders.

More about us  
We believe great work thrives in an environment where people feel genuinely supported and fairly rewarded. Our benefits are designed to create real value for every individual – fueling engagement, performance, and growth. By prioritizing well‑being, we build a workplace where personal and organizational success grow together.   

Our benefits offering for our roles generally includes:    

• Collective agreement, occupational pension & possibility of salary exchange to pension (for ITP1 and ITP2)   
• Group life insurance and additional insurances.
• Flex-time and shortening of working hours in time bank   
• Hybrid work & allowances for setting up a workplace at home (in agreement with line manager)   
• Health care and wellness allowance   
• Health insurance incl. dental, spectacles & contact lenses allowance (employee pay 140 sek/month via salary deduction)
• Psychological support program   
• Supplementary compensation for parental leave   
• Various trainings and education supporting employee development  
• Internal career possibilities both within Sweden and globally   
• Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks   

The benefits listed above are an excerpt only and may vary depending on job grade, location and contract type. Eligibility is subject to local regulations.   

 Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to submit your application already today.   

Questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Elina Mannelqvist, [email protected]  

Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Mikael Hjort, +46 107-38 29 86; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107 38 70 43; Unionen: Fredrik Holmgren, +46 107-38 21 85

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Background Screening and Security Checks

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