Head of Heavy Transport & Industry Solutions

Company Description
Vattenfall is a European energy company with approximately 20 000 employees. For more than 100 years we have electrified industries, supplied energy to people’s homes and modernized our way of living through innovation and cooperation. We now want to make fossil-free living possible within one generation. To be able to reach this ambitious goal we are looking for talented individuals who, in addition to their passion for their own role, also have strong team spirit and want to contribute to supporting a meaningful corporate mission.


Job Description
Do you want to work where change is happening and be part of shaping the future? Join our journey towards Fossil Free Living within one generation! 
Vattenfall Network Solutions designs, builds, owns and operates climate-smart high voltage electrical network infrastructure. We take full responsibility for our client’s electrical needs by owning their networks and managing all compliance, regulatory and environmental issues.

Your role
We are looking for someone to join us as Head of Heavy Transport & Industry Solutions. This role requires you to understand the context that Vattenfall and Network Solutions operates in with the aim to drive the growth of fossil free power solutions in the heavy transport segment for all Vattenfall markets (Sweden, UK, Denmark & Netherlands). You will also develop and manage the new area of Industry solutions in the UK, Denmark and Netherlands.
Your team consists of three direct reporting managers; business development transport, business development industry and Delivery and Operations. You will also have two business developers reporting directly to you looking at decarbonization of the marine sector.. The team of 23 employees are located in Solna, Trollhättan, Luleå, London, Copenhagen and Amsterdam but will grow over time.
This role is placed within Network Solutions, reporting directly into the VP BU Network Solutions. As a member of the management team you will be highly involved in the strategic processes of Vattenfall Networks Solutions.
Main tasks
Drive the business development, sales and delivery for heavy transport in Vattenfall’s main markets – Sweden, Denmark, UK and Netherlands
Prepare and execute a plan for Vattenfall to drive fossil free within one generation for heavy transport including eRoads, buses, trucks, ships, ferries, aircrafts and transports on rails
Prepare and execute a plan for business development, sales and delivery for Industry Solutions for the UK, Denmark and Netherlands
Establish new teams within Vattenfall to deliver innovative solutions across different countries for Heavy transport (including Marine) and Industries (including battery, solar and EV)

Location
Solna, Stockholm


Qualifications
Your profile
We believe that the following strengths and skills will help you be successful in this role:
Customer focus: You are able to combine your business knowledge with strong interpersonal skills to build strong customer relationships and insight. You have the ability to interact with stakeholders on all levels in a professional manner and to quickly create a wide internal and external network.
Strategic mindset: You have the skills and determination to develop and apply the growth strategy for the business and lead your team through complex challenges. You can effectively navigate towards your goal and find ways to meet the needs of all stakeholders involved. You have a strong ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
Leadership: You value diversity and are inclusive and able to lead functional teams towards set goals in an efficient manner. You are curious, seek and give feedback naturally and include diverse opinions in order to accelerate your own and the team’s learning. You are a positive person who is confident and courageous whilst focused on finding solutions.
Desired education and work experience 
Bachelor or Master degree in a relevant field
Extensive experience in managerial positions
A widespread experience within business development and sales,
Experience in project delivery and operations in the electrical distribution business

Furthermore, you are fluent in Swedish and English (verbal and written).


Additional Information
Our offer
Good remuneration, a challenging and international work environment, and the possibility to work with some of the best in the field. You will be working in interdisciplinary teams and you can always count on support from committed colleagues. We offer attractive employment conditions and opportunities for personal and professional development.


More Information
We welcome your application including CV and cover letter through the portal, last day to apply is 12th of April 2023. Selection and interviews are held after last application date.
For more information about the position you are welcome to contact hiring manager Stewart Dawson at stewart.dawson@vattenfall.com For more information about the recruitment process you are welcome to contact recruiter Angeliqa Haapanen at angeliqa.haapanen@vattenfall.com
Trade Union representatives in Sweden are Christian Ericsson (Ledarna), Anne-Marie Sjöbohm (Akademikerna), Asim Nokic (Unionen) and Ulf Tengman (SEKO). To get in contact with the representatives, please call Vattenfall´s switchboard +46 8 739 50 00.
As Vattenfall is part of the Swedish critical infrastructure many of our positions are security classed. If this position is security classed the final candidates can be subject to a security vetting process, according to the Swedish legislation.
Diversity and Inclusion
At Vattenfall, we are convinced that diversity helps building a more profitable, efficient and attractive company. Therefore, we work actively to create a harmonious balance of employees and we encourage applicants of all age, religion, gender identity & expression, sexual identity, disability and ethnic background to apply.
We look forward to receiving your application!
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