Process Manager External Workforce

Company Description
Vattenfall is one of Europe’s largest producers and retailers of electricity and heat. Our main markets are Sweden, Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark, and the UK. The Vattenfall Group has approximately 21 000 employees. We have been electrifying industries, powering homes and transforming life through innovation for more than 100 years. We now want to make fossil free living possible within one generation and we are driving the transition to a sustainable energy system.
Job Description
Join Our Growing External Workforce Team!
Exciting times are ahead as we expand our External Workforce team, offering a unique opportunity to be part of our professional, international team. As part of a high-profile Centre of Excellence project, our team is receiving significant attention and support from senior management and as part of this team you'll be at the forefront of shaping the future ways of working in the management of Vattenfall’s contingent workforce.


About the position
As the Process Manager for External Workforce Management, a senior leadership position within the external workforce team at Vattenfall, you will oversee the entire end-to-end process for hiring external consultants. Including identifying strategic competence needs, finding the right suppliers and ensuring an efficient hiring process for externals. This role involves integration across various departments and maintaining process consistency and functionality across different systems and markets. As Process Manager you will engage with stakeholders and ensure compliance with diverse regulations and business practices across countries. This role also includes setting and tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure the process aligns with organizational goals.

Your tasks and responsibilities
End-to-End Process Management:
Comprehensive Oversight: Manage the entire end-to-end process for external resources, from workforce planning via sourcing strategy and supplier management to the engagement of externals.
Process Optimization: Ensure that all sub-processes are seamlessly implemented and maintained by setting relevant standards and demands to relevant process managers.
Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with various departments e.g. IT, HR, Procurement and Finance to ensure the process is integrated and applicable across different markets and business areas.
Integration and Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Stakeholder Management: Ensure effective process integration by engaging with stakeholders and driving cross-departmental meetings and workshops.
Compliance and Adaptation: Work closely with HR and Procurement to ensure processes meet compliance requirements across multiple countries and business areas.
Process Implementation and Maintenance:
Initial Setup: Develop and implement new processes where gaps exist and streamline existing ones.
Ongoing Maintenance: Regularly review and update processes to reflect changes in regulations, business needs, and market conditions.
Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements and lead initiatives to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Qualifications

Educational Background: A university degree, preferably in a relevant field, or equivalent knowledge gained through extended experience in a similar role.
Work Experience: Minimum of 7-10 years in process management, with experience in international and complex environments.
Skills: Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills; ability to work pragmatically and adaptively.
Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with process documentation tools and methodologies; understanding of international compliance and regulatory requirements.

Additional Information
Our Offer 
We offer 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 as ‘Ask and Share’ concept is essential for the way we work. We offer attractive employment conditions (smart working, flexible working hours and a good-work-life balance) and opportunities for personal and professional development. Click here for further information.

Location
You have the possibility to work from one of our three locations; Solna (Sweden), Hamburg (Germany) or Amsterdam (the Netherlands)

For more information about the position you are welcome to contact hiring manager Jesper Ingre, Process Owner External Workforce, jesper.ingre@vattenfall.com or +46 70 645 79 00. For more information about the recruitment process you are welcome to contact our recruiter Carolina Osterman, carolina.osterman@vattenfall.com

Trade Union representatives in Sweden are Trade Union representatives are Akademikerna – Rolf Ohlsson, Ledarna – Christer Gustafsson, SEKO – Christer , Unionen – Inger Strandberg. You can reach them on 08-739 50 00. via Vattenfall´s switchboard +46 8 739 50 00.

We welcome your application in English no later than 8th of September 2024. We kindly request that you do not send applications by any means other than via our website.

At Vattenfall we are convinced that diversity contributes to build a more profitable and attractive company and we strive to be a good role model regarding diversity. Vattenfall works actively for all employees to have the same opportunities and rights regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, transgender identity or expression, religion or other belief, disability or sexual orientation. Click here for further information.

The security of Vattenfall and its employees is essential. For that reason, a pre-employment screening will be part of your recruitment process. The screening is based on the role you will fulfill within Vattenfall.

Since Vattenfall is a part of the Swedish critical infrastructure, many of our services are security classed. If this position is security classed the final candidates might be subjected to a security vetting process, according to the Swedish legislation.

We look forward to receiving your application!