Program Manager (Västerås)

Northvolt is further expanding facilities in Västerås. Therefore we are looking to hire a Program Manager with a strong track record in early project execution of complex construction projects.
As Program Manager, you will take ownership of the early project execution in a subset of a large-scale battery factory being built in Germany. You will be the key person in one of the largest factory projects in Europe, ensuring planning of building, process utilities and manufacturing equipment.
You will be responsible for prioritizing project resources, managing partners and ensuring the cost and timeliness of projects are according to plan. You are expected to build up and strengthen the in-house team.
The Program Manager will work across a number of different disciplines within Northvolt, including construction, process design and procurement. You will work with your project resources on a daily basis but will, in addition to that, have daily interactions with respective work stream leaders in Northvolt.
In general, you have experience in driving and leading large and complex projects. You are execution-oriented and can motivate your colleagues and team to go the extra mile.
You have experience as project manager driving greenfield/brownfield projects in demanding industries, e.g. mining, oil & gas, pharmaceutical, automotive, semi-conductor manufacturing.
You may have experience from projects such as building new sites, installing new equipment, and/or major re-work on current infrastructure. Your involvement in such projects has been in designing and planning and/or driving and tracking execution of such projects, as well as being deeply involved in day-to-day problem solving.
You are creative, open-minded and willing to work on many tasks at the same time, from double checking a calculation from an equipment vendor, to filling out an excel template to leading a complex multi-month installation exercise.
You will get the chance to have a real impact on our success story in Europe and see the results of your work. Our organization requires and values great self-discipline and a natural talent to make things happen. Apply with CV in English or your complete LinkedIn profile.
Skills & Requirements
Education/Experience
We expect you to have a good track record as a senior project manager, or program management, driving complex projects in brownfield or greenfield expansion, in design, in procurement as well as in the construction phase (EPCM).
You are highly execution-oriented and have a track record of executing successful projects.
You have a demonstrated ability managing resource allocation, setting up schedules and plans as well as follow up routines for large complex projects
You appreciate and manage well to work in multicultural teams.
You have a strong ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines with excellent time management skills.
With a strong customer focus and service mind, you have a good track record of delivering on promises.
You have an engineering university degree (B Sc, M Sc or similar) and a genuine interest in technology.

Specific Skills/Abilities
Excellent English speaking and communication skills.
Solution- and goal-oriented mindset.
Highly organized, result driven with a natural talent to make things happen by setting ambitious targets and delivering upon them.
Open and inclusive personality.
Has a can do-attitude with an entrepreneurial spirit.