Project Director DRI

Research shows that women and other under-represented groups within our industry hesitate to apply unless they tick most boxes of a role description. At Stegra, we are building an impact company with sustainability at its core. We need a diverse, inclusive, and authentic team to rally behind our purpose of de-carbonizing hard-to-abate industries, starting with steel.


So, if you are equally passionate about our purpose yet concerned that your experience doesn’t perfectly align with the qualifications stated in the job advert, we strongly encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate, either for this role – or for another upcoming role in our rapidly growing business.
About us:
Stegra, formerly know as H2 Green Steel, is on a mission to disrupt the global steel industry by producing green steel, with the end goal of bringing down CO2 emissions to zero. By using green hydrogen and fossil-free electricity instead of coal; water and heat will be our primary emissions. By 2030, our ambition is to produce 5 million tonnes of green steel annually in our fully integrated, digitalized, and sustainable plant in Boden, located in northern Sweden - currently in construction phase. But this is just the beginning – our expertise in green hydrogen will enable us to decarbonize other industries in addition to steel, and we look forward to what’s next in store for us.
We are looking for talented, innovative, and purpose-driven people to join our rapidly growing and diverse team. Our employees get to learn everyday, implement the latest technology and test and put their ideas into practice. Together, we are building an impact company with sustainability at its core – for our people, customers, investors, society, and planet.


As the Project Director DRI you will be responsible for establishing the DRI organization.
You will be part of structuring the upcoming Boden plant, towards completion with its impressive 145-meter direct reduction tower. We’re leading the charge in transforming iron ore into sponge iron for our steel products and offering hot briquetted iron for greener, sustainable production. Be part of this pioneering movement as we work to create a market for green steel innovations.
Once project is completed handing over to the Head of DRI.
Responsibilities: 
Build and establish a robust safety culture across the DRI organization Take responsibility to contribute to the set-up of safe work environment.
Responsible for building the team, aligning with the purpose, and values of Stegra.
Set clear organizational goals and monitor progress toward achieving them.
Establish and lead a high-performing management team, providing mentorship and guidance to department managers.
Liaise with functional and operational leaders (for example in planning, logistics, maintenance, technology, quality) and together understand needs and development plans, cost estimates.
Liaise with Senior Management to establish future KPIs and ensure cost-efficiency.
Initiate budget work and approve expenditures for supplies, materials, and human resources.
Ensure the organizations compliance with all relevant industry regulations and standards. Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies.
Prepare a holistic hand-over of established organisation, strategies and plans to Head of DRI ahead of project end.

Qualifications and experience:
Higher relevant education or equivalent. An MBA degree is valued.
Substantial experience in engineering and leadership in Gas Based DRI Plant is required.
Proven Project Management and leadership experienced.
Thorough in planning, management & implementation of projects, process, equipment & facilities.

Competences and skills
We are looking for a skilled and motivated project manager. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise along with excellent communication, problem-solving, analytical abilities, combined with impactful leadership capabilities that drives safety, purpose and production efficiency and quality. You have:
Strong leadership skills to manage and develop teams.
Very good oral and written communication skills in English. Basic Swedish skills are considered an advantage.
Developed self-leadership and possess the ability to motivate a multilingual and diverse team of professionals.
Flexible to new ideas and approaches, maintaining an encouraging attitude toward colleagues and team members.
Familiarity with relevant industry regulations and standards.
Collaborative with cross-functional teams, while staying focused on achieving tangible results.

Time scope:
We are looking for people available to start this assignment by February 2025 until end of project 31st of August.