Project Manager

AkzoNobel supply the sustainable and innovative paints and coatings that our customers, communities – and the environment – are increasingly relying on. That’s why everything we do starts with People. Planet. Paint. Our world class portfolio of brands – including International, Interpon, Nordsjö and Sikkens – are trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and have set our sights on becoming the global industry leader. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering paints company that’s committed to science-based targets and is taking genuine action to address globally relevant challenges and protect future generations.
Take the great opportunity to work in one the most colorful company in the world! Do you have a passion for project management and a high level of drive and energy? Then you are the one we are looking for!


Why should you work at AkzoNobel?
With us at AkzoNobel you are met by a warm and welcoming atmosphere, where we work together with a focus on innovation and sustainability, to achieve the goal of being a world leader in the color industry. Diversity enriches our workplaces, and we work actively together with our employees to make them feel comfortable and develop. We work strategically to become a better employer. This result, among other things, in that we are appointed to one of Sweden's Career Companies and have received Top Employer certification 2023. We offer you an international working environment where you get to take on rewarding and challenging tasks that broaden your horizons and develop you in your role. You will work with competent and like-minded colleagues who share your attitude and enthusiasm. Welcome to us!


What you will do?
As a Project Manager within Nordic Marketing, you will be dedicated to lead, drive and coordinate the team throughout the execution of a project from first idea until launch and evaluation in cooperation with all parts in the value chain.
You will focus on:
- Manage new product introduction (NPI) projects from idea to launch
- Setting up and managing project teams
- Day-to-day collaboration with project members and stakeholders to be able secure projects deliver On-Time-In-Full.
- Develop and drive the team and align the planning to meet the deadlines
- Keep all relevant stakeholders informed about progress and input required to reach project deadlines
- Lead the yearly innovation roadmap process
-Manage non-NPI cross functional projects
-Close cooperation with Brand Managers and Product Manager in order to be able to accelerate and optimize projects in a professional way, based on expertise and knowledge.
- Initiate and secure a successful business case based on the inputs from the stakeholders
- Analyzing and managing project risk
- Responsible for Portfolio Management Review process), as a part of the yearly integrated business planning process.
This is a fulltime temporary position starting as soon as possible. You will report to Marketing Manager Brand & Portfolio Nordics and will be placed at our site just outside Malmö.


Who you are?
We believe that you are a person with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, particularly the ability to motivate people and to engage effectively with people at all levels.
You have a strong drive for results, do not hesitate to take decisions when it is needed and have a structured way of working. You are flexible and open-minded to new ideas and have an ability to work in a dynamic and changing environment without losing track on priorities.
The successful candidate has a university degree and at least 5 years of experience in project management ideally within a marketing function.
As you will work in an international environment it is important that you have a good command of English both written and spoken and able to understand Swedish, Danish and Norwegian


Your application
We welcome people from all different backgrounds who see sustainability, safety and innovation as important principles. If you have a passion for paint, take the plunge and submit your application already today for your chance to work together with us! We go through the applications continuously.

For further information about the role, please contact Camilla Engerby, Marketing Manager Brand & Portfolio team, +46 734 35 1328
For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Christina Borin, Talent Acquisition Lead Nordics, christina.borin@akzonobel.com