Project manager with focus on Energy systems in the transition

Are you a person that is motivated to act as a project leader and is driven for international business development? Do you look for an opportunity to work with international sales and is motivated by the speed of transition that companies and societies is facing? Do you want to support the development of a new field of activity in IVL?

About the position
IVL is experiencing an increasing demand from cities and companies to gain support on plans for efficient energy transition. Based on a number of research projects we have developed a toolbox of energy systems tools that are applied to provide techno-economic and sustainable planning for district energy implementation (heating and cooling). With unique, in-house expertise we are able to provide decisionmakers with support leading up to efficient procurement and, when relevant, to matchmaking with green investors interested in green energy investments.

This field of activity was launched in February 2022 under the brand name TEN21 (find more information here www.ten21.eu (http://www.ten21.eu)). The main idea is to facilitate energy transition for cities and other organizations, attending to their goals for 2030. We are now looking for a person with the ability to support the persons leading the development of TEN21.

TEN21 has initially targeted European actors but is getting interest also outside of Europe. We are looking for a person that is able to build new businesses on the international level. You need to be self-driven and able to act in a fastpaced environment.

You must be prepared to have varying tasks: ranging from acting as back office to the leading staff in IVL to be ready to present TEN21, host meetings and support the preparation of cases. Since much of the business planning is built upon energy systems results it is important that you can understand model outputs and support the senior TEN21 co-workers in their consulting of clients. It is a plus if you can show that you have been engaged in techno-economic energy system modelling (TIMES) before and have skills in Phyton.

Examples of work assignments that you will have

- Day to day project management
- Support senior staff in IVL working to implement TEN21
- Work pro-actively with business development and sales of projects to further develop TEN21
- Project lead smaller as well as larger projects in an international setting
- Contribute with your expertise and experience within the areas of energy system development
- Establish and manage an efficient communication strategy about TEN21


The international group at IVL
The international group aims to deliver research and assignments in developing countries. The last couple of years the group has conducted several projects within the areas of sustainability in as well as African and South American countries. In addition, the group is a part of Team Sweden, through projects working with export promotion of cleantech solutions as well as competence projects for the international audience.

Qualifications
To succeed in this role, we expect:

- Relevant education; Master’s degree or higher is assumed
- At least 5 years’ experience with energy systems modelling, a plus if you know TIMES and Phyton
- Documented ability to work in international projects, a plus if you have experience from working in EU projects
- Experience from the district heating sector: either as a practitioner or a researcher
- Excellent communication skills
- Fluent in English both verbally and written. Swedish and/or additional languages are appreciated


Who are you?
- You are curious, professional, organized and result oriented.
- You are driven, engaged and work pro-actively to share your energy
- Driven team player as well as be able to work independently
- You find it easy to build good relations and trust with customers, research financiers, co-workers, project teams and partners.
- You have the capability to quickly understand customers’ needs and can translate them to other in IVL develop project ideas.
- You have a strong analytic ability and an ability to be flexibly working with different activities at the same time


About IVL
IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute conducts research and consulting in the entire area of environment and sustainability. Our consulting assignments are based on science, our research is characterized by interdisciplinary and system thinking. The customer base is found in all industries, authorities and organizations. The base for the business is Sweden and Europe, but the customers are all over the world, not least in China, where IVL has had operations for over 30 years. IVL currently has offices in Stockholm, Gothenburg, Malmö, Skellefteå, Beijing, Mumbai and Fiskebäckskil.

The Group has sales of SEK 420 million. The foundation Institute for Water and Air Conservation Research (SIVL) is the sole owner of IVL and together with the business community and government agencies, collaboration is established on important issues in the area of environment and sustainable development. Our boards include representatives from both the business community and government agencies.

IVL employs over 360 engineers, chemists, marine biologists, geologists, behavioral scientists, political scientists, communicators and many more. Our vision is to drive the transition to a sustainable society and common to all our missions is an interplay between ecological as well as economic and social perspectives.

Our offer
We work in a creative and developing environment where flexibility, high level of responsibility and good professional development. As a co-worker at IVL you will be a part of a workplace that put high focus on diversity, team collaboration, innovation and personal engagement. The high level of community feeling is supported by the sports club, art association, parties, after works and other activities. IVL has adapted the flexible workplace and here you can level up your involvement in the sustainable transition.

Other information
This recruitment is a part of the international expansion of IVL. Preferably you are located in Göteborg since this is the hub for building the TEN21 activity. The position is a permanent position with a 6 month trial period. We are hiring on an ongoing basis and encourage you to send your CV and letter of interest as soon as possible but no later than November 30. Any applications coming in after that date will be discarded.

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