Project Office Manager to Kanthal

Are you passionate about creating, implementing and execute changes that will have a ripple effect on mankind and the world?
We have a clear direction for our journey ahead, and we always aim to become an even stronger company in our industry. As an enabler for sustainable industrial operations, we're looking for a Project Office Manager to act as a central point of contact in our journey. Your focus will be on delivering excellence via our portfolio of product development projects, to further position Kanthal as a global leader with a strong sustainability offer. If you're passionate about making a positive impact and driving change, we want you to join us as Kanthal's Project Office Manager.


Kanthal Division, part of the Alleima Group, is a place of inclusive collaboration, agility, and innovation – where we nurture an ever-growing portfolio of products and solutions based on the needs of our growing market, and where pioneering technology meets the core of manufacturing. Kanthal is a global company operating within three business units serving a variety of customer segments through our expertise in heating technology and medical applications. Visit www.kanthal.com



Your Role
As the Project Office Manager, you will ensure the successful completion of projects within Kanthals portfolios of new products. Your responsibilities will include transforming technology concepts that address unmet customer needs into new products and offerings. You will lead your team in developing and implementing projects, ensuring that resources are allocated effectively, and tasks are delegated to essential stakeholders within the organization. You will also optimize project management methodologies and promote a project management culture to establish a strong foundation for project management within the organization. As an expert in the field, you will support the organization with your competence and increase its ability to meet market demand for green-energy transition.
The location for this position is semi-flexible but continuous presence in Hallstahammar is a requirement. It also includes international travel.



About You
We are looking for you with a solid background in project management and a proven track record in the field. Ideally, you will have experience leading a Project Office and possess relevant certifications such as PMP. You have a technical background and know how to measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools, and techniques. Strong communication skills are a must, and you should be comfortable interacting with stakeholders, customers, and partners from different organizational levels and backgrounds. You seek to understand the requirements of our customers, and transitions the industry is going through, to fully capture current and future opportunities.
In this role, you will lead our Project Office and coordinate internal resources and stakeholders to ensure flawless project execution. Your inspiring approach should make it easy for you to lead others and make them follow your footsteps.
Lastly, since we operate in an international business environment, you should have excellent English communication skills, both verbally and in writing.


What you can expect from us
-You will be part of an experienced and highly motivated global team striving for a more sustainable world.
-With freedom under responsibility, you take charge of setting part of the agenda.
-This will give you a great opportunity to make a difference in the industrial electrification journey.
-You will be part of a market leading company on a very exciting growth journey.




Additional Information
For further information about this position, please contact:
Jesper Ejenstam, Vice President & Head of Research and Development Division Kanthal, +46 (0)70 616 44 64


Union contacts – Sweden
Satu Danielsson, Unionen, +46 (0)70 670 50 88
Petter Lindblom, Akademikerföreningen, +46 (0)70 616 04 26
Johan Baringson, Ledarna, +46 (0)70 616 20 54

For more information about the recruitment process, please contact recruitment specialist:
Elin Olsson, +46 (0) 76-720 16 99

Welcome with your application no later than 2023-05-09

At Alleima, our mission is much more than delivering high-quality products, technology, and processes - working together to develop solutions based on our customer’s needs and thus achieve our business goals, is a better way to describe our daily work. With curious employees and safety as our priority, we create a work environment where you can develop both personally and professionally.
With a clear direction for our journey ahead, utilizing our position as a technology leader, progressive customer partner, and sustainability driver, we aim to become an even stronger company in our industry.
Are you ready to take on this challenge together with us? Join us on our journey! www.alleima.com