SSAB - Project Controls Manager

We are reinventing the future of steel. We aim to be first steel company in fossil-free steel making.
We are looking for a senior project scheduler with passion for scheduling details optimization, predictions and coordination. Join our newly established Transformation office with optional location but preferable in one of our main sites in Finland or Sweden. You will report to Senior Project Manager at Transformation Office.
Are you experienced in project scheduling in large scale investment projects – we can offer a great opportunity to be part of revolutionizing the industry by implementing a steelmaking process that does not create fossil-fuel CO2 emissions. You can read more at www.ssab.com.
Becoming part of the SSAB family means joining a journey. A journey that we believe is essential for the sustainability of this planet. Steel has been one of the most important materials for developing our society and it will continue to be so. In the roofs over our heads, in the bridges connecting our cities and in the cars of tomorrow. At SSAB we are proud of our history and leadership in high-strength steel. But we are also aware that the production of steel is one of the largest emitters of greenhouse gases in the world. That has to change. That is why we have developed the world’s first fossil free steel production and has committed to becoming largely fossil-free by around 2030. As part of SSAB you will be instrumental in realizing this goal and push for the green transformation of the whole steel industry.
About the position
Are you a business driven and self-motivated person with a strong sense for details, analysis and technical logics? As project scheduler you will have an important role in our transformation journey. The main purpose in this role is to assist the project manager with schedule planning, coordinate tasks, and monitor the timelines of scheduled activities. The project scheduler is responsible for developing and managing the overall schedule for the SSAB transformation project(s) based upon input from project team members, main contractors and vendors as well as SSAB internal divisions and departments.
You will keep stakeholders informed of project timelines and changes. This is a team collaboration and the Transformation project is the biggest construction and operations implementation project SSAB has ever had. You handle recommending actions to keep projects within budget, and completed on time. We build as we grow organically but always with future in mind.
Main responsibilities
Overall coordinate and manage the project schedule for the transformation project.
Report progress as well as evaluation reports on regular basis.
Analyze the schedule to identify activities where there are risk of delays.
Support Project team with schedule related questions.

About You
A minimum level of university education like Bachelor´s degree in engineering, project management or equivalent.
Experience and understanding of large multidiscipline EPC-projects.
Minimum working experience of 10 years.
Have expert knowledge of schedule management tool (Primavera & MS Project).


Structure and analytical approach to engage and coordinate internal and external stakeholders.
Good communication skills and an open mindset and thinking outside the box is needed.



Our offer
At SSAB we strive for a diverse and inclusive environment. We use our values – driven, true and ahead – in making everyday decisions, keeping the customer at the heart of what we do. This makes us all team players, each with the drive to improve. When joining SSAB you will become part of an organization of passionate problem solvers working together on important challenges. We will support your growth by providing a safe and friendly workplace that contributes to work-life balance. If you set out to achieve it, at SSAB you will have the possibility of broadening your skills and grow within your field or beyond.
We offer a wide range of appreciated benefits to our employees. Some examples of these are listed here:
Profit sharing
Life balance through reduction of working hours
Wellness grants

Recruitment process
1. Apply
2. Interview
3. Come and meet us
4. Reference Check
5. Sign
Background check may be a part of the recruitment process.
Got questions about this position?
Please contact
Jaryd Marais, Senior Project Manager CMC, Transformation Office, phone +46 76 133 4090
Karoline Vikingdotter Törmä, Director People & Organization, Transformation Office, phone +46 70 538 9463
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Words from your future manager
"My name is Jaryd Marais and I will be your manager. In this role you will have an interesting and stimulating job in a highly progressive environment. You have opportunities to influence the success on transformation journey and being part of the development of the fossil free future for steel industry in a great professional project team. You will be part of a team who continue to drive a strong culture in SSAB, a strong business result with a growth mindset."
SSAB is a Nordic and US-based steel company that builds a stronger, lighter and more sustainable world through value added steel products and services. Working with our partners, SSAB has developed SSAB Fossil-free™ steel and plans to reinvent the value chain from the mine to the end customer, largely eliminating carbon dioxide emissions from our own operations. SSAB Zero™, a largely carbon emission-free steel based on recycled steel, further strengthens SSAB’s leadership position and our comprehensive, sustainable offering independent of the raw material. SSAB has employees in over 50 countries and production facilities in Sweden, Finland and the US. SSAB is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm and has a secondary listing on Nasdaq Helsinki. Join us on our journey! www.ssab.com, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X and YouTube.