Company description

AFRY offers services in engineering, design, digitalization and consulting. We are dedicated experts in industry, energy and infrastructure, creating value for future generations. AFRY has a global reach with deep roots in the Nordics. Together, we are accelerating the transition to a more sustainable society.

Job description

Do you have a strong technical interest, industry experience and a passion for driving projects from start to finish? Then you could be the one we are looking for!

We are looking for a self-driven technical project manager for our client in the Automotive Industry. You will have a key role in leading and coordinating technical installation projects, where you are responsible for the entire project life cycle - from planning to delivery

Your main tasks are to independently run technical projects according to the customer's project model and set master plan.

As a technical project manager, you will be a central player in the customer's project organization. You run technical projects with great responsibility and have the opportunity to influence both strategy and results in a complex industrial environment.

Your daily tasks include:

Lead and run technical projects - you take overall responsibility for the progress of the project, from planning to delivery, focusing on quality, time and cost.

Coordinate and communicate - you'll create strong collaborations between internal departments such as union representatives, HSE, engineering, production, purchasing and quality, ensuring everyone is working towards the same goals.

Build relationships with leaders and decision makers - you'll communicate regularly with line managers and other key people to secure resources, manage dependencies and build commitment.

Report to steering committee - you are responsible for providing clear and structured updates on project status, progress, risks and needs to steering committees and other decision-making forums.

Plan and follow up - you manage the budget, resources and schedule, and act quickly on deviations to keep the project on track.

Navigate the client's project model - you quickly familiarize yourself with structures and processes, and use them to drive the project forward effectively.

Identify risks and opportunities - you take a proactive approach, identifying risks early and proposing solutions that strengthen project execution

Qualifications

We are looking for you who:

• Have at least 3 years of experience in leading technical projects in industry
• A good communicator with the ability to create commitment and clarity
• Have experience of working in a structured way with budget, resources and schedules
• Have an easy time familiarizing yourself with new project models and ways of working
• Are analytical, solution-oriented and have a genuine technical interest
• Live in Umeå and the surrounding area as the customer requires daily presence

Additional information

For questions regarding the position, please contact Business Section Manager - North 

Jonas Enberg, jonas.enberg@afry.com or Olof Lindgren, olof.lindgren@afry.com

For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Recruitment Partner Fanny Sjödell, fanny.sjodell@afry.com

We are unable to accept applications via email. 

Please note that we fill the role on a rolling basis.

Welcome with your application !

At AFRY, we drive change in everything we do. We believe that change happens when bold ideas come together, when we collaborate, innovate and embrace creative solutions, that's how we create the future. We are constantly looking for qualified candidates to join our inclusive teams around the world. Join us and accelerate the green transition