Company description
Business Unit (BU) Vattenfall Power Solutions is a business unit of approximately 650 people within Business Area (BA) Vattenfall Generation that trains personnel in Swedish nuclear power, delivers nuclear fuel to Vattenfall's nuclear power plants, develops and implements projects and assignments and provides internal technical specialist services for all of Vattenfall's operations, Group staffs and stakeholders. This includes activities such as development and provision of training, project management and project support, analysis management and investigation, product development, nuclear safety and dam safety assignments. The focus of the Vattenfall Power Solutions business unit is to develop our capabilities in project management and selected key technical disciplines. We work actively with continuous improvement initiatives and development of our models, where our work and competence create great value for Vattenfall and its investments.
About the role
Are you willing to take the step for fossil freedom? Then we should talk. We're looking for ambitious people to join our diverse, talented team. If you value collaboration and enjoy responsibility, we offer you a place to grow while working purpose-driven.
Business Unit (BU) Vattenfall Power Solutions (VPS) is a business unit with approximately 650 employees within Business Area (BA) Generation. We develop and execute projects and assignments, supply nuclear fuel to Vattenfall's nuclear power plants, provide technical services to several of Vattenfall's operations and act as the central nuclear training body.
Our activities include project management and project support, analysis management and investigations, product development and assignments in nuclear safety and dam safety. Within BU VPS, we focus on strengthening our capabilities in project management and selected key technical disciplines. We work actively with continuous improvements and development of our working methods and models - where our competence contributes to creating great value for Vattenfall and its investments.
Vattenfall currently has five nuclear power reactors in operation. These plants are undergoing continuous improvements and modernization to be able to deliver stable, safe and fossil-free electricity for a long time to come. In parallel, major investments are being made in hydro power, with a focus on renewal and capacity increases. Vattenfall is also working to establish new nuclear power on the Värö Peninsula.
The project department within the Project West unit currently has around 60 employees. We see a continued growing demand and plan to expand the team with about 15 new colleagues in project management and project planning.
Your tasks
As a project manager at VPS, you will lead complex and challenging projects in an organization where safety, structure and order are key values. We offer you exciting and varied assignments where you get the opportunity to make a real difference.
You will be responsible for running projects in the nuclear power industry. The assignments vary in both scope and technical areas - from electrical power, instrumentation and control equipment to mechanics, process and construction. Projects can range from small teams of around ten members to larger assignments with up to fifty people and multiple suppliers. We strive to match your skills with the right type of assignment.
In the role, you will be responsible for leading cross-functional project teams, defining clear objectives, requirements and scope, and ensuring that projects deliver on time, cost and quality. We are a learning organization that actively leverages experience and best practices to continuously improve our business.
You will be part of a team that values openness, collaboration and a positive work climate. You will work together with competent colleagues in your own unit and other disciplines. We encourage skills development and networking as a natural part of our development.
We know that our employees are the key to our success. We value your development and will always encourage you to use your skills and provide you with opportunities to grow through new challenges, training and skills transfer. With us, you will be trusted to act with great freedom and responsibility, which together with good working conditions and mutual trust provides a high level of flexibility and work-life balance.
Requirements
We are looking for you who are a confident and committed leader with good knowledge of project processes. You drive projects from idea to implementation with a clear focus on goals, results and collaboration. Through your communication skills, you build trust, motivate the team and build strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. Your leadership is characterized by structure, adaptability and a holistic approach.
We are looking for you who have:
- Some to several years of experience in project management
- Civil engineering degree, other relevant academic education or equivalent experience
- Experience in project management in industry, such as energy, oil / gas, infrastructure, construction or off-shore
- Very good knowledge of Swedish and English, both in speech and writing
- B driving license
It is also meritorious if you have:
- Experience in nuclear operations
- Certification according to PMI, IPMA or similar
Whether you are suitable for the position or not depends both on your skills and experience but also on your personal qualities. Therefore, do not hesitate to apply even if you do not meet everything listed above, it may be just you we are looking for.
We are convinced that diversity helps build a more profitable and appealing company and strive to be good role models when it comes to diversity. Vattenfall works actively to ensure that all employees have the same opportunities and rights regardless of age, ethnic or cultural background, gender, religion/belief, sexual orientation or disability. Read more about how we work with diversity and inclusion here.
As part of our work to increase gender equality, we particularly encourage women to apply for this position.