Business Area Manager Project Stations at Vattenfall Services

Vattenfall AB · Full-time

Norrköping, Sweden

Company Description Vattenfall Services Nordic AB builds, maintains, and develops energy solutions for energy and power installations. We develop Sweden's energy infrastructure to create a sustainable future where we find new innovations that contribute to a sustainable society. We work with many different customers and suppliers that involve significant investments for the energy transition. Working with us means you're part of a socially important operation and ensure everything functions. Curious about following our daily work? Follow us on social media! LinkedIn – Vattenfall Services Nordic AB Instagram – Vattenfallservices Together we create Sweden's safest workplace! About the Role Do you want to become an important part of the energy transition? Vattenfall Services is Sweden's leading contracting company in the energy and power sector and we develop Sweden's energy infrastructure! With us you work in a future-oriented industry with a strong focus on sustainability. We need more energy heroes and now we're looking for an engaged Business Area Manager for our project operations for major Station Projects! Is that you? Together we make a difference, for all of society. About the Role The major Station Projects business area works with Station and Hydropower Projects throughout the country. Our customers are primarily grid operators and power producers. As Business Area Manager, you are responsible for four departments (with four directly reporting department managers), four project managers, and four specialists. A total responsibility for approximately 100 employees. You will have the privilege of leading a knowledgeable and engaged team that works together to develop the business and create long-term good results. We offer you a varied leadership assignment in a results-driven and business-oriented operation. You will have financial, strategic, and operational responsibility for the entire business area as well as close contact with our customers. Furthermore, you are responsible for ensuring safe work practices and maintaining high employee engagement. You report to the Head of Projects and are part of the management team. For us, collaboration is a success factor and together we secure Vattenfall Services continued growth and development. Requirements Solid experience from the contracting and/or energy industry – you may for example have a background in construction, infrastructure, or industry Experience leading a larger project organization that includes turnkey contracts Extensive experience in a leadership position with experience managing leadership teams, strategic planning, finance, personnel, and results Experience managing managers (merit) Communicates fluently in Swedish verbally and in writing. Sometimes you also need to communicate in English To be successful in this role, you are business-minded, customer-oriented, and drive results through collaboration within your own management team as well as in the organization at large. You have the ability to set direction and bring your employees along through high participation. Your communication skills are excellent and as a leader you are clear, attentive, and a reliable support for your employees. We hope that together with us you want to continue developing our operations and contribute with drive, openness, and courage. Finally, you are experienced in leading remotely while also being present via phone and video, for example. Travel is a natural part of the work (approximately 2 days/week) and a valid driver's license is a requirement for the position. Additional Information We Offer After several decades in the energy industry, we know that our employees are our most important and valuable asset. That's why we offer you a varied work day with great opportunities for personal and professional development. We are a large and secure employer that still feels familiar where employee safety, wellbeing, and collaboration are important parts of our corporate culture! At Vattenfall Services you can make a difference and together we take responsibility for a sustainable energy transition, together we provide power for a sustainable life. Work Location We are located in approximately 100 cities in Sweden and you will be stationed in one of them – for example in Luleå, Umeå, Sundsvall, Solna, Norrköping, Motala, Gothenburg, Trollhättan, Malmö, or Kalmar. Contact If you want to know more about the position, contact the responsible recruiting manager (Head of Projects) Martin Sandin, [email protected]. For more information about the recruitment process, contact the responsible recruiter Johanna Sperling, [email protected]. Union representatives for this position are Torbjörn Blom (Akademikerna), Magnus Tjergefors (Ledarna), Johan Larsson (SEKO), and Christel Karlsson (Unionen). All contact persons can be reached via Vattenfall's switchboard phone 08-739 50 00. Welcome to submit your application by September 8, 2026. We do not accept personal letters in applications. You apply quickly and easily by answering selection questions and attaching your CV. We only accept applications through our website. Tests will be included in this recruitment process. Working at Vattenfall means working with socially important infrastructure. Therefore, many of our positions are security-classified and you may be subject to war placement. If this position is security-classified, a security clearance will be conducted before employment in accordance with the Security Protection Act. Any war placement occurs with support from the employment agreement and the law on total defense duty. In addition to security clearance, a drug test will be conducted. At Vattenfall we value being active, positive, open, and security-conscious. We seek employees who share our vision and can contribute to strengthening our corporate culture. We are convinced that diversity contributes to building a more profitable and attractive company and strive to be good role models regarding diversity. Vattenfall actively works to ensure all employees have equal opportunities and rights regardless of age, ethnic or cultural background, gender identity, religion/faith, sexual orientation, or functional variation. Read more about how we work with diversity and inclusion here.