Business Area Manager Project Stations Vattenfall Services

Vattenfall AB · Full-time

Luleå, Luleå, 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, which involves major investments for the energy transition. Working with us means you're part of a mission-critical operation and ensure everything functions properly. 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 Would you like 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! Working with us means you're in a future-focused 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 in major Station Projects! Is that you? Together we make a difference, for all of society. About the Role The Large Station Projects business area works with power station and hydropower projects throughout the country. Our customers are primarily grid operators and power producers. As Business Area Manager, you will be responsible for four departments (with four directly reporting department managers), four project managers, and four specialists. Total responsibility for approximately 100 employees. You'll have the privilege of leading a skilled and engaged team working together to develop the business and create long-term strong results. We offer you a varied leadership role in a results-oriented and business-focused operation. You will have financial, strategic, and operational responsibility for the entire business area and close contact with our customers. You will also be responsible for ensuring safe work practices and maintaining high employee engagement. You report to the Project Unit Manager and are part of the management team. At Vattenfall Services, collaboration is a key to success, and together we secure continued growth and development. Requirements Solid experience from contracting and/or energy industry – you may have a background in construction, infrastructure, or industry Experience leading a large project organization involving turnkey contracts Extensive experience in a leadership position with responsibility for management teams, strategic planning, finance, personnel, and results Experience managing managers (meriting) Communicate fluently in Swedish, both spoken and written. Sometimes communication in English is also required To be successful in this role, you are business-minded, customer-oriented, and drive results through collaboration within your management team as well as in the organization at large. You have the ability to set direction and bring your employees along through high engagement. 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 drive, openness, and courage. Finally, you are experienced in leading remotely while also being present via phone and video. Travel is a natural part of the work (approximately 2 days/week) and a valid driver's license is required for the position. Additional Information What We Offer After several decades in the energy industry, we know that our employees are our most important and valuable asset. Therefore, we offer you a varied work day with great opportunities for personal and professional development. We are a large and stable employer that still feels like family, where employee safety, well-being, 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 give power to a sustainable life. Work Location We operate at approximately 100 locations in Sweden, and you will be based at one of them – for example, 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 (Project Unit Manager) Martin Sandin, [email protected]. For more information about the recruitment process, contact responsible recruiter Johanna Sperling, [email protected]. Trade 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 at 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 screening questions and attaching your CV. We only accept applications through our website. In this recruitment process, assessments will be conducted. Working at Vattenfall means working with mission-critical infrastructure. Therefore, many of our positions are security-classified and you may be subject to civil conscription assignment. If this position is security-classified, a security clearance will be conducted before employment, in accordance with the Security Protection Act. Any civil conscription assignment is made with support in the employment contract and the Total Defense Act. In addition to security clearance, drug testing will be conducted. At Vattenfall, we value being active, positive, open, and safety-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 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.