Business Area Manager Project Stations Vattenfall Services

Vattenfall AB · Full-time

Trollhättan, Sweden

Company Description Vattenfall Services Nordic AB builds, maintains, and develops energy solutions for energy and power facilities. 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 being part of a socially important operation and ensuring everything functions properly. Curious to follow 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 be 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 a sustainable future. We need more energy heroes and now we're looking for a committed 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 Large Station Projects business area works with Station and Hydropower projects throughout the country. Our customers are primarily distribution network companies 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. 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 strong results. We offer you a varied leadership role 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. You are also responsible for ensuring safe work practices and maintaining high employee engagement. You report to the Head of Projects and are part of the management group. With us, collaboration is a success factor and together we secure Vattenfall Services' continued growth and development. Requirements Solid experience from contracting and/or the energy sector – for example, you could have a background in construction, infrastructure, or industry Experience leading a larger project organization that includes turnkey contracts Extensive experience in a management position with responsibility for management groups, strategic planning, finance, personnel, and results Experience managing managers (meritorious) Communicates fluently in Swedish orally 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 in your own management group 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, responsive, and a trusted 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 accustomed to leading remotely while also being present via phone and video. Travel is a natural part of the work (approximately 2 days/week) and a Class B driver's license is a requirement for the position. Additional Information We Offer After several decades in the energy sector, we know that our employees are our most important and valuable asset. Therefore, we offer you a varied workday with great opportunities for personal and professional development. We are a large and secure employer that still feels family-like 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 provide power for a sustainable life. Work Location We are located 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 (Head of Projects) Martin Sandin, [email protected]. For more information about the recruitment process, contact the 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 main switchboard phone 08-739 50 00. Welcome to submit your application no later than 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 placed on civil emergency duty. If this position is security-classified, a security clearance will be conducted before employment in accordance with the Security Protection Act. Any civil emergency placement occurs with support in the employment contract and the Total Defense Duty Act. In addition to security clearance, drug testing is performed. 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 when it comes to diversity. Vattenfall actively works to ensure that 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.