Project Manager for Switchgear & Hydropower Projects

Vattenfall AB · Full-time

Kungsgatan 72, Umeå, 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 in energy transition. Working with us, you operate in a mission-critical business and ensure that everything functions. Curious about 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 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 a sustainable future. Together we make a difference for the entire society. We are looking for an experienced project manager who wants to drive our projects forward. In this role, you are responsible for your projects and for leading and developing your project organization to achieve the best possible results. With us, you not only get the opportunity to grow—you are encouraged to do so! About the Role As a project manager, you are responsible for leading and delivering large projects in the range of 10 MSEK up to 1,000 MSEK. You work with turnkey contracts that include site work, construction, procurement, design, assembly, and commissioning, with responsibility for driving the project to completion on time and with high quality. To assist you, you have subproject managers, site managers, technicians in the field, and internal support functions. Organizationally, you belong to our business area "Stations Projects North." Your main areas of responsibility include: Planning and implementation of the project Leadership and management of the project team Responsibility for the financial outcome of projects and management of closure and financial follow-up Informing and reporting on project status to the client Participating in construction meetings and negotiations with the customer Risk management Reporting and documentation of project progress Procurement and contracting of suppliers and materials The work involves a strong focus on safety, progress, engagement, and quality. Our hope is that you will help the business grow and generate further opportunities in collaboration with customers and suppliers. Safety always comes first at Vattenfall Services, and together we create Sweden's safest workplace! As a Project Manager, you will primarily work from your office but will also spend time on site. Travel is a natural part of the work. Those working on larger projects travel longer distances where overnight stays occur. Requirements To be successful in this role, you have the ability to build strong collaborations and set direction. You are proactive, action-oriented, solve problems, and handle unexpected situations. You are a confident and clear leader who creates engagement through participation, and you have the ability to structure work to reach both intermediate goals and overarching objectives. Finally, you are business-minded with good entrepreneurial spirit, but would never let profitability come before safety. We know you will develop together with us. But we would like to see that you already have: Experience leading and delivering large projects Experience from the power sector Experience from the contracting industry Experience with customer and supplier relationships Experience with contract law and contract negotiations B-class driver's license is required Good knowledge of Swedish and English, both spoken and written Additional Information What We Offer After several decades in the energy sector, we know that our employees are our most important and valuable asset. That is why 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, 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 Luleå, Jokkmokk, Skellefteå, Kalix, or Umeå and surrounding areas. Indicate your preferred work location in your application. Contact For more information about the position, contact recruiting manager Aina Jansson, [email protected]. For questions about the recruitment process, contact recruiter Johanna Sperling, [email protected]. Labor union representatives for this position are Jennifer Svensson Unionen, Patrik Jakobsson SEKO, Magnus Tjergefors Ledarna, and Torbjörn Blom Akademikerna. You can reach all of them via Vattenfall's switchboard, 08 739 50 00. Submit your application by September 27, 2026 at the latest. We use continuous selection and interviews, so don't delay sending in your application. 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. Assessments will be part of this recruitment process. Working at Vattenfall means working with mission-critical infrastructure. Therefore, many of our positions are security-classified and you may be subject to war mobilization. If this position is security-classified, a security vetting will be conducted before employment, in accordance with the Security Protection Act. Any war mobilization will be conducted with support in the employment contract and the Act on Total Defense Obligation. In addition to security vetting, 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 help strengthen 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 that all employees have equal opportunities and rights regardless of age, ethnic or cultural background, gender identity, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or functional variation. Learn more about how we work with diversity and inclusion here.