Program Manager for India

Are you a confident and engaged leader and relationship builder? Do you thrive in an international and dynamic environment? Do you also have experience in international collaborations in energy and climate-related issues – then you might be the one we are looking for! We warmly welcome your application today!

The Swedish Energy Agency's vision is sustainable energy for all. We are facing a new year with exciting and extensive assignments from the government. If you want to work strategically with international business and investment promotion, where the agency's work in India constitutes an important and strategic part, you are welcome to apply.

Your Responsibilities

In the first year, you will take on the role of program manager for India. In addition to India, you will also have the opportunity to work with other initiatives and activities.

As the program manager for India, you will lead a team of at least three people working with India. In the team, you will collaborate with departments, authorities, and organizations both in Sweden and India on a daily basis to drive LeadIt and our accelerator program ISIA forward.

Within LeadIt, we focus on the transition of the steel and cement industries using Swedish knowledge and technology within the framework of a bilateral initiative signed by Prime Ministers Modi and Kristersson at COP28.

In our accelerator program ISIA, we introduce Swedish start-ups and scale-ups to India through delegation trips and programs focusing on selected areas. So far, the Swedish Energy Agency has helped 70 Swedish companies establish themselves in India.

You will have budget and planning responsibilities, including responsibility for resource allocation within the team. Through your interest and understanding of politics and business, you act as a link between different stakeholders in Sweden and India. In the long run, your role may involve responsibility for other programs and thus collaboration with other countries.

The Role Includes:

• Ongoing mapping and analysis of opportunities in India related to Swedish focus areas
• Planning, executing, and evaluating LeadIt and ISIA together with other departments, authorities, and organizations
• Identifying, establishing, and maintaining contacts with Swedish and Indian departments, authorities, and organizations
• Supporting companies with knowledge, financing, and networks within the framework of LeadIt and our accelerator program ISIA
• Representing the agency at international meetings, negotiations, delegations, and conferences
• Preparation of government reports and investigations is also part of the role

Qualifications

Mandatory Requirements:

• Academic education in fields such as business administration, engineering, environmental science, political science, economics, or equivalent experience deemed relevant by the employer
• At least five years of work experience with relevant tasks for the position, such as business, export, or investment promotion work, or work with international organizations and development banks
• At least two years of work experience as a manager or project leader
• Very good knowledge of English and good knowledge of Swedish (spoken and written)
• Very good computer skills (Office suite)
• Ability to travel regularly in the position

Desirable:

• Work experience from India or the region
• Experience from a government agency, organization, or company
• Experience in energy or climate-related issues
• Knowledge of other languages, such as Arabic, French, Hindi, German, or Ukrainian/Russian

Personal Qualities

We place great importance on personal qualities. We are looking for someone who is self-driven and takes responsibility for their work through clear structure and effective planning. You are flexible and can adapt your approach in an international environment where conditions are constantly changing. As a team player, you have a good ability to both lead and collaborate with your colleagues. You are clear and articulate in your communication, both in representation and in individual meetings. Furthermore, you have the ability to establish good relationships combined with a professional and secure demeanor in the role of a civil servant. We look forward to meeting you with drive, commitment, and interest in the position.

About the Organization

The goal of the organization is to promote Swedish knowledge and technology through various strategic programs and activities. Today, we are active in around 18 countries, including India, Germany, Ukraine, and the USA. We work within a range of thematic areas such as fossil-free energy, cities, mobility, and industry to position Sweden as an attractive country for research, innovation, and business development. Ultimately, we aim to establish and support strategic collaborations between Swedish and foreign actors focusing on both export and investment promotion.

Our Offer

The position is a permanent employment with an initial six-month probationary period, with a planned start in August 2025. Positions within the Swedish Energy Agency may be classified for security clearance, which means security checks and background checks according to the provisions of the Security Protection Act. Employment may also involve military placement within the agency.

We want your application with CV and cover letter by April 25, 2025.

If you send your application in any way other than through our application form on our website - please mark your application with diary number 2025-004145. We strive to promote diversity and combat discrimination and welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. If you have protected personal information, please contact us at HR for assistance in submitting your application. We want your application documents in Swedish, and the questions you will need to answer when submitting your application will form the basis for the first selection we make. Your application is a public document according to the principle of public access.

Questions?

If you have questions about the position, please feel free to contact the recruiting manager Niclas Carlsson at niclas.carlsson@energimyndigheten.se (mailto:niclas.carlsson@energimyndigheten.se) or phone 073-660 20 09 (send SMS to arrange a time for a call). You can also contact recruitment consultant Karin Risberg from Poolia at 073-944 51 10.

You can also contact our union representatives: Martin Larsson, SACO-S phone 016-544 24 64 and Petra Lindblom Haddad ST phone 016-5420656.