Manager, Project Management - Pulp

Do you have a strong track record to lead project professionals that are involved in challenging projects and understand what are the pre-requisites for a successful project already in the sales phase? This is your spot!

We are looking for a Manager, Project Management to lead our project management team in Sweden, focusing primarily on projects within the Pulp Business Unit. Our P&E business line delivers complete pulp mills, process equipment for chemical and mechanical pulp production, and biomass- and waste-fueled power plants. Our main customers are pulp producers and power and heat producers.

In this role, you’ll be part of the P&E Global Project Management team and directly manage our project management professionals in Sweden. You’ll play a crucial role in ensuring that P&E and the Pulp BU meet their commitment to enhancing our customers’ performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure our projects are profitable and set up for success from the sales phase.

• Oversee product support for delivery projects.

• Ensure project involvement at the right stages of the sales process, and step in personally if needed.

• Develop and oversee the governance of the Pulp BU Project portfolio with the Director, Project Management for Pulp BU Projects.

• Keep track of project status and health through reviews and KPIs.

• Foster a proactive, action-oriented team spirit.

• Encourage cross-utilization of project management resources across the business

• Support the development and implementation of P&E project management strategic and annual planning.

• Provide guidance and support for high-risk and complex projects to ensure successful completion and customer satisfaction.

• Maintain a firm grip on project risks, opportunities, contracts, claims, schedules, and financial status.

Expectations:

• A relevant B.Sc. or M.Sc. degree in Engineering.

• 12+ years of experience in a relevant industry with customer interface.

• Proven track record in successful project management in heavy industry or construction projects.

• Excellent interpersonal skills to build trust and motivate your team.

• Strong understanding and experience in developing and managing project management processes, tools, and organizations.

• Excellent proficiency in English both verbal and written communication is required. Other languages are merited, especially Swedish.

Additional information: This position can be based in Sundsvall or Karlstad, Sweden. You need to be willing to travel on short notice.

For additional information about this opening, please call Juuso Tulonen, Director, Project Management, Pulp +358408309725

If you want to learn more about the recruitment process you are welcome to contact Lotta Bäckström, HR Generalist, +46 76–639 85 01

We offer you a stimulating job in a pleasant work team and an international environment that offers good opportunities for personal development. With us, you can continue to build your expertise and get support throughout your career. At Valmet, every day is a learning opportunity with divers’ tasks and challenges that foster professional growth. On top of meaningful work, we support your wellbeing with benefits such as wellness contributions, gym facilities on site, and one free health hour per week.

If you’re ready to take on this exciting challenge and lead our team to new heights, we’d love to hear from you! We look forward to receiving your application with your CV, no later than December 31, 2024.