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About the Company

Vattenfall is one of Europe's largest producers and retailers of electricity and heat. Our main markets are Sweden, Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark, and the United Kingdom. The Vattenfall Group employs approximately 21,000 people. For over a hundred years, we have electrified industries, supplied energy to homes, and transformed lives through innovation.

About the Role

Do you want a meaningful job where you can make a real difference for society and the energy transition? Here, you are part of a socially vital operation and will work on exciting projects, cutting-edge technology, and with colleagues who value each other.

Do you have experience leading complex infrastructure projects? Do you have knowledge of the various components of power systems? Are you a clear communicator who collaborates effectively? Then you might be the person we are looking for! Driving, developing, and building the electricity grid of the future requires a wide range of competencies. As we continue to grow, we are looking for new Project Managers.

We are seeking a Project Manager for substation and line projects within the 20–220 kV voltage range. You will be ultimately responsible for achieving set goals and overseeing the overall management of the project to ensure the right cost, quality, and timeline. This includes leading and coordinating projects, as well as communicating and representing Vattenfall's interests to other stakeholders such as authorities, municipalities, and contractors.

Your primary responsibilities include:

• Leading, distributing, and monitoring work both internally within the project team and externally through our suppliers and contractors.
• Taking overall responsibility within the agreed project framework regarding economy, schedule, function, and quality.
• Monitoring and setting an example for safety work, ensuring a safe working environment.
• Creating and maintaining relationships with customers, consultants, and authorities externally, while collaborating internally with other functions within the company.
• Communicating and reporting project status to relevant stakeholders and ensuring they have the correct information.
• Developing procurement strategies in collaboration with the purchasing department.
• Monitoring forecasts and budget follow-ups for approved projects.
• Working proactively with calculations and risk management within the project.

Requirements

We are looking for someone who thrives in an independent role where you lead and engage others towards set goals and drive projects forward with high quality. You value relationship building and are accustomed to handling numerous contacts and varying demands from stakeholders, other grid companies, and authorities. Through your communication skills, you create clarity for all involved. You easily grasp the big picture and are used to planning and prioritizing in your daily work.

We believe you have a post-secondary education, preferably in energy, power systems, project management, economics, law, or relevant work experience. You have several years of experience in project management during the execution phase, as well as experience with projects within the power sector. Furthermore, you have:

• Knowledge of contract law (AB04/ABT06/ABK09).
• Fluency in Swedish and English, both spoken and written.
• Valid driver's license (Class B).

The following qualifications are meritorious:

• Education in project management and/or electrical safety.
• Experience in project management within regional grids, infrastructure, or development.
• Experience working with other authorities regarding, for example, building permits, water and sewage, traffic safety issues, and/or permit issues.
• Experience working on the supplier side from a customer perspective.
• Experience in mentoring.

Additional Information

In addition to helping shape the smart energy society of the future, we offer you a developmental and varied job with many points of contact. At Vattenfall, we value a good work-life balance, which is why we offer flexibility in work and the possibility to work from home when needed. We also offer a number of other employee benefits, such as reduced working hours, favorable occupational pension agreements, and parental leave supplements. Read more about our benefits here.

Location

Solna, Västerås, or Uppsala. Business travel is required.

For more information about the position, contact the hiring manager Johanna Stedman, [email protected]. For questions regarding the recruitment process, contact recruiter Julia Norberg, [email protected].

Union representatives can be reached via Vattenfall's switchboard, 08 739 50 00. Christian Ericsson, Ledarna; Anne-Marie Sjöbohm, Akademikerna; Jan-Olof Eriksson, Unionen; Ulf Tengman, SEKO.

Please submit your application by 2026-08-09. Selection and interviews will take place after the application deadline. Due to leave, there may be a slight delay in feedback on your application. We only accept applications via our website and do not accept cover letters. You apply quickly and easily by answering selection questions and attaching your CV.

At Vattenfall, we value being active, positive, open, and safety-conscious. We are looking for 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 regarding diversity. Vattenfall actively works to ensure that all employees have the same opportunities and rights regardless of age, ethnic or cultural background, gender, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or disability. Read more about how we work with diversity and inclusion here.

Since the safety of Vattenfall and its employees is crucial, we will conduct a "pre-employment screening" before every employment. These checks are based on the role you will be filling within Vattenfall.

Working at Vattenfall means working with socially vital infrastructure. Therefore, many of our positions are security-classified, and you may be assigned to wartime duties. If this position is security-classified, a security clearance will be conducted prior to employment in accordance with the Security Protection Act. Any wartime assignment will be based on the employment contract and the Total Defence Conscription Act.

We look forward to your application!