Vacant job

Area Manager

As Area Manager, you will report directly to the Project Director, and you will assume responsibility to execute the area scope from execution to hand over to operation. Your main responsibilities include delivering the project safely, on time, and within budget by driving key contracts and coordinating resources across the internal team as well as with our partners. You will report status and escalations of the project directly to the management team and other stakeholders (such as the Board) as necessary. In addition to delivering the Boden project, you will develop Stegra’s ability to execute projects in a way that competes on a global scale. You will be seen as an expert in project delivery within your area and will develop your cross-functional team accordingly. You work in a matrix structure in close cooperation with Site Execution, Project Control, and Engineering to optimize delivery.

The role is based in Boden, Sweden, with regular travel to various project, contractor, and fabrication sites as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary teams and coordinate EPCM partners, OEMs, and contractors to ensure aligned execution
• Drive a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with HSE requirements and industry best practices
• Develop and execute area strategies, work packages, and procurement plans in collaboration with Engineering, Procurement, and Project Managers
• Manage area budgets, forecasts, priorities, and resource allocation across multiple work packages
• Oversee area schedules and remove execution constraints through structured lookahead planning
• Monitor performance, risks, productivity, and project controls data to support informed decision-making

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of industry experience, of which at least 10 years with hands-on project leadership experience in demanding industrial environments (e.g., Steel, Oil & Gas, semiconductor, automotive, battery manufacturing)
• Engineering degree (B.Sc. / M.Sc. or similar) is required
• Fluency in English
• Track record as a project manager driving complex projects, covering both the planning/designing phase as well as the execution phase
• Experience working on an owner’s team is a plus
• Experience working in a multi-cultural environment is a plus