Project Leader

Assignment Description

We are seeking a driven and engaged Project Leader to support an extensive production and IT transformation. The assignment requires on-site presence five days a week.

The transformation spans production engineering, digitalization, automation and a global modernization programme covering Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP – SAP), strengthening processes, systems and operational capabilities for a more integrated, efficient and future-ready organization.

Working closely with the business and local and global stakeholders, you will combine project management, change management and leadership to coordinate cross-functional projects and change initiatives, translate business needs into structured execution and coordinate local programme activities.

You will plan, prioritize and manage multiple projects, activities and changes according to business and operational needs, meeting agreed budget, timeline, quality and installation requirements while tracking progress, risks, dependencies, milestones, deliverables and results.

You will coach, support and develop team members, help teams and working groups establish a sense of purpose, understanding and manageability, and represent the business in relevant meetings and forums. You will promote collaboration across organizational boundaries and stakeholder alignment to support successful implementation.

Required Qualifications:

• Fluency in Swedish and English, both spoken and written.
• The ability to turn business needs into structured activities and practical implementation.
• Strong skills in planning, organization and coordination.
• Experience working with different functions and stakeholder groups.
• A strong interest in leadership, organizational change and continuous improvement.
• A university degree in Engineering, IT, Business/Economics or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant professional experience.
• The ability to establish relationships, generate engagement and facilitate collaboration across functions.
• The ability to track project progress, identify risks and dependencies, and follow up on deliverables.
• Experience leading and coordinating cross-functional teams or projects.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience relevant to change management, operational development or transformation initiatives.
• The ability to work at both strategic and operational levels, balancing overall objectives with day-to-day execution.
• The ability to handle multiple activities and priorities simultaneously.
• Project management experience and/or experience leading projects or initiatives in production, engineering, digitalization, IT or business transformation.
• The ability to support teams and stakeholders during organizational or operational change.

It is considered meritorious if you have experience in manufacturing or production environments, experience of digitalization, automation or IT transformation related to production, familiarity with MES, ERP or other production-related business systems, or experience coordinating activities within larger transformation programmes involving both local and global stakeholders.