Arbetsbeskrivning

Northvolt has an exciting job offer for a Project Manager to join our Skellefteå team.

In joining us you will play an important part from the very start in developing a new generation of large-scale European battery factories. Northvolt will play an important role in the transformation to a carbon-free society, and this is your opportunity to take part in leading those efforts and help drive us to success.

A Project Manager manages the development and implementation process of a company’s products and services. Coordinates departmental or cross-functional teams, focused on delivering new or upgrading existing products. Monitors the project from initiation through delivery including planning and directing schedules and monitoring budget/spending. Organizes cross-functional activities, ensuring completion of the project i.e. product on schedule and within budget constraints.

Key responsibilities

• Daily manage safety within the project. Internal audits, permits, risk assessments to be controlled, training and documentation.
• Ensure safe operations by following safety procedures, rules and legislation and acting as a role model as well as assuring that all work in the area is following the standards.
• Schedule the project activities and set objectives for the project and follow up in progress. Take actions to ensure success of the project together with management.
• Report status, achieved results and suggest necessary improvements. Make root cause analysis of deviations to enable improvement actions.
• Coordinate resources and assuring that everybody has got the correct information, P&IDs and
• Provide technical and coordination support and documentation to Senior Management
• Cooperation with maintenance, process engineering, quality, purchasing and legal to ensure high level of quality of work
• Implement, improve and maintain high housekeeping standards within working area.
• Train others on equipment, methods, processes and company standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field.
• Advanced certifications, such as Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Scrum Master (CSM), or Lean Six Sigma certification, are highly desirable.
• 2+ years of experience managing projects in the manufacturing, automotive, or related industry, preferably with experience in large-scale or multi-phase projects.
• Proven experience in leading cross-functional teams, budgeting, and managing timelines in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Prior experience managing projects related to product launches, process improvements, or plant expansions within manufacturing/automotive

Specific skills

• Project Planning and Scheduling: Proficiency in creating detailed project plans, schedules, and timelines using project management software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Asana, Jira).
• Risk Management: Strong risk assessment skills, with experience in developing risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans to address project issues.
• Performance Tracking: Skilled in monitoring and measuring project progress against KPIs, milestones, and deliverables to ensure accountability and goal alignment.
• Manufacturing and Automotive Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with industry-specific regulations, standards, and best practices, such as ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and APQP (
• Process Improvement Methodologies: Understanding of Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies to drive project efficiencies and quality improvements.

Personal success factors

• Team Leadership: Demonstrated ability to motivate, mentor, and lead project teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
• Accountability: Strong sense of accountability, with the drive to lead teams to meet project milestones and deliver high-quality results.
• Problem Solving: Strong critical thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to identify root causes of issues and develop effective solutions
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to align project objectives with organizational goals, considering both short-term and long-term impacts.
• Continuous Improvement Mindset: Proactive in seeking ways to improve project management processes and adopt best practices.
• Take responsibility for establishing an excellent working culture with a high level of engagement and positive attitude making things happen with good team spirit.

Apply with CV in English or your complete LinkedIn profile.

Full time employment, fixed salary.

Planned starting date is ASAP.