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Do you have a strong track record of leading project professionals in complex, challenging projects? Do you understand what it takes to set projects up for success already in the sales phase? This is your opportunity!

We are looking for a Manager, Project Management to lead our project management team in Sweden, focusing primarily on projects within the Pulp Mills Business Unit. Our PEC (Pulp, Energy and Circularity) business area delivers complete pulp mills, process equipment for chemical and mechanical pulp production, biomass- and waste-fueled power plants, and services upon. Our main customers are pulp producers and power and heat producers.

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

This position can be based in any Valmet key location in Sweden, preferably in Sundsvall or Karlstad. You need to be willing to travel on short notice.

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 Mills BU Project portfolio with the Director, Project Management for Pulp Mills 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 PEC 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.
• Several 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.

We offer

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.

Additional information

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 January 12, 2026.

For additional information about this opening, you are welcome to contact Marko Pennanen, Director, Project Management, Pulp Mills [email protected].

We perform background checks and alcohol/drug testing for all employees, in line with our commitment to a safe and secure workplace.

When everything works together

Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. With over 19,000 professionals around the world, we are the leading global developer and supplier of technologies, automation, and services for the pulp, paper, and energy industries, and serve an even wider base of process industries with our automation systems and flow control solutions. Our commitment to moving our customers’ performance forward requires creativity, technological innovations, service know-how – and above all, teamwork.

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