Project Manager, Materials & Industrials, Malmö or Umeå

Do you want to create value for Sweden and thrive in a global role where you get to support Swedish companies within Materials and Industrials in their international growth? Then we have the role for you.

Business Sweden has a unique mandate, assigned by the Swedish government and the private sector to accelerate the global growth of Swedish companies, and support international companies to invest and expand in Sweden.

We are now looking for an experienced professional with industry competence within Materials and Industrials, to join our team in Sweden who will work across two strategic fronts:

• Supporting international companies to invest and establish operations in Sweden

• Helping Swedish SMEs to prepare for and succeed in international expansion

You will report to the Head of Materials & Industrials, and lead or be part of projects across the organisation globally at Business Sweden. You will also build strategic collaborations with external stakeholders and represent Business Sweden both in Sweden and abroad. The position will be based outside the Stockholm region, in one of Business Sweden's regional offices in Sweden, preferably Malmö or Umeå, based on dialogue with the candidate. We apply probationary employment in all applicable positions.

You will work closely together with your colleagues across Sweden and globally and the position will require occasional travelling in Sweden and abroad.

Your role will mainly involve, but will not be limited to:

Invest promotion and facilitation

• Lead strategic investment assignments to Sweden. Develop strategy and actively work with attracting international investments to Sweden in close collaboration with Business Sweden's foreign offices and key stakeholders in Sweden

• Act as the primary advisor to foreign investors, navigating Sweden's landscape - industry stakeholders, regional partners, authorities and innovation clusters

• Lead, manage and monitor multiple invest cases simultaneously, delivering insights and structured decision-making materials for investors on time, within scope and budget

SME Growth and Export readiness

• Identifying, and engage SMEs with high internationalization potential in the Materials and Industrials industry

• Serve as a trusted advisor, guiding companies through international growth strategy, market prioritization and sales strategy

• Lead the development of industry specific Point of views regarding international business development and expansion for Swedish companies

Project and Team Leadership

• Manage complex projects end-to-end, ensuring delivery is on time, within scope and aligned with Business Sweden strategy

• Mentor and guide junior colleagues, providing leadership and fostering a culture of continuous improvement

• Ensure all projects comply with company policies, procedures, and industry best practices

Core competenciesand collaborative skills

• Self-motivated with a strong ability to take an idea from inception to global success, demonstrating adaptability and problem-solving skills to efficiently manage and resolve challenges throughout the project lifecycle

• Provide support and take ownership to ensure high quality delivery on time

• An excellent problem solver who easily adapts to new challenges and ways of working

• Extensive experience navigating environments with many different stakeholders and are able building trust, coordinating efforts and driving joint results forward

• Team player who collaborates effectively to achieve good results with a positive can-do attitude

• Exceptional presentation skills, with the ability to confidently engage and inspire both in client meeting rooms and on stage in front of large audiences

Formal requirements

• A higher academic degree (Master of Science or equivalent)

• Competence, experience and a network from the Swedish Materials & Industrials industry - to be a trustworthy advisor to companies and stakeholders

• A minimum of at least 6 years' experience of project management, business development, international business, or consultancy

• Proven project management skills and experience in a multi-market context

• Proven track record of closing sales and having reached or exceeded sales targets

• A high level of proficiency in written and spoken English is a requirement and proficiency in written and spoken Swedish is highly meriting

• Additional languages are meriting

Application

Please submit your CV and cover letter in English as soon as possible as we will be screening applications on a rolling basis. But no later than June 26, 2025. Your application will be handled confidentially.