Project Manager

Date: Dec 10, 2024

Location: Malmö, SE

Company: AkzoNobel

Since 1792, we’ve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people’s lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that’s dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let’s paint the future together.

Do you want to lead impactful projects within a globally recognized organization that sets the standard for innovation and sustainability? Join us at AkzoNobel’s Malmö site as an Engineering Project Manager and take on a vital role in driving excellence across diverse and challenging initiatives.

Why should you work at AkzoNobel? 

With us at AkzoNobel you are met by a warm and welcoming atmosphere, where we work together with a focus on innovation and sustainability, to achieve the goal of being a world leader in the colour industry. Diversity enriches our workplaces, and we work actively together with our employees to make them feel comfortable and develop. We work strategically to become a better employer. This result, among other things, in that we are appointed to one of Sweden's Career Companies and have received Top Employer certification 2024. We offer you an international working environment where you get to take on rewarding and challenging tasks that broaden your horizons and develop you in your role. You will work with competent and like-minded colleagues who share your attitude and enthusiasm. Welcome to us!

• Collective Agreement – A secure employment with favourable terms.
• Wellness Allowance – We support your health and well-being.
• Employee Discount – Discounts on all purchases in our Nordsjö stores.
• On-site Restaurant – Enjoy delicious and varied meals directly at work.
• Massage – Palmer Friskvård offers relaxation and recovery services at our Malmö site.
• Lunch Benefit – We provide a subsidized lunch card from Edenred for our employees.
• Reduced Working Hours (ATK) – Additional time off beyond your statutory vacation days.

About the role

As our Engineering Project Manager, you will play a vital role in delivering key engineering projects that align with AkzoNobel’s strategic goals. You’ll focus on driving impactful results while fostering innovation and collaboration across teams. With autonomy to make critical decisions, you’ll ensure smooth operations and project outcomes in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Key aspects of the role:
•    Leading projects from initiation to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope and on budget.
•    Developing detailed project plans, managing changes, and coordinating cross-functional teams to achieve objectives.
•    Overseeing project budgets, monitoring financial performance, and ensuring cost-effective use of resources.
•    Identifying potential risks, implementing mitigation strategies and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
•    Acting as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, providing updates, addressing concerns and ensuring requirements are met.
•    Overseeing quality assurance, ensuring deliverables meet high standards and documenting lessons learned to drive continuous improvement.
•    Managing CAPEX/AR project submissions and reviews, including responsibility for project schedules and ensuring alignment with approval processes for large-scale investments.

This is a permanent position with a start date as soon as possible. You will be based at our site located just outside Malmö and will report directly to the Engineering Project Lead.

Who are you?

You hold a bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field and have a proven ability to manage and deliver complex projects. With several years of experience, you bring a solution-oriented mindset and the expertise to guide projects to completion. This role allows you to make a tangible impact by applying your leadership and technical skills to navigate challenges and deliver value. Experience in managing CAPEX/AR processes or similar large-scale investments is a strong advantage, enabling you to contribute to critical business initiatives effectively.

Collaboration will be at the heart of your role, as you work with diverse teams and stakeholders to achieve shared objectives. Using advanced project management tools, you will ensure precision and efficiency throughout your work. Strong communication skills in English will enable you to foster alignment and maintain productivity.

This position combines strategic planning with hands-on execution, offering a rewarding opportunity to contribute to a dynamic and innovative organization that values proactive problem-solving and continuous improvement.

Your application 
At AkzoNobel we are very committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best selves. We strive to embrace diversity, tolerance and respect. Our recruitment process plays a major role in this journey as it lays the foundation for a diverse work environment. In our organization, all qualified applicants are treated from an equal perspective regardless of ethnic origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age or disability. Submit your application online and join us on our journey to excellence in engineering and project management—we’re eager to get to know you! 

Please note that as the hiring manager is English-speaking, we kindly ask you to submit your application in English. We review applications on an ongoing basis, so don’t wait to apply, as the position may be filled before the deadline.

For information about the role and recruitment process, please contact Ami Sandberg, Talent Acquisition Partner Nordics, ami.sandberg@akzonobel.com