Projektledare & Senior Projektledare till Chalmers Industriteknik

Help Build the Future of Advanced Manufacturing Smart High Tech AB is a Swedish deep-tech company developing graphene-enhanced thermal interface materials for AI infrastructure, semiconductors, data centres, high-performance computing and advanced electronics. As global demand grows, we are entering a phase of industrial expansion, manufacturing scale-up and international growth. We are now seeking an experienced Head of PMO / Senior Project Manager to lead strategic projects and support the expansion of our manufacturing operations. This is a unique opportunity to join a company moving from qualification and commercialisation into industrial-scale production. The Opportunity As Head of PMO / Senior Project Manager, you will lead key strategic and operational initiatives across the company. Working closely with executive management, manufacturing, engineering, R&D, supply chain and international partners, you will drive complex projects from planning through execution. A key focus will be manufacturing expansion, industrialisation and factory scale-up, including facility establishment, equipment implementation, production ramp-up and operational readiness. The position involves frequent international travel, particularly to China, including extended stays when required. Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Project Leadership Lead cross-functional projects from planning through execution. Establish project governance, reporting structures and best practices. Drive timelines, budgets, resource planning and performance tracking. Identify and mitigate project risks and operational bottlenecks. Support executive management with prioritisation and decision-making. Manufacturing Scale-Up & Industrialisation Support factory establishment and manufacturing expansion initiatives. Coordinate production readiness and operational launch activities. Participate in facility planning, process implementation and ramp-up. Drive industrialisation projects from pilot production to mass production. Ensure alignment between manufacturing capabilities and business objectives. International Operations Coordinate projects involving teams across Europe and China. Collaborate with suppliers, customers and strategic partners. Build strong cross-functional relationships across international organisations. Support operational excellence and continuous improvement. Who We Are Looking For We are looking for a highly experienced project leader with a strong industrial background and a proven track record of executing complex manufacturing projects. You have experience from factory build-ups, production ramp-ups or industrialisation programmes and understand the challenges of scaling manufacturing operations. You combine strategic thinking with a hands-on approach and are comfortable working with both senior leadership and operational teams. Most importantly, you are a leader who drives execution and delivers results. QualificationsRequired Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Management, Manufacturing, Operations or a related field. Extensive experience in project management, programme management or PMO leadership. Proven experience leading large-scale industrial or manufacturing projects. Experience from factory build-ups or industrialisation programmes. Strong understanding of manufacturing operations and production environments. Experience leading cross-functional and international teams. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Fluent English, written and spoken. Highly Meritorious Experience from semiconductor, electronics, advanced materials, battery, automotive or deep-tech industries. Experience from scale-up companies and high-growth environments. Experience working with manufacturing organisations in China. Knowledge of automation, process engineering and advanced manufacturing technologies. PMP, Prince2 or equivalent certification. Mandarin Chinese language skills. Swedish language skills. Why Join Smart High Tech? At Smart High Tech, you will help build the manufacturing platform that supports next-generation AI infrastructure, semiconductors, and advanced electronics. You will work alongside leading scientists, engineers and industry experts while helping transform breakthrough technology into world-class industrial production. This is a rare opportunity to influence both strategy and execution while contributing directly to the growth of a rapidly expanding deep-tech company with global ambitions. If you are passionate about industrialisation and manufacturing scale-up, we would love to hear from you. Öppen för alla Vi fokuserar på din kompetens, inte dina övriga förutsättningar. Vi är öppna för att anpassa rollen eller arbetsplatsen efter dina behov.

At Nouryon, our global team takes positive action every day, to reach higher collectively and individually. We create innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers to answer society’s needs – today and in the future. We are looking for team members who bring ideas forward, champion others and work together to do better. Does that sound like you? About the job In this exiting role you will manage, drive and coordinate environmental investigations and remediation projects across Europe, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and responsible handling of soil and groundwater contamination. You will play a key part in managing environmental risks from both a sustainability and business perspective, while supporting sound financial planning through environmental reserves and contributing to the long-term strategy for managing environmental liabilities. You will be a part of the Nouryon Environmental Liability Management team, which is a part of corporate legal, with highly skilled and dedicated colleagues and partners around the globe. The role can be based in either Sweden Gothenburg or in the Netherlands, Amsterdam. In your future role as Environmental Liability Project Manager - Europe you will Be responsible for managing impaired sites and environmental liabilities across Nouryon’s European portfolio, ensuring compliance, cost control, and protection of company reputation. Monitor and control investigation and remediation costs, including invoice approval and environmental liability provisioning. Manage consultants and contractors, including scope definition, performance follow-up, cost control, and review of deliverables. Maintain relationships with Nouryon sites, regulatory authorities and key stakeholders. Support development of remediation strategies, including safety, budgeting, coordination with functions (Legal/Finance/HSE), and stakeholder engagement. Contribute to continuous improvement of ELM procedures and guidelines. Support M&A activities through environmental due diligence as needed. Travel as required for site visits (mainly Sweden, the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium and France) and stakeholder engagement. Travel varies but can during periods be expected to be up to 20%. We believe you bring Academic degree in science or engineering (e.g. MSc, master’s degree or equivalent in geology, chemistry, environmental science or similar) Extensive relevant experience from process, pharma, mining or oil industry and/or global technical consulting Project management experience of complex environmental matters from technical, financial and legal aspects Experience working across multiple countries (both technical and cultural contexts) Experience engaging with regulatory authorities in more than one European jurisdiction Fluent in English and either of Swedish or Dutch Drivers license We believe you are a confident and decisive professional who can act with clarity and authority when needed. You build trust quickly, including with senior stakeholders, by communicating with credibility and sound judgement. You are skilled at building and maintaining strong relationships across functions and geographies, and you navigate complex situations with a structured and forward-looking approach. You can balance and integrate multiple perspectives—technical, legal, and financial—when making decisions, and you demonstrate strong cultural awareness when working in an international environment. At the same time, you are organized and proactive, with the ability to manage issues systematically and anticipate challenges ahead of time. We offer you At Nouryon, we provide a great job and friendly coworkers, plus benefits in addition to salary. Our collective agreement is with IKEM. Plus, we offer unilateral perks, such as bonus, reduced hours, health care allowance, lunch allowance, and more. Have we got your interest? This is a permanent position on a full-time basis, reporting to Henrik Eriksson, Global Environmental Liability Manager and based in Sweden, Gothenburg at our Nordic Business Center or in The Netherlands Amsterdam. Please apply via our online recruitment system. We will not accept applications via e-mail. Once it's with us we will review to see if we have a match between your skills and the role! For more information about our hiring process, visit: nouryon.com/careers/how-we-hire/ As an applicant, you will be subject to a background check before employment. You will receive more information about this later in the recruitment process. We work actively and systematically with HSE matters to ensure a safe and sustainable working environment for our employees. As an employee, you may therefore be required to undergo drug testing on a random basis. This is part of our commitment to safeguarding the safety and well-being of our staff. We look forward to receiving your application! About Nouryon Explore careers and life at Nouryon If you’re looking for your next career move, apply today and join Nouryon’s worldwide team in providing essential solutions that our customers use to manufacture everyday products such as personal care, cleaning, paints and coatings, agriculture and food, pharmaceuticals, and building products. Our employees are driven by the wish to make an impact and actively drive positive change. If that describes you, we will gladly make way for your ambitions. From day one we support you with your personal growth, through challenging positions and comprehensive learning and development opportunities, in a dynamic, international, diverse, and proactive working environment. Visit our website and follow us on LinkedIn. Contact For additional information about the vacancy please contact hiring manager Henrik Eriksson, Global Environmental Liability Manager at henrik.eriksson1@nouryon.com If you have any questions about the recruitment process or your application or need assistance, please contact: Recruiting.SE@Nouryon.com For union contacts, please see below: Akademikerklubben: Katarina Risö – katarina.riso@nouryon.com Unionen: Helene Rosenlund helene.rosenlund@nouryon.com Ledarna: Sanna Backman – sanna.backman@nouryon.com #WeAreNouryon #GrowWithUs We have already chosen our sourcing channels for this recruitment and kindly ask not to be contacted by any advertisement agents, recruitment agencies or staffing companies.