Project Manager

Elkem ASA; Oslo; On-site; NOK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Elkem ASA is seeking a Project Manager to lead strategic CAPEX investments and help develop world-class project execution capabilities across the group. You will work on important CAPEX projects, ensuring proper planning, risk management, cost control and timely delivery while upholding HSE requirements.

The role reports to the VP Projects Oddbjørn Nilssen, with location in Oslo or Kristiansand. We value experience in industrial settings, strong communication, and collaboration across sites and

Qualifications

• Experience as a Project Manager, Engineering Manager or Project Engineer in industrial or related industries.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or a relevant technical discipline.
• Proficiency in English and at least one Scandinavian language.
• Strong digital skills and experience with modern collaboration tools.

Responsibilities

• Deliver projects in accordance with approved investment applications and objectives.
• Ensure compliance with Elkem's HSE requirements.
• Manage project risk, cost, schedule and overall performance.
• Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards.
• Contribute to audits, QA reviews, problem solving and continuous improvement.
• Strengthen project management methods, tools and best practices.

Skills

Project management

English + Scandinavian

Digital collaboration tools

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering

Job description

Do you want to play a key role in delivering strategic investments across Elkem and contribute to the development of world-class project execution capabilities?

The Projects Department is looking for a Project Manager to strengthen our team. This is a unique opportunity to work on some of Elkem's most important CAPEX projects and contribute to the successful planning and execution of investments across the Group. The department's purpose is to ensure that projects are selected, planned and executed in a consistent, efficient and value-driven manner, delivering expected business outcomes while managing risk, cost and schedule.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Delivering projects in accordance with approved investment applications and agreed project objectives
• Ensuring compliance with Elkem's HSE requirements
• Managing project risk, cost, schedule and overall project performance
• Ensuring that project deliverables meet expected quality standards
• Contributing to project audits, quality assurance reviews, technical problem solving and continuous improvement initiatives
• Strengthening Elkem's project management methods, tools and best practices

We are seeking candidates who have:

• Experience as a Project Manager, Engineering Manager or Project Engineer from industrial or related industries
• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or a relevant technical discipline
• Good communication skills in English and at least one Scandinavian language
• Strong digital skills and experience with modern collaboration tools

We value colleagues who are:

• Results-oriented and systematic
• Able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Team players with strong collaboration skills across functions and locations

About The Projects Department

• Project portfolio management of Elkem's CAPEX investments
• Project governance and quality assurance of investment applications
• Project risk management
• Development and maintenance of project management standards and best practices
• Providing project management support and resources to plants and divisions across the Group

Why Join the Projects Department?

The Projects Department offers a unique opportunity to work across technologies, business areas and production sites throughout Elkem. You will be part of a highly experienced project environment and contribute directly to projects that drive safety, sustainability, operational excellence and long-term competitiveness.

The position reports to VP Projects Oddbjørn Nilssen. Work location is Oslo or Kristiansand.