Country Manager - Sweden

Nw Groupe; Stockholms kommun; Hybrid; SEK 1.000.000 - 1.400.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

NW seeks a Country Manager to lead its Sweden operations from Stockholm in a hybrid setup, with business travel across Sweden, Finland and France. You will drive strategic growth, coordinate with France/Finland and Nordic teams, and represent NW to partners and authorities.

You will oversee project development, grid connection work, and regulatory compliance while building a strong pipeline of distributed storage initiatives.

Qualifikationen

• Proven experience in the Swedish electricity market and regulatory landscape.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communications capability.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence at executive level.

Aufgaben

• Establish and grow NW’s presence in Sweden with strategic and operational leadership.
• Oversee HR, finance, legal and related functions in coordination with France & Finland.
• Drive BESS project opportunities and manage full lifecycle from site to handover.
• Lead grid connection processes with Svenska Kraftnät and DSOs, ensuring compliance.
• Negotiate contracts and partnerships; represent NW in industry forums.
• Monitor market trends, regulatory developments and ensure safety, quality, and environment standards.

Kenntnisse

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Autonomous

Travel willingness

Public speaking

Jobbeschreibung

Type of contract: Permanent
Location: Stockholm, hybrid (business trips in Sweden, Finland & France)
Start date: as soon as possible

About NW

NW aims to make the energy transition accessible to all. Since 2007, the group has been deploying innovative solutions to increase the share of low-carbon energies in the French electricity mix, support the stability of the electricity network and contributing to the development of electric mobility.

As the first French energy transition unicorn, NW is the leader in France in electricity storage with its JBox® solution and the precursor of high-power charging terminals, its IECharge®. The company is also expanding internationally, particularly in Europe and the United States. In February 2023, NW joined the FrenchTech Next40.

Due to our growth, we are looking for a Country Manager to join us in the development of NW in Sweden.

What you will do

• Strategic and Operational Leadership

  • Establish, structure, and develop NW’s presence and operations in Sweden.

  • Oversee corporate functions (HR, Finance, Legal, etc.) in coordination with teams in France & Finland and across NW’s Nordic and European operations.

  • Drive business growth with an entrepreneurial and results-oriented mindset.

  • Act as NW’s primary representative in Sweden, serving as the key point of contact for local partners, authorities, and customers.

  • Report directly to the Nordic Managing Director and provide regular updates on business performance, project status, and market conditions.

  • Contribute to annual budgeting processes and monitor financial performance and expenditures

• Business Development & Project Management

  • Lead business development activities by identifying and pursuing new BESS project opportunities in the Swedish electricity market.

  • Manage the full lifecycle of project development, from site identification and feasibility to land agreements, permitting, grid connection, and handover to operations.

  • Supervise and maintain a strong pipeline of projects, including the development of a big volume of distributed storage projects annually.

  • Ensure adherence to project timelines, budgets, and quality standards.

  • Manage supply chain activities with internal teams and external partners.

  • Ensure operational excellence, including safety, quality, and environmental standards across all activities.

• Grid Connection & Technical Leadership

  • Lead and manage the DSO grid connection process for all Swedish projects.

  • Act as NW’s main interface with Svenska Kkraftnät, regional DSOs, and relevant grid authorities.

  • Ensure compliance with Swedish grid codes, technical standards, and regulatory requirements.

  • Become NW’s reference expert for grid connection processes in Sweden.

  • Proactively resolve grid-related challenges and optimize connection terms.

• Stakeholder Engagement and Negotiations

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders including investors, landowners, municipalities, DSOs, suppliers, and energy market participants.

  • Lead and support negotiations of contracts, partnerships, and land agreements.

  • Represent NW in industry forums, business environments, and with regulatory bodies.

  • Support the establishment of local O&M partnerships and contractor frameworks.

• Regulatory Compliance and Market Intelligence

  • Monitor and analyze Swedish electricity market trends, regulatory developments, and competitive dynamics.

  • Ensure all activities comply with national legislation, energy market rules, and applicable standards.

  • Engage with industry associations and regulatory bodies to anticipate changes and represent NW’s interests.

Desired skills

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

• Entrepreneurial, autonomous, and results-driven mindset.

• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.

• Strong commercial acumen and problem-solving capabilities.

• Willingness to travel to project sites.

• Electrical authorization for grid applications is a plus.

Your profile

• Proven experience in the Swedish electricity market, including knowledge of regulations, grid processes, and key stakeholders.

• Track record in energy project development (BESS, renewables, or related infrastructure).

• Hands-on experience with DSO grid connection processes in Sweden.

• Passion for renewable energy and the energy transition.

• Analytical, proactive, and detail-oriented mindset.

• Comfortable with public speaking and stakeholder engagement.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

• Languages: Swedish and English (French is a plus).

• Based in or willing to relocate to Stockholm, Sweden.

• Valid driving license required.

Why NW?

• Join a dynamic and positive team conscious about our current climate challenges

• Discover the energy stocking and electric mobility industries

• Contribute to one of the most important transitions of our time aiming to achieve environmental stability for future generations

Recruiment process

• HR interview

• Manager interview

• Final interview