Customer Projects Manager

Atlas Copco; Nacka kommun; On-site; SEK 1,100,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Career development

Global network

Job summary

Atlas Copco Group in Sweden seeks a Customer Projects Manager to lead a cross-functional Nordic team of Team Managers, Project Managers and designers. You will drive strategic project delivery, collaborate with Sales and key suppliers, and shape how we execute projects with focus on quality, cost and customer value.

You will report to the General Manager of Customer Center Nordics and participate in the Nordic Management Team, fostering growth, innovation and strong customer relationships across

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience across locations or multi-disciplinary teams.
• Strong operational background in project management or related technical business.
• Data-driven mindset with ability to turn insights into actions.
• Fluency in Swedish and English; another Nordic language is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop Team Managers and project teams across multiple Nordic locations.
• Set direction for the project organization and translate priorities into objectives and actions.
• Standardize and improve project management practices across hubs, including resource planning.
• Own end-to-end project process focusing on quality, cost, delivery and risk management.
• Collaborate with Sales during pre-sales to strengthen project setup and execution readiness.
• Develop differentiated total solutions with Sales, Service, customers and suppliers.
• Drive change, digitalization and data-driven decision-making to improve transparency and performance.
• Collaborate across MVI, GI, Service and other entities; contribute to Nordics management team.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Data-driven mindset

Stakeholder management

Communication

Collaboration

Travel willingness

Job description

Do you want to lead an experienced project organization at the intersection of automation, Industry 4.0 and customer value? As Customer Projects Manager, you will combine people leadership, operational excellence and close collaboration with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders to strengthen how we deliver projects across the Nordic region.

You will join the Nordic Management Team and report to the General Manager of Customer Center Nordics. The role offers broad exposure across the organization and a strong opportunity to influence our future way of working.

Your mission is to lead the Customer Project Organization and enable sustainable, profitable growth. You will support Sales during the pre-sales phase and ensure that projects are executed safely, efficiently and with a strong focus on quality, delivery, cost and customer satisfaction. You will lead three direct-report Team Managers, each responsible for a separate hub, and provide direction for an organization of more than 25 Team Managers, Project Managers and Mechanical Designers. Through clear priorities, coaching and collaboration, you will strengthen key-account relationships, customer loyalty and our position as an innovation partner.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop Team Managers and project teams across multiple Nordic locations.
• Set direction for the project organization and translate business priorities into clear objectives, performance measures and actions.
• Standardize and continuously improve project management practices across the hubs, including resource and workload planning.
• Own and develop the end-to-end project process, with focus on quality, cost, delivery, risk management and customer satisfaction.
• Partner with Sales during pre-sales to strengthen project set-up, commercial quality and execution readiness.
• Develop differentiated total solutions together with Sales, Service, customers, key suppliers, Product Companies and Application Centers.
• Drive change, digitalization and data-driven decision-making to improve transparency, predictability and performance.
• Collaborate across Motor Vehicle Industry (MVI), General Industry (GI), Service and other relevant functions and entities.
• Contribute to the Customer Center Nordics Management Team, supporting General Industry (GI) and Motor Vehicle Industry (MVI).

While this role does not have direct P&L ownership, it is responsible for monitoring Business Line performance, providing financial insights, forecasts, and strategic recommendations, identifying deviations from targets, and driving corrective actions to achieve sustainable business improvements

To succeed, you will need

You are a committed and curious leader who creates clarity, builds trust and turns strategy into action. You thrive in a fast-paced, technical and cross-functional environment, and you are comfortable leading through change while keeping people, customers and business outcomes in focus.

• Proven leadership experience, preferably leading leaders or multidisciplinary teams across locations.
• A strong operational background in project management, project delivery or a related technical business.
• Demonstrated ability to lead change and continuous improvement with measurable results.
• A data-driven mindset and the ability to turn insights into sound decisions, priorities and actions.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to build effective relationships at all levels.
• A collaborative, accountable and results-oriented approach, combined with sound judgment and the ability to prioritize.
• Experience of working in customer-facing and cross-functional environments.
• Fluency in Swedish and English. Another Nordic language is an advantage.
• Willingness to travel when required, primarily within the Nordic region.

In return, we offer

• A dynamic, inclusive and supportive environment where your ideas and initiative matter.
• The opportunity to lead a capable organization and influence how complex customer projects are delivered across the Nordics.
• Continuous learning, approachable leadership and strong opportunities to grow your career within a global network.
• A culture built on trust, accountability, collaboration, respect and the belief that there is always a better way.

Job location

The role can be based at our office in Sickla/Nacka, close to central Stockholm, or at our Office in Gothenburg. We support a hybrid way of working, based on the responsibilities of the role and business needs, with regular on-site presence and travel across the Nordic organization.

Behind every innovative solution, there are people working together to transform the future. With careers sparked by initiative and lifelong learning, we are uniting curious minds, and you could be one of them.

Information at a Glance

Atlas Copco delivers innovative products and solutions that help businesses grow and drive progress. Our portfolio spans compressed air and gas systems and treatment, vacuum solutions, industrial power tools, assembly systems, and power and flow solutions. We bring a commitment to long‑term success built on expertise, reliable service, and uptime. When you level up to the Atlas Copco experience you enter a partnership based on quality, sustainability, and ease of collaboration. The technology we bring, and the decades of experience support the future‑proofing of your business. Atlas Copco is a brand within Atlas Copco Group.

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Posting End Date: 10/31/26 Legal Entity: Atlas Copco Industrial Technique AB