International Trainee - Associate Project Manager

Vattenfall; Solna kommun; On-site; SEK 420,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Vattenfall is launching the International Trainee Programme in Sweden. This year-long role offers hands-on exposure to project governance, PMO development and cross-functional collaboration across markets.

You will gain experience in portfolio insights, reporting and strategic initiatives while working in a dynamic, learning-focused environment that supports your growth as a future leader in sustainable energy.

Qualifications

• University degree in engineering, industrial engineering and management, business administration or related field.
• Strong interest in project management, business improvement and organizational development.
• Good analytical skills and ability to work with data and reporting.
• Fluent in Swedish and English, both spoken and written.

Responsibilities

• Support PMO processes and governance development.
• Contribute to reporting, KPI development and project analytics for management.
• Identify improvement opportunities and support implementation initiatives.
• Develop management dashboards and decision support material.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across business areas and project organizations.

Skills

Project management

Business improvement

Analytical skills

Swedish & English

Education

University degree in engineering, industrial engineering and management, business administration or related field

Job description

International Trainee - Associate Project Manager

• Full-time
• Workplace type (LinkedIn): On-site
• Type of Employment (Career Site): Full-time only

Vattenfall is one of Europe’s largest producers and retailers of electricity and heat. Our main markets are Sweden, Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark, and the UK. The Vattenfall Group has approximately 21 000 employees. We have been electrifying industries, poweringhomesand transforming life through innovation for more than 100 years.

Shape thefuture of energy.

Are you ready to challenge the status quo, bring fresh perspectives andcontribute to solvingone of society's most important challenges? We are looking for talented graduates to join the Vattenfall International Trainee Programme. This is your opportunityto accelerate your development,build astrongnetwork acrossVattenfallandcontribute to the energy transition from day one.

About the traineeship.

This traineeship offers you a uniqueopportunity to kickstart your career in sustainable business. Each of thetrainee positions is distinct, tied to a department within a specific business area and working location. This means that each position has its own tailored responsibilities,challengesand matching profile.

What you will experience

• Personal and professional growth: Accelerate your development through structured learning, reflection, networkingopportunitiesandreal businesschallenges.
• Cross-functionalnetwork:Connect with trainees and colleagues across Vattenfall's different markets, business areas and locations throughprogrammeactivities, sitevisitsand cross-functional collaboration.
• Meaningfulcontribution: Take on realresponsibilitiesfromdayone,contributefreshperspectivesandhelpshapethefutureof fossilfreeliving.

As Joakim, a former International Trainee based in Stockholm, explains, “I expected beforehand that working at a corporate would mean only serious business. We do focus on learning and growth and bringing new perspectives to the company, but we also have fun and add humor and lightness. I feel like we are the change the company wants to see.”

Your role as a Trainee – Associate Project Manager

You will join Project Central, Vattenfall Power Solutions’ central function for project governance, project values and project quality. We work across the organization to improve project delivery and support our Business Unit’s leadership in prioritizing, governing and following up on strategic development initiatives and investments.

As a trainee, you will contribute to the development of our PMO capabilities, helping to improve processes, reporting, portfolio insights and performance measurement. You will work closely with project managers, PMO specialists, business stakeholders and management teams across the business unit.

During your first year, you will gain hands-on experience in project governance, portfolio management, business improvement and data-driven decision making. Your work will help strengthen Vattenfall’s ability to deliver important investments safely, efficiently and with maximum business value.

Your responsibilities:

• Support the development of PMO processes, methods and governance
• Contribute to reporting, KPI development and project analytics to management team
• Identify improvement opportunities and support implementation initiatives
• Assist in developing management dashboards and decision support material
• Collaborate with stakeholders across business areas and project organizations

Your qualifications as a Trainee - Associate Project Manager

• University degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering and Management, Business Administration or a related field
• Strong interest in project management, business improvement and organizational development
• Good analytical skills and ability to work with data and reporting
• Fluent in both Swedish and English, both spoken and written

You should also recognize yourself in

• Curious, proactive and eager to learn
• Strong collaboration and communication skills
• Structured and comfortable working with several stakeholders
• Enjoys identifying improvements and turning ideas into action

Whether you aspire to become an energy specialist, project manager, digital expert, engineer or future leader, the International Trainee Programme offers opportunities to explore your potential and build a meaningful career.

As Cato, a former International Trainee based in Amsterdam, mentions,“I feel we are part of leading the change in the energy transition. At Vattenfall we can contribute by adding our individual competencies and core values. I learn how to build relations and be resilient in an international organization.”

To be considered for our traineeship, you should:

• Have completed, or expect to complete, an academic degree before the programme starts in March 2027.
• Have no more than one year of relevant work experience after graduation, excluding internships and working-student roles.
• Be available for the full-time programme from its start date.
• Have the right to work in the country where the position is based, or meet the stated work‑permit requirements.
• Be open to mobility opportunities and collaborating across different locations.
• Demonstrate curiosity, initiative and growth mindset while sharing our values: Active, Open, Positive and Safe.

Location:

You will be working in the department Project Central at BU Vattenfall Power Solutions and located in Solna or Gothenburg, Sweden.

Our offer

Vattenfall provides me with the steepest learning curve. We are a group that feels connected by our core values in line with the organization's values: Open, Active, Positive and Safe. We all feel part of a movement that understands the importance of human connection, resilience, and curiosity in energy transition and sustainability.

- Rogier, former International Trainee based in Amsterdam.

The Vattenfall International Trainee Programme is the kickstart of your career within Vattenfall. Over the course of a year, you will combine meaningful work with structured development opportunities, networking, workshops and site visits across Vattenfall's business areas and locations. Each position comes with a competitive salary and excellent remuneration package.

We look forward to your application!

We look forward to your application!