Project Manager

ALTEN; Södertälje kommun; On-site; SEK 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN is seeking a Project Manager / Assignment Leader in Sweden to coordinate localization efforts and drive on-time, cost-conscious production launches. You will work with Production, Logistics, R&D and Purchasing to ensure successful delivery across multiple departments.

Fluent English is required, Swedish is a plus, and experience in project management or assignment leadership is expected to guide complex localization programs.

Qualifications

• BSc or MSc in Engineering.
• Good understanding of the product development process.
• Good product knowledge.
• Experience in project management or assignment leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate localization activities for parts within the assigned technical area.
• Ensure localized parts are introduced into production on time and in line with cost targets.
• Drive and coordinate cross-functional activities and stakeholders throughout the localization process.
• Collaborate closely with Production, Logistics, R&D, and Purchasing to secure successful delivery.
• Monitor timelines, risks, and dependencies related to assigned localization activities.
• Contribute to reducing lead times and ensuring efficient project execution.

Skills

Project management

Assignment leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Product knowledge

Understanding product development

Fluent English

Education

BSc or MSc in Engineering

Job description

We are looking for a Project Manager / Assignment Leader. The role is part of a team of Assignment Leaders, playing a key role in ensuring that localized parts are introduced into production according to agreed timelines and cost targets. The position involves extensive cross-functional collaboration with stakeholders across Production, Logistics, R&D, and Purchasing.

WHAT DO WE OFFER

As a consultant at ALTEN, you'll have the opportunity to work on challenging and exciting projects with some of our key clients, with:

• Technical challenges and development opportunities.
• An inspiring community and the chance to contribute to a sustainable future.
• Supportive and coaching leadership.
• The possibility to work across various industries where our clients operate.
• A personal training budget for internal or external courses.

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Lead and coordinate localization activities for parts within the assigned technical area.
• Ensure localized parts are introduced into production on time and in line with cost targets.
• Drive and coordinate cross-functional activities and stakeholders throughout the localization process.
• Collaborate closely with Production, Logistics, R&D, and Purchasing to secure successful delivery.
• Monitor timelines, risks, and dependencies related to assigned localization activities.
• Contribute to reducing lead times and ensuring efficient project execution.

Education (Must Have / Nice To Have)

Must have:

• BSc or MSc in Engineering

Experience (Must Have / Nice To Have)

Must Have

• Good understanding of the product development process.
• Good product knowledge.
• Experience in project management or assignment leadership

Nice To Have

• Experience from design-, procurement-, production-, logistic- or testdepartment
• Knowledge of the Red Arrow process.

Language

Must Have

• Fluent English, written and spoken.

Nice To Have

• Swedish, written and spoken.

ABOUT ALTEN

ALTEN is one of Europe’s largest technology and IT consulting companies, with over 57,000 employees across approximately 30 countries. Our engineers carry out complex and highly technical projects throughout the entire product development chain for leading companies in several industries including Automotive, Defense & Security, Energy, Industrial Equipment, Public Sector, and Life Sciences.

In Sweden, we are approximately 1,300 dedicated employees spread across 9 offices in cities ranging from Lund in the south to Skellefteå in the north.

For the fifth year in a row, ALTEN has been named one of Sweden’s most attractive employers by Karriärföretagen for five consecutive years — an award for companies offering unique career and development opportunities.

Welcome to read more about us at alten.se