VIE - Project Leader - Arlov

Schneider Electric; Arlöv; On-site; SEK 498,063 - 608,743; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International experience

Coaching from experienced managers

Collaborative multicultural environment

Job summary

Schneider Electric is seeking a Project Leader for their Training Center development in Arlöv, Sweden. You will coordinate setup, manage suppliers, and ensure compliance while improving processes and communication.

The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree, experience in project management, and be fluent in English. This role offers international experience and the opportunity to make strategic contributions in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in relevant fields.
• Prior exposure to training environments is preferred.
• General understanding of industrial or technical environments.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the establishment and development of the Training Center.
• Support implementation planning and budget follow-up.
• Ensure alignment with safety and operational strategies.

Skills

Fluent in English

Project coordination

Facility setup

Operational implementation

Proficient in Microsoft 365

Stakeholder management

Education

Master's degree in Engineering, Industrial Management, Project Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

SharePoint

Job description

Project Leader – Training Center Development (VIE), Arlov, Sweden

Join us through an exciting VIE as a Project Leader. You will support the development and implementation of a Training Center by coordinating setup, managing costs and suppliers, ensuring governance and compliance, improving processes, and driving communication, change management, and overall project follow‑up.

Main responsibilities

• Coordinate and support the establishment and further development of the Training Center
• Contribute to layout planning, facility setup, and optimization of training spaces
• Support implementation planning, timelines, milestones and activity coordination
• Follow up on costs, budgets, and investments related to Training Center development
• Identify, specify, and support procurement of training equipment, tools, and supporting materials
• Coordinate with external suppliers and partners regarding scope, cost and delivery
• Ensure alignment between Training Center objectives and business, safety, and operational strategies
• Support governance structures, decision forums and escalation paths
• Ensure layout, equipment, and process comply with internal standards, safety requirements, and local regulations
• Support documentation and standardization of the Training Center and processes
• Define, document, and improve processes and ways of working related to Training Center operations
• Support change management and user adoption of new training concepts, facilities and processes
• Collect feedback from stakeholders and support continuous improvement of the Training Center
• Support creation and coordination of PR and communication materials related to the Training Center
• Act as a coordination point between internal departments, local site, and global stakeholders
• Identify and follow up on risks, dependencies, and constraints related to implementation
• Proactively suggest mitigation actions and improvements
• Support definition and follow up of basic success criteria for Training Center implementation and usage

Education

Master's degree in Engineering, Industrial Management, Project Management or related field.

Experience

1-2 years of experience (internships and apprenticeships are included)

Skills and Mindset

• Fluent in English (written and oral)
• Prior exposure to training environments, process development or operational improvement projects
• General understanding of industrial or technical environments
• Experience in project coordination, facility setup, and operational implementation
• Ability to work hands‑on with layouts, cost follow‑up, supplier coordination, and implementation topics
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 tools (Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint)
• Strong stakeholder management skills and a collaborative, trust‑building mindset
• Solution‑oriented and detail‑oriented
• Comfortable working in an international and multicultural environment
• Curious, flexible and motivated to learn new processes, tools

Benefits

• International experience in a dynamic industrial environment
• Active involvement in building and developing a strategically important Training Center
• Broad exposure to project coordination, implementation, and operational management
• Coaching and support from experienced managers and subject‑matter experts
• A collaborative, multicultural work environment supporting professional and personal development

Equal Opportunity Employer

Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best.

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