Interim Project Manager - Investment & Development Projects
Our client is a global industrial group providing cable and energy solutions for the energy systems of the future. Its Karlskrona site has investments underway that cannot wait. We are now looking for an experienced Interim Project Manager who can step in immediately, take ownership and deliver results from day one.
The assignment
You will lead investment and development projects within the production organisation, with a focus on production equipment, machinery and technical facilities. You will own each project end to end, from feasibility study through commissioning, handover and closure, with full responsibility for budget, schedule, resources and risk.
In practice, you will
define objectives, scope and acceptance criteria together with project sponsors and stakeholders
manage costs, forecasts and decision gates in line with the client´s project model, and act early on deviations
lead cross-functional teams and coordinate production, maintenance, HSE, procurement, suppliers and contractors
make sure health, safety, environmental, machine safety and regulatory requirements are built into every phase
prepare decision material and report to steering committees and management
plan installation, testing, commissioning and training, and hand over each project with nothing left open
About you
You have independently led investment projects in an industrial production environment and know what it takes to deliver on time and within budget. You are structured and self driven, and you are confident bringing many functions together around a shared goal.
Requirements
B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Engineering, Industrial Management or Production, or equivalent experience
Solid experience of projects involving production equipment, machinery or technical installations
Good command of Microsoft 365. Experience with Microsoft Project and/or SAP is an advantage
Fluent in Swedish and English, both spoken and written
Knowledge of CE marking and the Machinery Directive is a merit
Key facts
Start, immediate
Scope, full time, approximately 12 months
Location, on site in Karlskrona, Sweden
Why Nextt & Mason?
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- Application Deadline 30 October
- Expected Start November 2026
- Involvement 100%
- Period 12 months
- Location Karlskrona