Technical Project Manager

Do you want to be part of an exciting journey to scale up and commercialize sustainable innovations? Are you interested in managing projects and assignments of various sizes and want to be a key player in industrializing innovative technical solutions? Then join us in our effort to contribute to a more sustainable future for packaging.

Career for a better climate. Every day. 

In Biofoams team within the Biomaterials division we innovate and develop sustainable wood foam materials from idea to commercialization. We now have an opening in the team for an exciting role as technical project manager.

In this role you will manage technical projects from investigations and equipment screening to early investment and scale up studies. Work will be done together with colleagues and external partners and in accordance with set timelines, budget, quality and safety requirements and you will ensure full compliance with established business practices. We are looking for an energetic and motivated project leader with a positive spirit and collaborative approach.

Key responsibilities

• Lead projects, including coordination and prioritization of project activities based on critical needs
• Follow up and report progress and forecast
• Ensure that objectives of the project are achieved in accordance with agreed targets and project guidelines
• Participate to projects as a project team member and conduct assignments and project tasks
• Lead and conduct technical investigations
• Recommend improvements and redesigns for equipment and processes to meet safety, quality, production and cost goals
• Document, report and present to project team, steering groups, colleagues and other stakeholders
• Contribute to a safe work environment and manage continuous risk and change assessment

Who are we looking for? 
To be successful in this role we see that you have a university degree in engineering with 5+ years of experience from manufacturing industry or process engineering. You have documented experience from managing investment, engineering or innovation projects with successful outcomes. Excellent strategic and analytical skills are essential, including the ability to handle complex challenges related to overall strategy, sourcing, technology and economy. It is considered a plus if you have experience from implementation of novel technologies and processes or fiber-based materials. As a person you are a team player with a collaborative approach and good people management skills. You have a good ability to develop and maintain an excellent contact network internally as well as with external stakeholders including a proven ability to supervise consultants/experts to expected outcome. Office program skills are essential and you have solid communication and documentation skills and are fluent in English.

Preferably you will be located in our Innovation center in Sickla, Stockholm, but other Stora Enso locations can be discussed. You have the willingness to travel when required.

What we offer 
By joining us, you will be part of our diverse working culture supporting you to explore new perspectives and develop professionally. You will lead exciting projects and assigments within a nice collaborative team in the area of sustainable innovations. To keep you going safely, we support your physical and mental wellbeing.  We offer a hybrid working model along with excellent opportunities for personal development. 

How can you apply for this role? 
You can only submit your application to us by using our recruitment tool. As we are assessing our candidates on an ongoing basis, we hope to hear from you as soon as possible but at the latest by November 28th. Our recruitment process could include pre-employment actions such as background, reference and health checks as well as a drug test. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the hiring manager Linda Renholm, linda.renholm@storaenso.com. She is happy to help you! 

Welcome to work in the renewable materials company! 
The Biomaterials division meets the growing demand for bio-based solutions to replace fossil-based and hazardous materials. Stora Enso uses all fractions of biomass, like lignin, to develop new solutions. Our work to replace fossil-based materials includes novel applications such as Lignode, bio-based binders and wood foams. Our pulp offering encompasses a wide variety of grades to meet the demands of paper, board, tissue and hygiene product producers, as well as materials from process side streams, such as tall oil and turpentine from biomass. 

Part of the global bioeconomy, Stora Enso is a leading provider of renewable products in packaging, biomaterials, and wooden construction, and one of the largest private forest owners in the world. Sustainability is integral in Stora Enso’s business strategy, it is at the core of what we do. Stora Enso contributes to the transition towards a biobased circular economy in three areas where it has the biggest impact and opportunities: climate change, biodiversity, and circularity. We create value with our low-carbon and recyclable fiber-based products, through which we support our customers in meeting the demand for renewable sustainable products. 

Stora Enso has 20,000 employees, and the Group sales in 2023 were EUR 9.4 billion, with an operational EBIT of EUR 342 million. Stora Enso shares are listed at the Helsinki (STEAV, STERV) and Stockholm (STE A, STE R) stock exchanges. In addition, the shares are traded on OTC Markets (OTCQX) in the USA as ADRs and ordinary shares (SEOAY, SEOFF, SEOJF). 

We believe diversity strengthens our competitiveness and contributes to better decision-making. Diverse working teams help us to explore different perspectives and challenge our way of thinking. We work actively to increase diversity in the workplace and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. Stora Enso is an equal opportunity employer and follows non-discriminatory practices.