Manufacturing Program Manager

• Applications are considered on a rolling basis

Job Description

We are seeking a proactive and driven Manufacturing Program Manager to join our team at Northvolt Ett in Skellefteå, Sweden. In this role, you will take ownership of individual programs within our manufacturing portfolio, playing a pivotal role in coordinating a seamless transition from construction and commissioning to the successful ramp-up of production operations.

About the job

As a Program Manager, you will be responsible for the development and execution of individual programs within our manufacturing portfolio. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will ensure the seamless integration of program activities, monitor progress, and identify potential risks or delays. Your contributions will be instrumental in achieving project milestones and driving operational excellence. Collaborating and aligning with your Program Manager counterparts in the team is critical to enable balance in the portfolio across all program needs.

About the team

The Manufacturing Program Manager is a critical leadership role in our Program Management Office (PMO) embedded within the Manufacturing Organization at Northvolt Ett., which consists of three key teams: Standards, Planning, and Reporting, a group of approximately thirty. Each team focuses on specific aspects of program management and contributes to the overall success of our manufacturing projects. This role does not manage individual team members directly, rather defining program objectives and organize activity tasking across cross functional teams and additional PMO resources assigned to supporting your programs, such as analysts, planners, and specialists.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Own and drive individual programs within the manufacturing portfolio, ensuring alignment with overall objectives.

• Develop and execute comprehensive program plans, collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones.

• Maintain detailed schedules, monitor progress, and identify potential risks or delays.

• Collaborate with senior management to align program plans with portfolio objectives.

• Leading risk analysis and mitigation strategies.

• Provide program leadership and tasking to assigned support resources.

We value individuals who are proactive, adaptable, and passionate about making a difference. If you are excited about the opportunity to contribute to a sustainable future and thrive in a collaborative team environment, we encourage you to apply.

Northvolt is an equal-opportunity employer. We are a diverse group of individuals united by a common mission. We recognize that our actions as individuals play a crucial role in driving Northvolt towards its goals, and we are committed to moving forward as a team. We offer an open and welcoming atmosphere where success is celebrated collectively, and challenges are tackled together. At Northvolt, we believe in fostering internal career development and providing opportunities for growth. Therefore, we prioritize evaluating candidates based on their skills and potential. We kindly request that applicants refrain from including their picture and age with their application to help us ensure fairness and objectivity in our selection process.

Please apply with your CV in English or your complete LinkedIn profile. This is a full-time position with a fixed salary, and the planned starting date is as soon as possible. We look forward to reviewing your application.

Skills & Requirements

We believe that you have:

• Master’s degree, preferably engineering or industrial in nature, flexible with equivalent professional experience.

• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing program management roles, demonstrating successful production launch

• Proven ability to work independently and take ownership of program objectives.

• Proficiency in Oracle Primavera P6 ePPM

• Expertise in program management methodologies, with a focus on schedule generation and execution.

• Familiarity with battery manufacturing processes and technologies is advantageous.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, adapting to changing priorities and driving results.

About the company

Northvolt makes green batteries for a blue planet. Affordable cells and high-quality battery systems. All manufactured with a record-low carbon footprint. Purposely built to provide Europe with the opportunity to switch to renewable energy – efficiently and entirely.

To accomplish this, we do things differently. We design, manufacture, and recycle everything under one roof. We even build our own factories. All this is incredibly challenging and requires us to think in unconventional ways. We’re constantly experimenting, learning and adapting to make batteries so great – they will one day make oil history.

Northvolt is growing fast. We’re staffing our international office in Stockholm, our R&D facility, Northvolt Labs, in Västerås, as well as our Gdansk facility for production of battery systems. We're also hiring for our gigafactory Northvolt Ett in Skellefteå, Sweden. We want to work with smart individuals from all disciplines. Strong individuals that truly want to make a positive impact on the future. Those of us already on board share a passion for our mission. We’re prepared to work hard in pursuit of excellence. We enjoy the ride and our main drive is to make a difference for real. As a team, we’re dedicated to thinking new, working hard and having fun.