Project Manager - Energy

Just outside Malmö you find a leading paint company with a focus on innovation and sustainability. One of the Nordic region's largest sites where we develop, manufacture, market and sell paint for indoor and outdoor environments for consumers, customers and industry. The business mainly consists of two companies. Akzo Nobel Industrial Coatings, a leader in the sale and manufacture of paints and coatings for industrial surface treatment for wood products such as windows, doors, floors, and furniture. Some of the customers are IKEA, Montana, Inwido and Tarkett. The other company Akzo Nobel Decorative Coatings develops, manufactures, distributes, and sells paints, varnishes, putty and wood protection products to professional painters and consumers. The portfolio includes the well-known brands Nordsjö, Sadolin and Cuprinol.

Are you driven by creating smarter, more sustainable industrial operations? Join us on a two-year fixed-term contract in a key role where you will lead energy improvement initiatives, influence site performance and turn ambitious sustainability goals into measurable business results.

What can AkzoNobel offer you?
At AkzoNobel you are met by a warm and welcoming atmosphere. We work together with a focus on innovation and sustainability, to be the leader in our industry. Diversity enriches our workplaces, and we work actively together with our employees to make them thrive and develop. We work strategically to become a better employer. This has resulted in that we have been appointed one of Sweden's Career Company 2026. We offer you an international working environment where you take on rewarding and challenging tasks that broaden your horizon and develop you in your role. You will work with competent and like-minded colleagues who share your attitude and enthusiasm. Welcome!

About the role

As Projects Manager - Energy, you will play a central role in driving the energy agenda at our Malmö site forward. Working across production areas, buildings and utilities, you will identify opportunities, lead improvement initiatives and ensure that energy-saving projects are successfully implemented and followed up.
This is a broad and business-critical role where you combine technical expertise with project leadership and stakeholder management. You will collaborate closely with functions such as Engineering, Maintenance, Production, HSE and Procurement, while also acting as an important counterpart towards external contractors and facility management partners.

The position offers a great opportunity to make a visible impact by improving operational efficiency, reducing energy consumption and supporting long-term sustainability targets in a modern industrial environment.

Key responsibilities:
• Lead and execute the Malmö Site Energy Roadmap
• Drive energy efficiency projects from concept to implementation
• Identify and prioritize opportunities for energy and cost savings
• Monitor energy performance, KPIs and metering systems
• Develop business cases, project scopes and implementation plans
• Coordinate energy-related activities across the site
• Optimize HVAC, BMS, ventilation and utility performance
• Challenge and coordinate facility management and external contractors
• Support shutdown and non-production energy reduction initiatives
• Follow up, verify and report realized savings and project results

This is a full-time position on a two-year fixed-term contract, based in Arlöv, just outside Malmö. You will report to the Project Manager Lead.

Who are you?

We are looking for someone who enjoys combining analytical thinking with hands-on project execution. You are comfortable working in a dynamic industrial environment where collaboration, initiative and continuous improvement are key to success.

You have the ability to build strong relationships across different functions and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. At the same time, you are confident in challenging existing ways of working and driving improvements that create long-term value for the business.

To succeed in this role, you should have a structured approach, strong problem-solving skills and a genuine interest in energy efficiency and sustainable operations.

Key qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Energy or another relevant Engineering field
• Experience in industrial energy management and/or energy efficiency projects
• Project management experience within industrial or manufacturing environments
• Knowledge of industrial utilities, energy systems and energy monitoring
• Experience working with HVAC/BMS and related optimization activities
• Ability to develop technical and financial business cases
• Strong stakeholder and contractor management skills
• Fluent English communication skills

Meritorious / preferred:
• Swedish language skills
• Experience with ISO 50001
• Previous experience as an Energy Engineer or Industrial Energy Manager
• Experience with energy KPI and metering systems
• Background in CAPEX/OPEX project delivery
• Experience implementing energy-saving initiatives in industrial environments

Your application
At AkzoNobel we are very committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best selves. We strive to embrace diversity, tolerance and respect. Our recruitment process plays a major role in this journey as it lays the foundation for a diverse work environment. In our organization, all qualified applicants are treated from an equal perspective regardless of ethnic origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age or disability.

We review applications on an ongoing basis and encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Please note that we do not accept applications via email.

For more information about the role, please contact Tankut Ceyhan, Project Manager Lead, kadir.ceyhan@akzonobel.com

For information about the role and recruitment process, please contact Ami Sandberg, Talent Acquisition Partner Nordics, ami.sandberg@akzonobel.com