Senior Project Manager - Chemicals & Biorefinery - 14220

Om jobbet

Veritaz is a leading IT staffing solutions provider in Sweden, committed to advancing individual careers and aiding employers in securing the perfect talent fit. With a proven track record of successful partnerships with top companies, we have rapidly grown our presence in the USA, Europe, and Sweden as a dependable and trusted resource within the IT industry.

Assignment Description:

We are looking for a Senior Project Manager - Chemicals & Biorefinery to join our dynamic team.

What you will work on:

Take full ownership of complex EPCM projects within the Chemicals & Biorefinery sector, driving execution across Engineering, Procurement, Pre-fabrication, Construction, and Completion.

Establish and implement robust commercial strategies in alignment with the Project Sponsor and organizational objectives.

Lead, coach, and coordinate multi-disciplinary project teams, ensuring effective resource planning, competence development, and performance management.

Oversee cost, schedule, and contract performance through structured planning, forecasting, reporting, and cost-control processes.

Drive proactive risk and opportunity management, maintaining a transparent and up-to-date risk register.

Lead contract and change management processes, including claims, negotiations, and commercial reviews.

Ensure full compliance with EPCM model, quality management systems, and HSE&S standards throughout all project phases.

Maintain strong client, partner, and stakeholder relationships, providing clear communication and reporting to Sponsors, Steering Groups, and senior management.

Facilitate lessons learned and continuous improvement across projects to strengthen organizational performance and delivery excellence.

What you bring:

Minimum 12+ years of experience as a Senior Project Manager or Project Director within EPCM or contractor-side industrial projects.

Proven success leading large-scale, multi-discipline CAPEX investments within Chemicals, Biorefinery, or related process industries.

Strong commercial and contractual acumen with experience in contract reviews, change/claim management, and negotiations.

Demonstrated financial ownership and accountability for project performance, including cost control, invoicing, forecasting, and profitability management.

Excellent leadership and communication skills, with experience managing high-performing teams and engaging with senior stakeholders and international clients.

Advanced understanding of project controls and Earned Value Management (EVM) principles.

Technical or engineering degree (or equivalent) with a solid understanding of process, mechanical, or industrial systems.

PMP, IPMA, or equivalent project management certification is highly desirable.

Fluent in English, both spoken and written; Swedish language skills are an advantage.

Based in or available to work 4-5 days per week in the Gothenburg area