Area Manager
About the job
Area Manager
As Area Manager, you will report directly to the Project Director, and you will assume responsibility to execute the area scope from execution to hand over to operation. Your main responsibilities include to deliver the project safely, on time and budget by driving key contracts and coordinating resources across the internal team as well as with our partners. You will report status and escalations of the project directly into the management team and other stakeholders (such as Board) as necessary.In addition to delivering the Boden project, you will develop Stegra’s ability to execute projects in a way that competes on a global scale. You will be seen as an expert in project delivery within your area and will develop your cross-functional team accordingly. You work in a matrix structure in close cooperation with Site Execution, Project Control and Engineering to optimize delivery.
The role is based in Boden, Sweden, with regular travel to various project, contractor, and fabrication sites as required.
Responsibilities
Lead multidisciplinary teams and coordinate EPCM partners, OEMs, and contractors to ensure aligned execution
Drive a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with HSE requirements and industry best practices
Develop and execute area strategies, work packages, and procurement plans in collaboration with Engineering, Procurement, and Project Managers
Manage area budgets, forecasts, priorities, and resource allocation across multiple work packages
Oversee area schedules and remove execution constraints through structured lookahead planning
Monitor performance, risks, productivity, and project controls data to support informed decision-making
Qualifications
Minimum 15 years industry experience, of which at least 10 years with hands-on project leadership experience in demanding industrial environment (e.g. Steel, Oil & gas, semiconductor, automotive, battery manufacturing)
Engineering degree (B.Sc. / M.Sc. or similar) or similar is required
Fluency in English
Track record as project manager driving complex projects, covering both planning/designing phase as well as execution phase
Experience working on an owner’s team is a plus
Experience working in multi-cultural environment is a plus