Project Planning Lead

Blykalla is a global leader in advanced nuclear technology, commercializing the next generation of clean, reliable energy through

its lead-cooled reactor, the SEALER. By combining decades of specialized research with world-class partners, Blykalla is building

the backbone of the global AI and industrial economy. For more information, visit https://www.blykalla.com.

We are looking for a Project Controls Lead to own the schedules for two of our most important programs: our electrical test

demonstrator – a full-scale, electrically heated, non-nuclear replica of our SEALER reactor – and the SEALER reactor design

development program. Beyond the day-to-day planning work, you will help build Blykalla’s project controls function in Sweden from

the ground up, in close collaboration with our US team.

This is a role for someone who wants their schedules to be used, not filed away. You will work directly with engineers,

procurement, and management, and your plans will drive real decisions on two first-of-a-kind programs.

• Develop, maintain, and own the integrated project schedules for the electrical test demonstrator and the SEALER design

development program.

• Build WBS-based schedules together with engineering, procurement, and site leads – define activities, logic, durations, and

resource needs.

• Support and help facilitate technical risk assessment workshops with engineering. No formal risk management background is

required, but the ability to ask sharp clarifying questions in unfamiliar technical territory is essential.

• Establish and manage baselines, track progress, and produce clear schedule status reporting for project and executive

management.

• Help build the project controls function in Sweden – processes, templates, tools, and reporting standards – in collaboration

with our US project controls team.

• Grow the scope of the function over time towards cost integration, earned value, and schedule risk management as the projects

mature.

The Project Controls Lead sits in the Project Management team within Blykalla, and reports to the Head of Project Management. You

will work daily with engineering, procurement, and commercial colleagues in Stockholm, and closely with our US-based project

controls team. We are a diverse team that is passionate about our work and Blykalla.

You will be part of a highly skilled team with a can-do attitude. We value personnel chemistry and strive to create a workplace

where you enjoy coming to. You are a structured and delivery-focused planner who is at home turning engineering ambition into

realistic, defensible plans. You are comfortable chasing down inputs, challenging optimistic estimates, and holding activity

owners accountable – in a friendly but persistent way. You want to understand what drives an activity’s duration and what depends

on it downstream, rather than taking a duration at face value without knowing the logic behind it.

You will be part of a highly skilled team with a can-do attitude. We value personnel chemistry and strive to create a workplace

where you enjoy coming to. There are however a few things that we think will help for you to succeed in this role, these are:

• 4–7 years of planning and scheduling experience in complex technical or engineering-heavy environments (e.g., aerospace,

defense, process/chemical plants, energy, or infrastructure). Nuclear experience is a bonus, not a requirement.

• Comfortable working from engineering drawings, technical specifications, and design documentation, and interacting directly

with discipline engineers. You don’t need nuclear experience, but you need to be genuinely curious about the technology you are

scheduling.

We don’t expect candidates to already know the nuclear industry – we are looking for someone who can learn fast and isn’t afraid

to ask “what does this component actually do?” in a room full of engineers. Exposure to some of the areas below is a plus, not a

checklist.

Don't miss the chance to be at the forefront of revolutionizing nuclear power. Join our team as Project Controls Lead and help

shape the energy landscape of tomorrow. Apply today with your resume and a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and

achievements.

We are proud to foster an inclusive workplace free from discrimination. We strongly believe that diversity of experience,

perspectives, and background will lead to a better environment for our employees and a better product. This is something we value

deeply, and we encourage everyone to be a part of changing the way the world thinks about power supply!

As part of our recruitment process, we conduct background checks on all candidates. We may also conduct reference checks to gain a

well-rounded understanding of your professional experience, performance, and ways of working. This includes both references

provided by you and, where relevant, conversations with other professional contacts who have worked closely with you. We strive to

be transparent about our reference-checking process and handle all personal data in accordance with applicable data protection

regulations. Any additional references will be sought with professional judgment and only when considered relevant to the role.

Note on AI Use: Blykalla may use AI technology to assist with certain administrative aspects of the hiring process, such as

note-taking, interview documentation, and reporting. However, every resume and application is reviewed directly by our recruiting

team. AI tools are used solely for operational support and do not influence candidate evaluation or hiring decisions.