Junior Project Manager

Lyten is leading an industrial revolution through Lyten 3D Graphene™, a breakthrough supermaterial unlocking a new generation of products — from lithium–sulfur batteries and energy storage systems to concrete admixtures, lightweight composites, and next-generation sensors that are revolutionizing industries. Together, these innovations are making a massive global improvement and driving real-world impact across energy, mobility, construction, and defense. At Lyten, we believe the most meaningful careers begin with purpose — and with people who want to make a difference. We’re not just developing advanced supermaterials — we’re about to change the world as we know it, reshaping how energy is stored, how products are built, and how progress is made. We’re entering an exciting growth phase, scaling production across the U.S. and Europe and expanding our team of engineers, scientists, and innovators. Apply now to join our team and be part of something bigger than yourself — where collaboration, creativity, and purpose come together to build the technologies that will define the next century. Play a key role in shaping the development of Lyten’s R&D Campus in Västerås by managing the delivery of assigned construction, expansion, and infrastructure projects, while gaining hands-on experience across the full project lifecycle. Working closely with senior project managers and key stakeholders, the role takes ownership of project planning, coordination, execution, and reporting to ensure safe, compliant, and high-quality execution in alignment with business objectives. Key Responsibilities Overall areas of responsibilities and activities Own and drive the end-to-end delivery of small to mid-sized construction and infrastructure projects as the client representative, while supporting larger projects led by senior project managers, ensuring safe, compliant, and high-quality project delivery aligned with business objectives, timelines, and budgets. Manage assigned project workstreams, schedules, budgets, and risks, ensuring disciplined follow-up, cost awareness, and timely escalation of issues that may impact project outcomes. Manage external consultants, contractors, and suppliers, ensuring effective execution and accountability for commercial, technical, and time commitments. Engage and align stakeholders across R&D, operations, EHS, procurement, and finance to enable coordinated project execution and effective decision-making in a dynamic and evolving organization. Support permit and approval processes while ensuring full compliance with regulatory, environmental, and safety requirements, embedding a strong culture of safety throughout project delivery. Maintain project controls across scope, cost, schedule, quality, and risk, ensuring transparent communication, accurate reporting, structured documentation, and informed decision making. Participate in project planning, procurement activities, construction meetings, site inspections, testing, commissioning, and handover activities to build broad project delivery experience and capability. Contribute to the development and improvement of project management processes, tools, and ways of working to support consistent and efficient project delivery. Requirements Qualifications and Experience Bachelor’s or master’s degree in construction management, project management, civil engineering or a related field. 0-3 years of project engineering, project coordination, project management, construction management, or related experience within construction, infrastructure, or industrial real estate. Basic understanding of construction project delivery, contractor coordination, engineering design processes, and project execution. Interest in developing expertise in project controls, cost management, procurement, and contractor management. Familiarity with Swedish construction contracts (AB 04, ABT 06) and permitting processes is considered a merit. Exposure to industrial facilities, laboratories, high-tech manufacturing environments, or infrastructure projects is advantageous. Experience through internships, graduate programs, contractor organizations, consulting firms, or owner-side project organizations is valued. Project Management certification (PMP, CPM or similar) is an additional merit. Specific skills Strong project planning, execution, and organizational skills. Strong stakeholder management and communication abilities. Fluent in English (Swedish is a plus). High level of ownership, accountability, and reliability. Commercial awareness and structured problem-solving mindset. Ability to manage complexity, prioritize effectively, and deliver under pressure. Personal success factors High integrity, professionalism and transparency. Entrepreneurial spirit with a “can-do” attitude. Positive, grounded mindset with a sense of humor. Strong collaborator with the ability to build trust across diverse teams. Resilience and adaptability in an evolving organization. Why Work at Lyten At Lyten, you’ll be part of a team that’s redefining what’s possible in energy, materials, and manufacturing. We’re not just imagining the future — we’re building it today with breakthrough technologies that are changing how products are made and how industries innovate. Our people are the heart of that mission. From world-class scientists and engineers to creative problem-solvers in operations, manufacturing, and commercialization, every member of the Lyten team plays a role in turning bold ideas into real-world impact. We believe that the best work happens when you’re doing great things in the world — with people you like. Collaboration, curiosity, and a shared sense of purpose drive everything we do. What You’ll Find at Lyten A mission that matters: Contribute directly to solving complex challenges in energy, mobility, and materials innovation. Cutting-edge innovation: Work on technologies at the intersection of materials science, energy storage, and advanced manufacturing that strengthen energy security and local supply chains. Extraordinary people: Join a team of talented, friendly, and down-to-earth innovators who support, challenge, and inspire one another every day. Teamwork and culture: Experience a workplace built on trust, respect, and shared success — where collaboration fuels breakthroughs and everyone’s ideas are heard. Global impact: Help scale new materials and energy solutions that reinforce industrial resilience across the U.S. and Europe. Career growth: Be part of a fast-moving company entering a commercial growth phase, with opportunities to lead, learn, and make your mark. Purpose-driven values: Thrive in an environment that celebrates ingenuity, optimism, and meaningful progress — together. Lyten offers the opportunity to do the most important work of your career — helping build the technologies that will power the next century of innovation. Join us, and help transform industries, communities, and the planet with friends who share your drive to make a difference. Founded in 2015 in Silicon Valley, California, Lyten is transforming the future of energy and materials innovation to build a stronger, more resilient world. Our breakthrough innovation, Lyten 3D Graphene™, is a brand-new supermaterial that enables the creation of products that perform better and cost less. Lyten is rapidly scaling operations across the U.S. and Europe. Our lithium–sulfur (Li-S) batteries—free from nickel, manganese, cobalt, and graphite—deliver higher energy density and lighter weight while enabling a more secure, independent supply chain and a next-generation alternative to traditional lithium-ion chemistry. The acquisition of Northvolt’s assets in California, Poland, Sweden, and Germany has established a strong foundation for Lyten’s global energy storage growth, including Europe’s largest Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) manufacturing facility. Beyond battery systems, Lyten’s platform technology extends to high-performance concrete admixtures, advanced composites, adhesives, and sensors, redefining material performance across industries from automotive and aerospace to construction and defense. Lyten has raised over $625 million in equity and received support from the U.S. Export-Import Bank to provide up to $650 million in financing for international customer energy storage projects. Recognized as one of Fast Company’s “Most Innovative Energy Companies,” one of TIME’s “Top Green Technology Companies,” and a Silicon Valley Defense Group Top 100 National Security Company, Lyten is leading the next wave of high-performance materials and energy systems that enhance energy security and supply chain resilience. Our lithium–sulfur batteries have been selected to power Chrysler’s Halcyon Concept EV. Behind every Lyten innovation is a world-class team of scientists, engineers, and business leaders from some of the most respected technology, energy, and manufacturing companies — all united by a shared mission to make a lasting global impact. We’re entering an exciting growth phase — expanding production, launching new products, and hiring exceptional talent across engineering, operations, manufacturing, and commercialization. If you’re ready to shape the next era of advanced materials and product innovation — while working alongside some of the brightest minds in science and engineering — join Lyten and help us build the next industrial revolution.