SSAB - Change Manager - Tranformation Office

1 week ago


Luleå, Norrbotten, Sweden SSAB Emea AB Full time
Are you passionate about leading transformative projects and eager to shape the future of sustainable steel production? SSAB is looking for an ambitious Change Manager to join us on our exciting journey. At SSAB, we are committed to sustainability and aim to eliminate all CO2 emissions by 2030. This position is based in Luleå, Sweden.

Join SSAB, a leader in sustainable steel production, as we embark on transformation projects that will redefine the future of Steel Mill Plant. We are committed to innovation, sustainability, and efficiency in our operations, particularly in the realm of fossil-free steel production.

About the position

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Change Manager to join our team for an exciting and impactful project—the construction of a fossil-free steel factory. The Change Manager will play a key role in overseeing all change management aspects related to design, construction, and operational phases, ensuring smooth transitions, minimizing disruptions, and promoting the adoption of new technologies and processes.

As the Change Manager, you will work closely with the project management and construction teams to safeguard the project goals concerning cost, time, quality, and safety throughout the entire project lifecycle. This is an excellent opportunity for a strategic thinker with strong communication and change management expertise to contribute to an innovative and sustainable project.

You will collaborate with PMO team, Project Management and Construction Teams, Contract management, QHSE departments, Finance department, Contractors, Procurement and Leadership within the owner's functions.

Main responsibilities

- Develop and implement a comprehensive change management strategy tailored to the construction of the fossil-free steel factory.
- Maintain and update change management plans to support both short-term project milestones and long-term organizational objectives.
- Serve as a liaison between project teams, leadership, contractors, and external partners, ensuring effective and consistent communication throughout the project lifecycle.
- Provide regular progress updates, highlight challenges, and ensure alignment with the strategic goals of fossil-free steel production.
- Identify, assess, and manage risks related to the implementation of new technologies and processes within the project.
- Proactively manage resistance to change and address any concerns or obstacles faced by employees, stakeholders, or external parties.
- Consolidate and prepare change reports and presentations for construction area project managers, the Change Manager, PMO, and other stakeholders.
- Regularly evaluate the progress of change initiatives and adjust strategies as needed to improve engagement, adoption, and overall project success.
- Participate in audits and assessments to ensure that change-related activities and documentation are compliant with company policies and industry standards.
- Document lessons learned, best practices, challenges, and opportunities for improvement encountered during the construction phases.

About You

- A degree in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, Legal or a related field.
- Proven track record in scope and contractual change management for major projects.
- Demonstrated experience in developing and executing change management strategies.
- Excellent networking and partnership-building skills, both internally and externally.
- Strong analytical, communication, and decision-making skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- Familiarity with project management methodologies and best practices.
- Knowledge of the steel industry or manufacturing environment is a plus.

Our offer

At SSAB we strive for a diverse and inclusive environment. We use our values – driven, true and ahead – in making everyday decisions, keeping the customer at the heart of what we do. This makes us all team players, each with the drive to improve. When joining SSAB you will become part of an organization of passionate problem solvers working together on important challenges. We will support your growth by providing a safe and friendly workplace that contributes to work-life balance. If you set out to achieve it, at SSAB you will have the possibility of broadening your skills and grow within your field or beyond.

We offer a wide range of appreciated benefits to our employees. Some examples of these are listed here:

- Profit sharing
- Life balance through reduction of working hours
- Wellness grants

Recruitment process

1. Apply

2. Interview

3. Come and meet us

4. Reference Check

5. Health Examination

6. Sign

Background check may be a part of the recruitment process.

Got questions about this position?

Contatc Rodrigo Ramalho, Director PMO, Transformation Office, rodrigo.ramalho@ssab.com

Contact Petra Fekete, Talent Acquisition Partner, petra.fekete@ssab.com

We decline contacts from recruitment agencies and ad sellers regarding this advertisement.

Trade union information is provided by Akademikerföreningen, Unionen and Ledarna, which can be reached via our switchboard on phone +46 920 920 00.

Words from your future manager

"At SSAB, we're on an incredible transformation journey toward fossil-free steel. For me personally, being part of this project through the Transformation Office is one of the most exciting and meaningful opportunities I've ever experienced. It's not just about revolutionizing SSAB's production to green steel. It's about creating a lasting positive impact on society and Sweden as a whole.

As the Project Management Office (PMO) leader, my goal is to build a high-functioning PMO that truly drives this transformation. To make this vision a reality, I'm looking for passionate and motivated individuals to join our incredible multi-cultural team. Together, we'll steer, lead, and control the project with a shared sense of purpose and determination.

Our PMO oversees six distinct functional areas, and your team will be around 7-10 people from start, plus consultants. It plays a vital role in ensuring that we stay on track with cost, time, and quality while delivering on this transformative journey. If this sounds like a journey you'd like to be part of, I can't wait to hear from you"

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