Senior Director Programs

4 days ago

Skellefteå, Sweden Lyten Full time 120,000 - 240,000 per year

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.

Job Scope
High level purpose of function.
Senior Director Programs: Provides strategic leadership and oversight for cross-functional programs, ensuring alignment with customer requirements, company objectives and long-term business growth. Defines program vision, develops implementation strategies, and drives execution across multiple teams and stakeholders. Oversees program planning, resource allocation, risk management, and delivery of milestones. Acts as the primary interface between executive leadership, project teams, customers, and partners to ensure successful outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the voice of the customer, translating customer requirements into business objectives.

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex, multi-disciplinary programs across the organization

• Define program goals, scope, success metrics, and ensure alignment with company strategic priorities

• Drive program governance, reporting, and decision-making processes at executive and operational levels

• Oversee budgets, schedules, and resource allocation to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery

• Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies for critical programs

• Manage relationships with customers, partners, and internal stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and alignment

• Provide mentorship and leadership to program managers and project teams, fostering a culture of accountability and performance

• Collaborate with R&D, engineering, operations, and commercial teams to ensure program integration and execution

• Represent programs at executive meetings, customer briefings, and external engagements

Accountability/Authorization

• Budget responsibility: Yes – accountable for program budgets and resource allocation

• Direct reports: Yes – program managers, project managers, and cross-functional teams

• Authorized to make program-level strategic and operational decisions within company policies.

Requirements
Educational background and previous experience required for the role
Qualifications and Experience

• A BSc/MSc degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Program Management, or related field (MBA preferred)

• Minimum of 12–15 years of professional experience, with at least 7 years in senior program or portfolio management roles

• Proven track record of delivering large, complex, multi-disciplinary programs successfully

• Strong knowledge of program management methodologies (Agile, PMI, Prince2, or equivalent)

• Demonstrated ability to manage multi-million-dollar budgets and diverse global teams

• Experience working with executive stakeholders, customers, and external partners

• Preferred certifications: PMP, PgMP, MSP, or equivalent
Specific skills

• Excellent English written and oral skills, Swedish is a plus

• Strong leadership and executive presence

• Strategic thinker with exceptional problem-solving skills

• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities

• Ability to influence and build consensus across diverse teams and stakeholders

• High resilience, adaptability, and ability to thrive in a high-pressure, international environment

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.

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