Engineering Project Manager (OT/IT & Industrial Projects)

Just outside Malmö you find a leading paint company with a focus on innovation and sustainability. One of the Nordic region's largest sites where we develop, manufacture, market and sell paint for indoor and outdoor environments for consumers, customers and industry. The business mainly consists of two companies. Akzo Nobel Industrial Coatings, a leader in the sale and manufacture of paints and coatings for industrial surface treatment for wood products such as windows, doors, floors, and furniture. Some of the customers are IKEA, Montana, Inwido and Tarkett. The other company Akzo Nobel Decorative Coatings develops, manufactures, distributes, and sells paints, varnishes, putty and wood protection products to professional painters and consumers. The portfolio includes the well-known brands Nordsjö, Sadolin and Cuprinol. At the site, 560 proud employees work to meet our customers' needs for high-quality products and services. 

Are you a driven Project Manager with a passion for engineering and digital solutions? Do you enjoy leading complex projects and working at the intersection of engineering and OT/IT? Then you might be our next Project Manager.

What can AkzoNobel offer you? 
At AkzoNobel you are met by a warm and welcoming atmosphere. We work together with a focus on innovation and sustainability, to be the leader in our industry. Diversity enriches our workplaces and we work actively together with our employees to make them thrive and develop. We work strategically to become a better employer. This has resulted in that we have been appointed one of Sweden's Karriärföretag 2026. We offer you an international working environment where you take on rewarding and challenging tasks that broaden your horizon and develop you in your role. You will work with competent and like-minded colleagues who share your attitude and enthusiasm. Welcome! 

What will you do?
In this role, you will oversee and coordinate engineering projects, playing a key part in driving development and improvements at site level. You will lead initiatives within OT/IT infrastructure and digitalization, contributing to a more efficient, connected, and future-ready production environment.

Working closely with internal teams, vendors, and stakeholders, you will have the opportunity to influence how projects are shaped and delivered – from early planning to final implementation.

Your main responsibilities include:

• Lead and drive engineering projects from initiation through to completion
• Plan and structure projects, including scope, timelines, and resources
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and ensure strong collaboration

• Monitor progress, budgets, and overall project performance
• Identify risks and ensure effective mitigation throughout the project lifecycle
• Act as the main point of contact for stakeholders and ensure clear communication

• Coordinate suppliers and procurement activities
• Ensure high-quality delivery and smooth handover to relevant functions

This is a temporary full-time position for one year, with a preferred start date as soon as possible. You will report directly to the Project Manager Lead.

Who are you?

To succeed in this role, motivation comes from driving projects forward and seeing ideas turn into concrete results. The role suits someone who enjoys working in a dynamic industrial environment, creating structure, solving problems, and contributing to steady progress together with others.

There is a natural interest in collaborating across functions, interacting with different stakeholders, and improving ways of working. The ability to create clarity in complex situations and maintain momentum across multiple initiatives is key. A pragmatic and solution-oriented approach, combined with strong communication skills, will support success in the role.

We believe you have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (or similar)
• Solid experience in engineering project management, with a proven track record of leading complex projects
• Experience or interest in OT/IT technologies within industrial environments

• Strong technical understanding and experience in contractor management
• Good knowledge of project management tools and methodologies
• Strong communication skills in both English and Swedish

Your application 
At AkzoNobel we are very committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best selves. We strive to embrace diversity, tolerance and respect. Our recruitment process plays a major role in this journey as it lays the foundation for a diverse work environment. In our organization, all qualified applicants are treated from an equal perspective regardless of ethnic origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age or disability. 

We review applications on an ongoing basis and unfortunately do not accept applications via email.

For further information about recruitment process, please contact, Ami Sandberg, Talent Acquisition Partner, ami.sandberg@akzonobel.com 

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