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Project Leader – Oskarshamn
WeQuel
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Source date: 11/3/2026
About this role
Lead cross-functional projects in Oskarshamn’s production and IT transformation, turning business needs into practical change alongside local and global teams. Project Leader – Oskarshamn We at WeQuel are now looking for a Project Leader in Oskarshamn. You will lead and coordinate projects and change initiatives in a large transformation of both production and IT. The operation is modernizing its production and IT landscape through production engineering, digitalization and automation, and through a global programme covering Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP – SAP). You will work closely with the business and combine project management, change management and leadership. As a consultant with us, you will work with one of our clients, a leading global industrial company. You will collaborate with local and global stakeholders, coordinate work across functions, run several initiatives in parallel and turn business needs into structured project execution. Your responsibilities: Project management and coordination • Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams, projects and development initiatives • Run several projects and activities in parallel, with effective planning, prioritization and execution • Make sure deliveries meet the agreed budget, timelines, quality and installation requirements • Follow up on activities, risks, dependencies, milestones and results Transformation and change • Support and coordinate local activities in the global transformation programme • Manage changes and prioritize initiatives based on business needs and operational requirements • Coach, support and develop team members throughout the transformation • Help project teams and working groups find purpose, understanding and manageability in their work Collaboration and stakeholders • Represent the business in relevant meetings and forums, and promote collaboration across organizational boundaries • Work closely with local and global stakeholders to support alignment and successful implementation You will work at both a strategic and an operational level, keeping the big picture while handling the details that implementation requires. Requirements: • Experience in project management or leading projects or initiatives in production, engineering, digitalization, IT or business transformation • Experience leading and coordinating cross-functional teams or projects • Ability to handle several activities and priorities at once, with strong planning, organizational and coordination skills • Ability to follow project progress, identify risks and dependencies, and follow up on deliverables • Experience relevant to change management, operational development or transformation • Ability to turn business needs into structured activities and practical implementation • Experience working with different functions and stakeholder groups, with strong communication and interpersonal skills • University degree in Engineering, IT, Business/Economics or a related field, or equivalent professional experience • Fluent Swedish and English, spoken and written Meritorious: • Experience from manufacturing or production environments • Experience with production-related digitalization, automation or IT transformation • Familiarity with MES, ERP or other production-related business systems • Experience coordinating work in larger transformation programmes with local and global stakeholders Assignment details: • Start date: As soon as possible • End date: 2027-12-31, with possibility of extension • Workload: 100% • Location: Oskarshamn – on-site; the exact on-site arrangement will be confirmed We offer: At WeQuel, you become part of a consulting team that values people first – we believe success is created through engagement, collaboration and development. We offer a flat organization with short decision paths, a strong sense of community and the opportunity to influence your own development. Department Consulting (Anställning) Plats Oskarshamn Workplace & Culture You just have a couple of seconds to capture the interest of your visitors. Explain how it is working at your company. Give the visitor an insight, show with text and pictures. Share your company culture. Try to communicate your companies efforts to existing and prospective staff what makes your company a desirable workplace. Om WeQuel WeQuel sammanför ambitiösa företag med exceptionella människor inom Life Science, Engineering och IT. Genom specialistkompetens, starka relationer och ett långsiktigt perspektiv hjälper vi organisationer att bygga högpresterande team som driver innovation, affärsutveckling och operationell excellens. Vi tror att framgångsrika företag byggs av rätt människor och att starka samarbeten skapar långsiktig påverkan. Grundades 2020 Medarbetare 50+