Head of PMO

at  SSAB

Location: Raahe
Country: Finland or Sweden
Application due date: 2024-04-24
We are seeking an experienced individual to join our team as the Head of Project Management Office (PMO). This role will be responsible for facilitating and driving the transformation of divisional strategy and business requirements into development projects and roadmaps as well as leading selected key transformative business IT projects.
Becoming part of the SSAB family means joining a journey. A journey that we believe is essential for the sustainability of this planet. Steel has been one of the most important materials for developing our society and it will continue to be so. In the roofs over our heads, in the bridges connecting our cities and in the cars of tomorrow. At SSAB we are proud of our history and leadership in high-strength steel. But we are also aware that the production of steel is one of the largest emitters of greenhouse gases in the world. That has to change. That is why we have developed the world’s first fossil free steel production and has committed to becoming largely fossil-free by around 2030. As part of SSAB you will be instrumental in realizing this goal and push for the green transformation of the whole steel industry.
About the position
The successful candidate will be creating development roadmaps for key Business IT solution areas, managing the SSAB Europe IT project portfolio, and ensuring that projects deliver targeted business targets. Additionally, the Head of PMO will play a crucial role in aligning IT roadmaps with architecture plans and investment projects, as well as ensuring the efficient and effective utilization of Business IT Solutions in alignment with both business requirements and common architecture principles within SSAB Europe and the Group.
Main responsibilities
Facilitate and assist the business and IT organization in transforming division strategy and business requirements into development projects and roadmaps.
Create IT roadmaps for main Business IT solution areas, including CAPEX plans.
Manage the SSAB Europe IT project portfolio and ensure that projects deliver targeted business benefits.
Align IT roadmaps with architecture plans and investment projects.
Ensure that development projects bring value to business and are efficiently used and aligned with business requirements and common architecture principles.
Manage selected key transformative business IT projects as a senior project manager.
Ensure that projects are executed within scope, schedule, and budget as agreed within governance.
Manage project teams with both internal and external resources as needed, as well as change management with key stakeholders.
About You
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; Master’s degree preferred.
Over 5 years’ experience in project management, particularly within IT and business transformation projects.
Good leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate cross-functional teams.
Good communication skills both verbal and written. Fluent in English; Finnish and Swedish languages are seen as an advantage.
Solid understanding of architecture principles and investment project management.
Experience in managing strategic projects and driving business value through IT solutions.
Experience in leading business IT projects by using both waterfall and agile project methodologies
Knowledge of change management principles and methodologies is seen as an advantage.
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:
Incentive programs
Extended healthcare
Wellness grants
Recruitment process
1. Apply
2. Interview
3. Assessments
4. Reference Check
5. Come and meet us
6. Health Examination
7. Sign
Background check may be a part of the recruitment process.
Got questions about this position?
For more information regarding this position, please contact Jari Penttinen, Head of IT +358 50 553 9624, on
Thursday 11.4 13:30-14:30 EET
Thursday 18.4 13.00-15.00 EET
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