Senior Program Manager at Höganäs AB

Höganäs kommun, Skåne County, Sweden -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Oct, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Program Management, Project Management, Process Industry, Resource Planning, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Analytical Skills, Communication Skills, Leadership, Sustainability Knowledge, Risk Management, Governance, Business Case Development, Feasibility Studies, Pilot Testing, Cross-Functional Team Alignment

Industry

Manufacturing

Description

About the Position Are you a senior program leader eager to drive large-scale industrial investment programs that will transform the world’s leading manufacturer of metal powders towards the sustainability benchmark within the steel industry? About the position Höganäs AB is seeking a Senior Program Manager within the Powder Metallurgy Division (PMT) to lead two of its most strategically important for the transformation of one of the company’s key product families. These initiatives are at the core of securing the long-term sustainability of Höganäs’ iron sponge production and enabling the company’s ambition of being a leader in sustainable innovation. The Senior Program Manager will coordinate multiple projects within the programs, prepare strategic decision material for Group and Divisional management as well as the Board, and ensure structured governance, reporting, and risk management. The role combines strategic and operational responsibilities, from feasibility studies and pilot testing to developing business cases for potential large-scale industrial investments. This is a pivotal position where you will collaborate closely with internal experts, external partners, and new value chains – playing a key role in shaping Höganäs’ transformation journey. The position is a permanent position located in Höganäs, Sweden. Experience and Competencies +10 years of experience from program management/project management in large-scale industrial and investment projects Strong background from process industry (preferably steel, mining, energy, chemicals or automotive) Proven ability to lead complex, multi-project programs with both strategic and operational responsibilities Skilled in resource planning, managing dependencies, and aligning cross-functional teams in international organizations Experience working with steering committees, executive management, and boards – including preparation of decision material and business cases Familiarity with structured project management frameworks (PMP, IPMA, PRINCE2, or similar) Fluency in English, both spoken and written; Swedish is a merit Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, industrial management, or equivalent experience Desirable to have experience from major capital investment projects (new plants, facilities, large-scale process changes) Desirable to have knowledge of sustainability and green transition initiatives, ideally with practical involvement in reducing carbon footprint or implementing alternative materials/processes Your Profile – Personality & Leadership Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret, model, and present complex data for strategic decision-making Strong communicator with excellent presentation and stakeholder management skills High integrity and ability to balance long-term strategic thinking with short-term execution Pragmatic and solution-oriented, with ability to navigate uncertainty and new, unproven processes Motivational leadership style – able to inspire, challenge, and align cross-functional teams and earn trust from both senior specialists and executive management Flexible and adaptive, open to new approaches and drive continuous improvement Application and contact Application deadline: 30 October 2025. We review applications on an ongoing basis. In this recruitment process, Höganäs AB is working with Dmatch. Apply via the following link: Program Manager – Höganäs | Dmatch. For further questions, please contact Daniel Naseri at Daniel.naseri@dmatch.se. Benefits With proximity to the wonderful surroundings of the Kullahalvön, Höganäs offers you stimulating and developing work tasks as well as competitive benefits including generous holiday terms, pension and insurance solutions, and continuous skills development. We encourage our employees to live a healthy life and offer a wellness allowance, free access to a gym and fitness room, subsidised lunch, profit sharing, and flexible working methods – all to support a sustainable work-life balance. Working at Höganäs We aim to offer a great and meaningful place to work where you can fulfill your potential and ambitions. We welcome all applicants and strive for diversity. We have a clear management philosophy, and just like us you believe that through collaboration and openness we develop as individuals and as a company. We see all employees, regardless of position, as leaders when we approach the challenges that the world - and we - face. Höganäs ambition is to lead the transformation to better meet the needs of tomorrow and become the preferred supplier of sustainable metal powder on a global scale – join us in our journey of sustainable change and towards net-zero climate emissions. More about Höganäs Höganäs is the world leader in the market for metal powders, with a yearly capacity of 500,000 tons. Höganäs vision is to inspire the industry to make more with less, and its ambition is to be the preferred supplier of sustainable metal powders. In close cooperation with customers, Höganäs develops tomorrow's solutions for automotive components, electrical motors, brazing, surface coating, and additive manufacturing. Höganäs operates 17 production centres across the globe and has a workforce of 2,400 employees. The turnover for 2024 was €1.034 biljons. Höganäs, which was founded in 1797, is owned by Lindéngruppen and Wallenberg owned FAM. Interested? Apply today! Introduce Yourself to our recruiters by creating a profile and submitting your CV or resume. Login to update your profile at any time so our recruiters can find you when vacancies appear within our organisation. At Höganäs, we are firm believers in the capacity of the individual. We are certain that everyone, no matter their position or formal background, has the ability and willingness to develop both professionally and personally. We are positive that each person can contribute to improving both our workplace and Höganäs’ business. Our aim is to create a company that connects people and that sees, values and extracts the full potential in each individual. We strongly believe that a workplace where people are passionate about their work, experience a sense of meaning and have a possibility to make an impact, is the foundation for our progress and performance as a company. Do you want to work at Höganäs? Founded in 1797, Höganäs is the world leader in the market for powders, with a yearly capacity of 500,000 tonnes. Our vision is to drive positive change through material innovation, with the ambition of becoming the globally preferred partner for sustainable powder materials. At Höganäs, our strength lies in our diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, and we are committed to gender diversity. We collaborate with customers to innovate solutions for automotive components, electric motors, brazing, surface coating, welding, and additive manufacturing. Operating 15 production centers worldwide and employing 2,300 people, Höganäs' turnover for 2024 was 11,826 MSEK. Höganäs is owned by Lindéngruppen and Wallenberg-owned FAM. www.hoganas.com

Responsibilities

The Senior Program Manager will lead large-scale industrial investment programs aimed at transforming Höganäs’ iron sponge production towards sustainability. This role involves coordinating multiple projects, preparing strategic decision materials, and ensuring structured governance and risk management.