Global Project Operations Leader

Job Description

We are looking for a Network Control – Global Project Operations Leader to shape the performance and future direction of our global project operations. Based in one of our key Network Control locations – Västerås, Sweden; Houston, Texas; Massy, France; or London, UK – you will lead mission‑critical operational processes that enable world‑class delivery of Network Control solutions to customers around the world. This is an exceptional opportunity to elevate execution standards and drive continuous improvement within a project business committed to advancing a sustainable energy future.

How you will make an impact

• Lead global project operations for the Network Control (NC) organization, ensuring best‑in‑class engineering and project execution across all regions.
• Serve as a key direct report to the Network Control Global Operations Manager, helping steer global revenue delivery and operational performance of Global Project Portfolio.
• Own and continuously improve the full NC project execution process, enhancing efficiency, accountability, and delivery quality in collaboration with the Project Management Office.
• Shape and optimize the global resource footprint, ensuring capacity, capability, and alignment with project demands.
• Represent Network Control in major global project review forums, ensuring operational excellence and performance transparency.
• Be part of a business at the forefront of electrification and sustainable energy transformation.
• Drive project financials and operational KPIs including OCF, gross margin, delivery milestones, and project execution consistency.
• Lead and develop the global engineering organization, strengthening tools, methodologies, and engineering standards.
• Continuously support optimizing NC project operations by identifying process gaps, harmonizing ways of working, and driving global standardization.

Your Background

• Master’s degree / or BSc engineering
• 10–15 years of experience in network control, engineering operations, and team leadership in a global environment.
• Demonstrated success managing technical teams, project delivery, and complex multi‑country engineering activities.
• Strong leadership attributes including responsibility, determination, active listening, and commercial awareness.
• Proven ability to build effective relationships across Sales, Finance, customers, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Fluent in English and comfortable operating in senior stakeholder and customer‑facing environment

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