Senior Project Manager – Chemicals & Biorefinery – 14220

Veritaz is a leading IT staffing solutions provider in Sweden, committed to advancing individual careers and aiding employers in securing the perfect talent fit. With a proven track record of successful partnerships with top companies, we have rapidly grown our presence in the USA, Europe, and Sweden as a dependable and trusted resource within the IT industry. Assignment Description: We are looking for a Senior Project Manager – Chemicals & Biorefinery to join our dynamic team. What you will work on: • Take full ownership of complex EPCM projects within the Chemicals & Biorefinery sector, driving execution across Engineering, Procurement, Pre-fabrication, Construction, and Completion. • Establish and implement robust commercial strategies in alignment with the Project Sponsor and organizational objectives. • Lead, coach, and coordinate multi-disciplinary project teams, ensuring effective resource planning, competence development, and performance management. • Oversee cost, schedule, and contract performance through structured planning, forecasting, reporting, and cost-control processes. • Drive proactive risk and opportunity management, maintaining a transparent and up-to-date risk register. • Lead contract and change management processes, including claims, negotiations, and commercial reviews. • Ensure full compliance with EPCM model, quality management systems, and HSE&S standards throughout all project phases. • Maintain strong client, partner, and stakeholder relationships, providing clear communication and reporting to Sponsors, Steering Groups, and senior management. • Facilitate lessons learned and continuous improvement across projects to strengthen organizational performance and delivery excellence. What you bring: • Minimum 12+ years of experience as a Senior Project Manager or Project Director within EPCM or contractor-side industrial projects. • Proven success leading large-scale, multi-discipline CAPEX investments within Chemicals, Biorefinery, or related process industries. • Strong commercial and contractual acumen with experience in contract reviews, change/claim management, and negotiations. • Demonstrated financial ownership and accountability for project performance, including cost control, invoicing, forecasting, and profitability management. • Excellent leadership and communication skills, with experience managing high-performing teams and engaging with senior stakeholders and international clients. • Advanced understanding of project controls and Earned Value Management (EVM) principles. • Technical or engineering degree (or equivalent) with a solid understanding of process, mechanical, or industrial systems. • PMP, IPMA, or equivalent project management certification is highly desirable. • Fluent in English, both spoken and written; Swedish language skills are an advantage. • Based in or available to work 4–5 days per week in the Gothenburg area