Description
Vattenfall is seeking a Senior R&D Engineer & Programme Lead – Industrial Decarbonisation to shape and lead the Industry Decarbonisation programme within Vattenfall R&D's Energy Transition portfolio.
The programme brings together around 8 colleagues, combining strategic direction with hands-on involvement in shaping and progressing R&D initiatives. You will work at the intersection of technology, business, and industrial transformation.
Your primary responsibilities will include:
- Leading and developing the Industry Decarbonisation programme in line with Vattenfall's strategy, providing strategic input, and identifying new opportunities within industrial electrification and decarbonisation.
- Translating business needs into well-defined projects and partnerships, and clear recommendations to support decisions.
- Building trusted relationships across Vattenfall and initiating collaborations with industrial companies, technology providers, academia, and research institutes.
- Defining and maintaining the programme's scope, objectives, and roadmap, and ensuring effective governance, prioritisation, risk management, resource planning, and reporting.
- Leading and coordinating the technical work and project team members across the programme, providing clear priorities and technical direction.
The role requires:
- A relevant academic degree in engineering, energy systems, industrial economics, business, or a related field.
- Extensive experience in the energy sector, process industry, industrial transformation, or another technology-intensive environment.
- Experience leading projects, programmes, R&D initiatives, or innovation activities, translating objectives into structured delivery and measurable results.
- Sound commercial judgement and experience in connecting technology development with business value while building effective relationships with industrial and internal stakeholders.
- Experience in leading and coordinating multidisciplinary project teams and technical work, including providing technical guidance to colleagues with different levels of experience.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to prepare clear, well-founded recommendations for senior stakeholders.
- Fluency in Swedish and English.
Experience in industrial decarbonisation, electrification, hydrogen, carbon capture, industrial heat, energy systems analysis, or related value chains is highly desirable.
We offer a challenging and international work environment, attractive employment conditions, and opportunities for personal and professional development.