Project Manager, Nuclear Projects

Are you an experienced project professional ready to lead impactful energy projects? We’re now looking for a Project Manager with a background in powerplant projects to join Fortum’s nuclear power initiatives.

About the role

In this role, you will have an exciting opportunity to lead large delivery projects of significant strategic importance for Fortum's nuclear businesses and our external customers.

Our team is part of the Project Management and Execution Department of Engineering & Projects, which is responsible for implementing Fortum's nuclear power projects. We are experts working on demanding tasks at Loviisa and co-owned nuclear power plants, employing around 160 top professionals. We support external customers by delivering world-class nuclear power services globally. In addition to this, we have strong focus in nuclear research and development and provide expertise to new nuclear and hydrogen projects.

Your main focus areas will be:

• Overall project responsibility: project planning and implementation, scheduling, resourcing, leading procurement, contract and change management, risk management and ensuring compliance with relevant standards, regulations, and customer requirements in the project.
• Responsibility for the project success as per the set KPI’s, including EHSQ, financial, quality and schedule targets of the project.
• Leading, motivating, and following up on the project team’s progress and securing strong team spirit.
• Responsibility for the cooperation and contract management with customers and/or vendors.
• Responsibility for leading site execution and work safety, including acting as safety coordinator if/when project requires this.
• In external customer projects, supporting the sales team with technical discussions and estimation of hours to calculation (based on need).

This role will report to Manager, Project Management and the location is Espoo or Loviisa, Finland. Occasional travelling to Fortum fleet locations and to external international customers is to be expected.

About you

To be successful in this role, we believe you bring the following:

• 5-10 years of experience working as a Project Manager, leading and implementing large projects from the energy industry, preferably the nuclear energy industry. Understanding of Finnish nuclear safety requirements (i.e. YVL guides), is seen as a strong value adding element.
• Master's Degree in Engineering (Energy techonology or other relevant field).
• Demonstrated performance in reaching key project KPI's (e.g. EHSQ, financial, schedule, quality, as well as customer and project team satisfaction).
• Experience in managing multi-disciplinary teams with multiple interfaces. IPMA C certificate or equal skills, as a minimum requirement.
• Experience from project risk management, procurement, negotiations, contract and claim management.
• Leadership experience.
• Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously and a strong drive for safety. The Project Manager will be expected to act as a Safety Coordinator of own projects.
• Fluent skills in English is required for this role. Good skills in Finnish is also beneficial to read and understand documentation in the local language, including manuals used in a nuclear power plant environment.

On a personal level, you show a strong sense of responsibility and take ownership of your work, with a proactive and resilient approach. You thrive both when working independently and as part of a team, and you bring strong problem-solving skills along with a proactive, can-do attitude to collaboration. You demonstrate analytical thinking and excellent organizational skills, working in a structured and detail-oriented way. You lead with empathy and inclusivity, and are able to delegate effectively. In addition, you communicate clearly and collaborate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.

We offer you

At Fortum, we believe in a better future and want to be involved in shaping it. Our workplace is a safe place, both physically and mentally. You will grow with professional colleagues, being trusted and free to challenge yourself. We offer comprehensive benefits, flexible working hours, and hybrid work model to support your productivity, development and wellbeing. We are committed to build diverse teams where everyone feels included and is treated equally. More information about our culture and benefits can be found here.

Interested?

Submit your application at latest on 26th of March. We start contacting suitable candidates already during the application period. If you have questions and would like to hear more about the position, please contact Petra Väisänen, Manager – Project Management, via email petra.vaisanen@fortum.com.

To be selected for the position, the applicant must go through background clearance and a health examination including drug testing.

We are Fortum

Fortum is a Nordic energy company. We generate and deliver reliable energy to our customers and the Nordic energy system while at the same time helping industries decarbonise their processes and grow. Our core operations comprise efficient and best-in-class low-carbon power generation, customer services, and heating and cooling. Fortum’s power generation is already 99% from renewable or nuclear sources with one of the lowest specific CO2-emissions in Europe. We are guided by our ambitious SBTi-validated emission reduction targets on our way towards net-zero by 2040. For our ~4,500 employees, we commit to be a safe and inspiring workplace. Fortum's share is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki. fortum.com

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