Business office manager - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

There is a place that not everyone knows of. A place that, with its combined brainpower, works wholeheartedly to make the world a better place. And because of its independence can be uncompromising in that purpose. Who knows that the way to solve a mission is to be creative and have fun. This place is called RISE and we have an offer that is difficult to resist. Exciting assignments that do good.

• Do you have a strategic and business mindset and the ability to cope with planning and risk management in operations characterised by a high level of complexity?
• Do you have sound experience as a project manager in combination with portfolio management of projects?
• Are you, like us, energised by working with researchers at the cutting edge and utilising the practically infinite possibilities of future technologies?
• Do you wish to help the world move forwards more quickly in the transition towards a sustainable society?

If you recognise yourself in this description, you now have the opportunity to apply for one of northern Europe's most enjoyable jobs, as business office manager for our Bioeconomy and Health division with placement in Stockholm. The Bioeconomy and Health division gathers the competencies in process technology, drug development and design of materials and surfaces. We work with the biorefinery's value chains as well as with products and processes for agriculture, food, pulp, paper and packaging. Placement for the position is Stockholm. 

About the position
As business office manager you will have overall responsibility for project portfolios, strategic planning and implementation of internal development activities within the Division. Together with the division's management group you will structure and guide the project portfolio with respect to delivery, timetable, budget, risk and process adherence.

You will plan and carry out reviews of critical projects, and may also have the project-owner role for major strategic cross-divisional projects or programmes. You will be responsible for the division's strategic planning, and will drive implementation of the division's business plan. You will also actively contribute to the division's reception and implementation of group-wide changes. Your team may include coordinators for major programmes and projects, and as business office manager you will report to the senior vice-president, and be a part of the divisional management. 

Who are you?
We are seeking someone who is passionately interested in technology and business development. You are a structured and communicative person who has an excellent feel for an overall perspective within a complex organisation, in terms both of technical depth and breadth and of constant change and development. We would like you to have a tertiary level of education at Master’s level, ideally with an MBA, and certification as project manager would be an advantage (PMP/IPMA or equivalent). You have an easy command of spoken and written Swedish and English.

Are we right for each other?
Within RISE we like variety, and we are convinced that diversity contributes to an innovative environment where together we can challenge boundaries and develop new knowledge and skills for the future. We cannot promise you an easy job, but what we can promise is an exciting journey in which, together with dedicated and talented colleagues, we contribute to a sustainable future and to securing a head start in global competition. Do you want to join us?

If this sounds exciting, come help us make the world a little better. If you want to know more, please contact hiring manager Marco Lucisano, Senior Vice President, +46 10 228 45 85. The closing date for applications is January 6, 2020. Selection work is ongoing during the application period. 

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