International Trainee - Associate Project Manager

Vattenfall · Solna, Stockholm County, Sweden

  • Junior
  • Full-time
  • Posted 2026-09-16
  • Confirmed live on 25 September 2026

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Job description

Job Description
Shape the future of energy.
Are you ready to challenge the status quo, bring fresh perspectives and contribute to solving one of society's most important challenges? We are looking for talented graduates to join the Vattenfall International Trainee Programme. This is your opportunity to accelerate your development, build a strong network across Vattenfall and contribute to the energy transition from day one.
About the traineeship.
This traineeship offers you a unique opportunity to kickstart your career in sustainable business. Each of the trainee positions is distinct, tied to a department within a specific business area and working location. This means that each position has its own tailored responsibilities, challenges and matching profile.
What you will experience

• Personal and professional growth: Accelerate your development through structured learning, reflection, networking opportunities and real business challenges.

• Cross-functional network: Connect with trainees and colleagues across Vattenfall's different markets, business areas and locations through programme activities, site visits and cross-functional collaboration.

• Meaningful contribution: Take on real responsibilities from day one, contribute fresh perspectives and help shape the future of fossil free living.
As Joakim, a former International Trainee based in Stockholm, explains, “I expected beforehand that working at a corporate would mean only serious business. We do focus on learning and growth and bringing new perspectives to the company, but we also have fun and add humor and lightness. I feel like we are the change the company wants to see.”
Your role as a Trainee – Associate Project Manager
You will join Project Central, Vattenfall Power Solutions’ central function for project governance, project values and project quality. We work across the organization to improve project delivery and support our Business Unit’s leadership in prioritizing, governing and following up on strategic development initiatives and investments.
As a trainee, you will contribute to the development of our PMO capabilities, helping to improve processes, reporting, portfolio insights and performance measurement. You will work closely with project managers, PMO specialists, business stakeholders and management teams across the business unit.
During your first year, you will gain hands-on experience in project governance, portfolio management, business improvement and data-driven decision making. Your work will help strengthen Vattenfall’s ability to deliver important investments safely, efficiently and with maximum business value.
Your responsibilities:

• Support the development of PMO processes, methods and governance

• Contribute to reporting, KPI development and project analytics to management team

• Identify improvement opportunities and support implementation initiatives

• Assist in developing management dashboards and decision support material

• Collaborate with stakeholders across business areas and project organizations

Qualifications
Your qualifications as a Trainee - Associate Project Manager

• University degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering and Management, Business Administration or a related field

• Strong interest in project management, business improvement and organizational development

• Good analytical skills and ability to work with data and reporting

• Fluent in both Swedish and English, both spoken and written 
You should also recognize yourself in

• Curious, proactive and eager to learn

• Strong collaboration and communication skills

• Structured and comfortable working with several stakeholders

• Enjoys identifying improvements and turning ideas into action 
Whether you aspire to become an energy specialist, project manager, digital expert, engineer or future leader, the International Trainee Programme offers opportunities to explore your potential and build a meaningful career.
As Cato, a former International Trainee based in Amsterdam, mentions, “I feel we are part of leading the change in the energy transition. At Vattenfall we can contribute by adding our individual competencies and core values. I learn how to build relations and be resilient in an international organization.”
To be considered for our traineeship, you should:

• Have completed, or expect to complete, an academic degree before the programme starts in March 2027.

• Have no more than one year of relevant work experience after graduation, excluding internships and working-student roles.

• Be fluent in English.

• Be available for the full-time programme from its start date.

• Have the right to work in the country where the position is based, or meet the stated work-permit requirements.

• Be open to mobility opportunities and collaborating across different locations.

• Demonstrate curiosity, initiative and growth mindset while sharing our values: Active, Open, Positive and Safe.
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