Senior Project Manager

Help Build the Future of Advanced Manufacturing

Smart High Tech AB is a Swedish deep-tech company developing graphene-enhanced thermal interface materials for AI infrastructure, semiconductors, data centres, high-performance computing and advanced electronics.

As global demand grows, we are entering a phase of industrial expansion, manufacturing scale-up and international growth.

We are now seeking an experienced Head of PMO / Senior Project Manager to lead strategic projects and support the expansion of our manufacturing operations.

This is a unique opportunity to join a company moving from qualification and commercialisation into industrial-scale production.

The Opportunity

As Head of PMO / Senior Project Manager, you will lead key strategic and operational initiatives across the company.

Working closely with executive management, manufacturing, engineering, R&D, supply chain and international partners, you will drive complex projects from planning through execution.

A key focus will be manufacturing expansion, industrialisation and factory scale-up, including facility establishment, equipment implementation, production ramp-up and operational readiness.

The position involves frequent international travel, particularly to China, including extended stays when required.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Project Leadership

• Lead cross-functional projects from planning through execution.
• Establish project governance, reporting structures and best practices.
• Drive timelines, budgets, resource planning and performance tracking.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and operational bottlenecks.
• Support executive management with prioritisation and decision-making.

Manufacturing Scale-Up & Industrialisation

• Support factory establishment and manufacturing expansion initiatives.
• Coordinate production readiness and operational launch activities.
• Participate in facility planning, process implementation and ramp-up.
• Drive industrialisation projects from pilot production to mass production.
• Ensure alignment between manufacturing capabilities and business objectives.

International Operations

• Coordinate projects involving teams across Europe and China.
• Collaborate with suppliers, customers and strategic partners.
• Build strong cross-functional relationships across international organisations.
• Support operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Who We Are Looking For

• We are looking for a highly experienced project leader with a strong industrial background and a proven track record of executing complex manufacturing projects.
• You have experience from factory build-ups, production ramp-ups or industrialisation programmes and understand the challenges of scaling manufacturing operations.
• You combine strategic thinking with a hands-on approach and are comfortable working with both senior leadership and operational teams.
• Most importantly, you are a leader who drives execution and delivers results.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Management, Manufacturing, Operations or a related field.
• Extensive experience in project management, programme management or PMO leadership.
• Proven experience leading large-scale industrial or manufacturing projects.
• Experience from factory build-ups or industrialisation programmes.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations and production environments.
• Experience leading cross-functional and international teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent English, written and spoken.

Highly Meritorious

• Experience from semiconductor, electronics, advanced materials, battery, automotive or deep-tech industries.
• Experience from scale-up companies and high-growth environments.
• Experience working with manufacturing organisations in China.
• Knowledge of automation, process engineering and advanced manufacturing technologies.
• PMP, Prince2 or equivalent certification.
• Mandarin Chinese language skills.
• Swedish language skills.

• Why Join Smart High Tech?
• At Smart High Tech, you will help build the manufacturing platform that supports next-generation AI infrastructure, semiconductors, and advanced electronics.
• You will work alongside leading scientists, engineers and industry experts while helping transform breakthrough technology into world-class industrial production.
• This is a rare opportunity to influence both strategy and execution while contributing directly to the growth of a rapidly expanding deep-tech company with global ambitions.
• If you are passionate about industrialisation and manufacturing scale-up, we would love to hear from you.