Project Manager, Value Creation

The role:

We are looking for a Project Manager to join our central Strategy & M&A team. You will support our Business Groups and portfolio companies in driving initiatives that improve growth, profitability, and operational performance.

You will work closely with senior leaders across the group to identify opportunities, develop business cases, and drive strategic and operational projects from idea to implementation. As acquisitions remain an important part of Axel Johnson International’s growth strategy, you will also contribute to selected M&A-related activities, including commercial due diligence, market assessments, and supporting newly acquired companies in identifying and prioritizing value creation opportunities.

In addition to supporting individual companies and Business Groups, the team plays an important role in identifying opportunities to drive scalable improvements across the Group. By developing frameworks, sharing best practices, and supporting the implementation of strategic initiatives, the team helps accelerate value creation in a structured and efficient way.

Examples of projects include commercial strategy, pricing, growth initiatives, operational efficiency improvements, AI and digitalization, market expansion assessments, and other strategic priorities across the Group.

The role is based at our Stockholm office and involves travel to our companies when needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic and operational projects end-to-end across the Group, Business Groups, and companies
• Analyze financial and operational performance data to identify improvement opportunities and translate insights into actions
• Structure complex business challenges and develop actionable recommendations to improve growth, profitability, and operational performance
• Facilitate workshops and collaborate closely with management teams to drive implementation and realize sustainable results
• Drive and scale high-impact initiatives across the Group to accelerate value creation and long-term performance improvements
• Collaborate with Business Groups and M&A teams on selected transaction-related initiatives, contributing commercial and strategic perspectives throughout the acquisition process and value creation initiatives post-acquisition

You have

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business, Finance, or related field
• ~2 years of experience in management consulting, strategy, business development or similar
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to structure complex topics into actionable recommendations
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• A proactive mindset and willingness to take ownership of projects and deliver results
• Ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders across different functions, in a fast-paced cross-border environment
• Fluent in English both spoken and written

Experience from industrial businesses, operational improvement projects, or commercial excellence is considered a merit. Also, experience from projects involving commercial due diligence, market assessments, performance improvement, or M&A-related analyses is considered an advantage.

What we offer

At Axel Johnson International, you will be part of a long-term, entrepreneurial and decentralized business environment where there is room to take initiative, learn and grow. You will work on interesting projects with real business impact, receive coaching and mentorship from experienced colleagues, and develop skills that provide a strong foundation for a future career in strategy, value creation, or leadership.

You will gain a unique perspective on how companies across different industries and markets are developed over time, while building a broad understanding of strategy, value creation, and industrial businesses.

Axel Johnson International has a value-driven, entrepreneurial culture and with our long-term approach and financially stable platform as our base, we invest in talent across the group to enable our people and companies to develop, grow and thrive. The employees are our most valuable resource, and we are committed to an inclusive working environment and diverse work force that values and empowers employees of all backgrounds and experiences. Our core values are evident in everything we do and are an important guide for our companies and employees:

Being far-sighted - Making things happen - Being good to work with.

www.axinter.com

We review applications on a rolling basis and therefore encourage you to apply as soon as possible. The final application deadline is September 25th 2026. If you have any questions about the position or the recruitment process, please contact edvard@brightpeople.se