Do you want to gain valuable insights into the management and governance of a large, listed company? Do you want to be at the center of the development and implementation of SKF’s clean and intelligent strategy? Do you want to build a strong internal network and platform for future career advancement?

Then you could be our next...

CEO Business Support

We are looking for someone who thrives when interacting with others, gets energy from varying tasks and projects, and can balance strategic initiatives with operational tasks, to step into the role of CEO Business Support.

In this role, you will have the unique opportunity to both be a member of the Strategy and Transformation Office (S&TO) and the Business Support of our CEO Rickard Gustafson.

As part of the S&TO team, you will support the strategic and transformational agenda of SKF Group. This means you will support the strategy development and strategic projects, to continuously develop, update, and clarify our intelligent and clean strategy.

In the role of Business Support, you will support our CEO in preparing presentations and management meetings and provide ad-hoc analysis and research. In addition to working closely with our CEO, you will frequently interact with the Group Management Team and get exposure to the Board of Directors.

What you can expect in the role

• Provide ad-hoc business support, analysis, and research.
• Develop material and presentations for the CEO's internal and external use.
• Manage assigned projects in various areas throughout all phases of planning, execution, and follow-up, ensuring delivery in line with expected goals.
• Arrange community town halls and prepare management meetings and external events (virtually and f2f).
• Proactively bring new ideas, take initiatives, and lead projects and activities.

We expect you to have
Mindset and attitude are central to this role, and to be successful you should have:

• 1-2 years of experience in management consulting or equivalent roles
• A master's degree in business, economics, or engineering
• A proven track record of creating, organizing, and visualizing communication material
• Professional project management skills and demonstrated success in driving projects
• A proven track record of handling sensitive information with care

You will enjoy working here if you

• Have excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Can build networks, trust, and strong long-lasting relationships
• Have a strong business focus and solid business understanding where you always strive to create value and make a difference

As you will be working cross-functionally with lots of different stakeholders you need to have excellent communication skills, be able to structure and coordinate communication plans, and articulate ideas at all levels, with professional fluency in English.

SKF is committed to creating a diverse environment, and we firmly believe that a diverse workforce is essential for our continued success. Therefore, we only focus on your experience, skills, and potential. Come as you are – just be yourself. #weareSKF

Our offer
This role is an excellent growth opportunity for early-career professionals who enjoy a variety of tasks. You will gain valuable insights into the management and governance of a large, listed company, as well as unique insights into all parts of SKF, and the opportunity to build a strong internal network for future career advancement.

We are offering permanent employment whereof this role is for a specific duration. The intention is that you are in this role for 1-2 years and then take on the new role in the organization as the next step in your development.

Some additional information

The position holder will be based in Gothenburg, Sweden.

You will report to the Director of Strategy and Transformation with a dotted line to SKF’s CEO, Rickard Gustafson.

If you have any questions about the position, please contact the current position holder, Erik Hemberg, at erik.hemberg@skf.com.

For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Danijel Sjogren, Recruitment Expert EMEA at danijel.sjogren@skf.com. Please note that we don't accept applications via email.

Is this you?
If the answer is yes, submit your application no later than August 18, 2024.