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Our main markets are Sweden, Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark, and the UK. The Vattenfall Group has approximately 21 000 employees. We have been electrifying industries, powering homes and transforming life through innovation for more than 100 years.\n Shape the future of energy.\nAre 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.\nAbout the traineeship.\nThis 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.\nWhat you will experience\nPersonal and professional growth: Accelerate your development through structured learning, reflection, networking opportunities and real business challenges.\nCross-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.\nMeaningful contribution: Take on real responsibilities from day one, contribute fresh perspectives and help shape the future of fossil free living.\nAs 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.”\nYour role as a Trainee- Associate Project Manager\nYou 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.\nAs 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.\nDuring 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.\nYour responsibilities:\nSupport the development of PMO processes, methods and governance\nContribute to reporting, KPI development and project analytics to management team \nIdentify improvement opportunities and support implementation initiatives\nAssist in developing management dashboards and decision support material \nCollaborate with stakeholders across business areas and project organizations\n Your qualifications as a Trainee - Associate Project Manager\nUniversity degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering and Management, Business Administration or a related field\nStrong interest in project management, business improvement and organizational development\nGood analytical skills and ability to work with data and reporting\nFluent in both Swedish and English, both spoken and written \nYou should also recognize yourself in\nCurious, proactive and eager to learn\nStrong collaboration and communication skills\nStructured and comfortable working with several stakeholders\nEnjoys identifying improvements and turning ideas into action \nWhether 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.\nAs 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.”\nTo be considered for our traineeship, you should:\nHave completed, or expect to complete, an academic degree before the programme starts in March 2027.\nHave no more than one year of relevant work experience after graduation, excluding internships and working-student roles.\nBe fluent in English.\nBe available for the full-time programme from its start date.\nHave the right to work in the country where the position is based, or meet the stated work-permit requirements.\nBe open to mobility opportunities and collaborating across different locations.\nDemonstrate curiosity, initiative and growth mindset while sharing our values: Active, Open, Positive and Safe.\nLocation:\nYou will be working in the department Project Central at BU Vattenfall Power Solutions and located in Solna or Gothenburg, Sweden.\n Our offer\n“Vattenfall provides me with the steepest learning curve. We are a group that feels connected by our core values in line with the organization's values: Open, Active, Positive and Safe. We all feel part of a movement that understands the importance of human connection, resilience, and curiosity in energy transition and sustainability.”\n- Rogier, former International Trainee based in Amsterdam.\nThe Vattenfall International Trainee Programme is the kickstart of your career within Vattenfall. Over the course of a year, you will combine meaningful work with structured development opportunities, networking, workshops and site visits across Vattenfall's business areas and locations. Each position comes with a competitive salary and excellent remuneration package. Read more about the elements of the Vattenfall International Trainee Programme here.\nApplication process\nWe welcome your application in English via the application button on this page. Please include an updated resume. When applying, you will fill out screening questions, including your motivation. No cover letter or motivation letter is needed.\nThe deadline to apply is October 18th, 2026. Selection will start after the application period with online tests, followed by interviews between the end of October to end November.\nWe kindly ask you to use the same email address during the whole process (application and online test) otherwise there is a risk that your application is excluded due to system reasons.\nThe final recruitment process will be completed by December, with a pre-employment screening. The Vattenfall International Trainee Programme starts on March 1st, 2027.\nVisit our FAQ site VITP page for answers to common questions. If your question is not answered there, please contact the responsible recruiter Jessica Dinkel, \nSince Vattenfall is a part of the Swedish critical infrastructure, many of our services are security classed. If this position is security classed the final candidates might be subjected to a security vetting process, according to the Swedish legislation.\nIn Sweden, the trade union representatives are: Gustaf Treiber (Akademikerna), Philip Carendi (Ledarna), Robert Lönnqvist (SEKO) and Jan Stigbert (Unionen). 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