Project Manager, Value Creation Axel Johnson International AB

The Company

Axel Johnson International is a privately owned Swedish industrial group operating globally. The

group has a dedicated long-term approach to ownership, emphasizing sustainable progress and

collaboration. The focus lies on acquisitions and the development of companies, specializing in

technical components and industrial solutions. The group consists of more than 220 companies

and employs 6,700 people in 36 countries with ~2 bn EUR in sales, organized into six business

groups, each focusing on selected niche markets. Axel Johnson International is part of the

Swedish family-owned corporate group, Axel Johnson.

The Culture

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

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.

Location is Stockholm reporting to the Director Strategy & M&A. For more information please contact Edvard König at edvard@brightpeople.se  or 070-978 3500