Business Developer

Summary

The Business Developer will identify and implement process improvements and digital solutions within an R&D environment, focusing on SharePoint-based information management and AI integration. This is a hands-on, on-site role requiring strong stakeholder management and a background in business or engineering.

Scope: 100%, 5 days/week on site in Södertälje

Duration: 1 year

Maximum allowed notice period for selected candidate: Available as soon as possible

Assignment Overview

We are looking for a hands-on Business Developer with a strong interest in digitalization, data, AI, and information management to strengthen the Business Development and Strategy team within R&D.

The role focuses on identifying inefficient processes and ways of working, developing practical solutions, and supporting their implementation across the organization. A key responsibility is the continued development of the Management system and SharePoint-based information landscape, improving how information is structured, maintained, accessed, and used.

Responsibilities

  • Identify opportunities to simplify, automate, and improve processes and ways of working across the organization.

  • Turn business needs and improvement ideas into practical digital solutions using available tools, data, and AI where relevant.

  • Take a hands-on role throughout the improvement process, from identifying problems and engaging stakeholders to implementation and follow-up.

  • Support the development and continuous improvement of the Management system and SharePoint environment.

  • Review and improve information and documentation structures and related ways of working.

  • Support cross-functional improvement and digitalization initiatives based on organizational needs.

Education (Must Have / Nice To Have)

Must Have

  • Master's degree or Bachelor's degree in one of the following fields:

    • Business Administration

    • Finance

    • Industrial Engineering and Management

    • Engineering

    • Economics

Experience (Must Have / Nice To Have)

Must Have

  • Experience within digitalization, business development, process improvement, information management, or similar areas.

  • Good knowledge of Microsoft 365 and SharePoint, including information/document structures, permissions, and collaboration environments.

  • Experience identifying and implementing process improvements or digital solutions.

  • Good understanding of data and how it can be used to improve processes and decision-making.

  • Practical understanding of AI and automation and how these can be applied.

  • Experience working in complex organizations with multiple stakeholders.

Nice To Have

  • Experience with Power Platform, including Power Automate and Power BI.

  • Experience with information architecture, document management, metadata, or knowledge management.

  • Experience applying generative AI, Microsoft Copilot, or similar AI tools in an enterprise environment.

  • Experience from R&D, engineering, or another complex industrial environment.

Language

Must Have

  • Excellent English communication skills.

Personal / Soft Skills

  • Pragmatic and curious problem solver.

  • Self-driven, solution-oriented, and hands-on.

  • Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills.

  • Strong ownership and a "doer" mentality.

  • Analytical with the ability to turn discussions and ideas into concrete actions.

  • Comfortable working in areas that may not yet be fully structured.

  • Ability to create structure and drive improvements through implementation.

  • Comfortable working across organizational boundaries.

  • Interest in both technology and how people, processes, and organizations work.

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