Operational Excellence Lead

What we do at Blykalla

Blykalla is a global leader in advanced nuclear technology, commercialising the next generation of clean, reliable energy through its lead-cooled reactor, the SEALER. By combining decades of specialised research with world-class partners, Blykalla is building the backbone of the global AI and industrial economy. For more information, visit https://www.blykalla.com.

As Operational Excellence Lead, you’ll build how Blykalla works and keep improving it. We’re growing fast and building a first-of-a-kind reactor, so our management system needs to grow with us. You’ll set up and own the framework for processes, KPIs and digital tools, and work with owners across the business who drive improvement in their own areas. We’re kick-starting this as a focused effort now; over time it becomes a continuous improvement function at the heart of the company.

What you’ll get to do

You’ll be Blykalla’s specialist in operational excellence and coordinate improvement work across the organisation. This includes but is not limited to:

Management System & Processes

• Coordinate development and improvement of Blykalla’s management system: how processes, roles, KPIs and governance fit together.

• Work with process owners to define, map and prioritise our critical processes, and keep them simple enough that people follow them.

• Make sure every process has a clear owner and is published where people can find it, in close cooperation with Quality Assurance.

• Bring methods and tools for improvement, and coach managers and teams in using them.

KPIs & Control Tower

• With relevant function define KPIs per function, each tied to a real decision and a reliable data source.

• Work with our digital team so that processes and systems fit together: one system of record per process, and data that flows into one place.

• Enable control tower view for progress tracking and management communication.

Business Planning & Governance

• Coordinate the annual business planning cycle, OKRs and performance follow-up together with Finance.

• Set up clear forums, mandates and escalation paths, a decision register and a delegation-of-authority framework.

• Tie ways of working into plans, budgets and forums, so improvements last.
  

Who you’ll get to work with

The Operational Excellence Lead reports to the Head of Projects. We are a diverse team that is passionate about our work and Blykalla.

Who you are

You will be part of a highly skilled team with a can-do attitude. We value personnel chemistry and strive to create a workplace where you enjoy coming to. There are however a few things that we think will help in order for you to succeed in this role, these are:

• 5+ years in operational or business excellence, or a related field such as management consulting with an operations focus, organisational development, or strategy and business operations.

• You’ve helped set up or improve how an organisation works: processes, roles, KPIs or governance that people actually use.

• Hands-on in defining and mapping processes; you turn complex work into simple, clear processes.

• Ideally, experience from business planning, OKRs or performance follow-up.

• You lead without line authority: you coordinate, coach and influence senior people with strong views.

• Structured and pragmatic, good at prioritising and saying no to the less important.

• Clear communicator who turns detail into a sharp message for management.

• Fluent in English.

• Bonus: experience with digital tools and systems (process or QMS tools, PLM-type systems, data and dashboards); familiarity with management system standards such as ISO 9001; experience from engineering-heavy, industrial or regulated industries such as energy or nuclear, or from a scale-up; familiarity with project controls such as planning, cost control and earned value; Swedish.
  
  

Location

This position is for our office in Stockholm.

Why Blykalla?

You’ll join a passionate team developing one of the most promising energy technologies of our time. We offer a fast-paced, mission-driven environment where your contributions have a real impact. Few roles let you shape how a company works while it is still being built. You’ll help build not just our company, but the clean-energy future.

Our Culture & Values

We’re building more than a reactor, we’re building a company where people do their best work, together. Our values are the foundation of everything we do:

Take Responsibility

• We never compromise on radiation safety.

• We act like owners, accountable, honest, and proactive.

There Is No ‘I’ in Team

• We believe in respect, inclusion, and psychological safety.

• We win and lose together, and we enjoy the ride.

Get Things Done

• We take the first step, even when we don’t have all the answers.

• We iterate fast and embrace a test-and-learn mindset.

Ask Why

• We challenge assumptions and speak up with candor and respect.

• Curiosity drives us forward.

Another World Is Possible

• We’re tackling one of humanity’s biggest problems.

• We don’t give up, and we’re optimistic that we can make a difference.

As Operational Excellence Lead, you will be a steward of these values, building ways of working that help people take responsibility, work as one team and get things done.


Reference & Background Checks

As part of our recruitment process, we conduct background checks on all candidates. We may also conduct reference checks to gain a well-rounded understanding of your professional experience, performance, and ways of working. This includes both references provided by you and, where relevant, conversations with other professional contacts who have worked closely with you. We strive to be transparent about our reference-checking process and handle all personal data in accordance with applicable data protection regulations. Any additional references will be sought with professional judgment and only when considered relevant to the role.

Salary Range: SEK X 000 – X 000/ month, depending on experience and qualifications.

We offer competitive compensation aligned with our internal salary framework and growth potential in the role.

We do not accept applications via email.

We are not open to external help from recruitment agencies.

Note on AI Use: Blykalla may use AI technology to assist with certain administrative aspects of the hiring process, such as note-taking, interview documentation, and reporting. However, every resume and application is reviewed directly by our recruiting team. AI tools are used solely for operational support and do not influence candidate evaluation or hiring decisions.