Head of Performance & Improvement - Common Functions

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Head of Performance & Improvement – Common Functions

Job Description

Are you ready to shape how performance and continuous improvement drive real impact in a global organization?

We are now looking for a Head of Performance & Improvement to join AFRY’s newly established Common Functions organization. This is a unique opportunity to step into a high-impact role at the heart of our transformation journey, where you will define how we measure, improve, and deliver value across functions.

About the role

As Head of Performance & Improvement, you will take ownership of the performance and improvement agenda for Common Functions. You will operate at the intersection of strategy, execution, and transformation, driving initiatives that enhance efficiency, quality, and value delivery across the organization.

You will be a key member of the Common Functions Leadership Team, playing an instrumental role in shaping ways of working in a newly formed, highly experienced team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and govern cross-functional process development initiatives aligned with global frameworks
• Own and drive the Common Functions project portfolio, ensuring alignment across AFRY
• Partner with Global Process Owners to align priorities and process objectives
• Establish and maintain frameworks to measure performance, impact, and improvement outcomes
• Engage stakeholders and internal service recipients to ensure initiatives meet real business needs
• Own and develop the Common Functions service catalogue and process architecture
• Monitor service performance across quality, time, and cost dimensions
• Drive the performance and improvement roadmap—turning insights into action
• Act as a trusted business partner across functions and geographies

This role initially has no direct reports but offers strong potential to build and lead a team as the organization evolves.

Qualifications

Who you are

You are a strategic thinker with a passion for turning complexity into clarity and insight into action. You thrive in dynamic environments and know how to influence functions, cultures, and seniority levels.

You bring:

• 10+ years of experience in performance management, continuous improvement, or related fields
• Strong expertise in process development and improvement methodologies
• Experience from Shared Services or Global Business Services environments
• A data-driven mindset with the ability to translate metrics into business impact
• A strong interest & skill-set in digitalization and automation
• Proven experience in program, project, and change management in complex environments
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills at executive level
• A university degree and fluency in English

Experience from AFRY or similar organizations is considered a plus.

Company Description

AFRY provides engineering, design, digital and advisory services. We are devoted experts in industry, energy and infrastructure sectors, creating impact for generations to come. AFRY has Nordic roots with a global reach. 
Our shared principles - Results driven, Client Centric, Empowering and Accountable - guide us in how we work, grow and succeed together. Join us and unlock transitions towards a sustainable and resilient society.

Additional Information

Why join us?

Common Functions is a newly established organization, bringing together Finance, People & Culture, IT and Real estate competence globally. This means you won’t just join a team—you will help build it.

You will have:

• A central role in shaping a new organization
• The opportunity to influence strategy and ways of working from day one
• A collaborative, international environment with strong leadership peers
• While we have a hybrid working model at AFRY we expect that this role requires significant presence on-site in Solna, Sweden as well as other AFRY locations.

Ready to make an impact?

If you’re driven by transformation, energized by collaboration, and motivated by creating measurable results, we’d love to hear from you.

Welcome to submit your application, the deadline is 2026-05-15

Contact person for questions: Gunilla Fridén, Head of Common Functions, email:

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At AFRY, we engineer change in everything we do. Change happens when brave ideas come together. When we collaborate, innovate technology, and embrace challenging points of view. That’s how we're making future. We are actively looking for qualified candidates to join our inclusive and diverse teams across the globe. Join us in accelerating the transition towards a sustainable future.

 At AFRY, we engineer change for our clients using our deep sector knowledge within the fields of infrastructure, industry, energy and digitalisation. When we collaborate on challenging and meaningful assignments, we succeed together with a collective of skilled and friendly colleagues. We do this with a higher purpose, to accelerate the transition towards a sustainable society for generations to come. Join us in Making Future.