Yazan Sakaji
About Yazan Sakaji
Yazan Sakaji is a Senior Contracts Manager in Group Construction at Northvolt, with extensive experience in project management and contracts across various companies in Sweden, Qatar, and Jordan. He holds a Master's degree in Project Management from KTH Royal Institute of Technology and a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from Jordan University of Science and Technology.
Work at Northvolt
Yazan Sakaji currently serves as the Senior Contracts Manager for Group Construction at Northvolt, a position he has held since 2022. His responsibilities include overseeing contract management and ensuring compliance with project specifications. Prior to this role, he worked as the Commercial Optimization and Contracts Manager at Northvolt from 2020 to 2022. In this capacity, he focused on enhancing contract performance and optimizing commercial strategies within the organization.
Previous Experience in Project Management
Before joining Northvolt, Yazan Sakaji accumulated extensive experience in project management roles across various companies. He worked at Fortum as the Project Management Office - Project Senior Control & Contracts Manager from 2009 to 2018, where he managed project controls and contracts for nine years in Sweden. He also held a position as a Consultant Specialist at MTR Tech AB for four months in 2009 and served as a Senior Project Control Engineer at Consolidated Contractors International Company from 2002 to 2008 in Qatar.
Education and Expertise
Yazan Sakaji holds a Master’s degree in Project Management and Operational Development from KTH Royal Institute of Technology, which he completed from 2008 to 2009. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Jordan University of Science and Technology, studying from 1994 to 1999. His educational background provides a strong foundation in engineering principles and project management methodologies.
Background in Engineering
Yazan Sakaji began his career as a Project Engineer at the Consulting Engineering Center (CEC - Sajdi & Partners) in Jordan, where he worked from 1999 to 2002. This early experience in engineering laid the groundwork for his later roles in project control and contract management. His diverse background includes significant roles in both engineering and project management, contributing to his expertise in the field.
Experience with Major Companies
Throughout his career, Yazan Sakaji has worked with several prominent companies in the energy and construction sectors. His tenure at Vattenfall as a Senior Contracts Manager from 2018 to 2020 involved managing contracts in Uppsala County, Sweden. His experience across different organizations and roles has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of project management and contract negotiation.