IT Project Manager (Swedish-speaking), Espoo, Kuopio, Tukholma, Oulu

About the role

As an IT Project Manager at our client company, you will be responsible for delivery projects related to Service Management (ITSM/ESM) and Identity Management (IAM/IGA) solutions. Your work will focus particularly on the Swedish and Finnish markets and on successfully delivering projects related to public sector tenders. You will collaborate closely with sales, technical consultants, and customers to ensure successful project delivery and high customer satisfaction.

You can work in a hybrid model from the Espoo (Säteri), Kuopio, Oulu, or Stockholm office, and you enjoy meeting colleagues and customers face-to-face on a regular basis. The role requires occasional travel depending on project and customer needs.

You are offered:

• The opportunity to build your career in a growing international company
• A warm, low-hierarchy, people-centric work community where colleagues support each other and laughter is part of everyday life
• An agile growth company of the right size, without unnecessary bureaucracy, but with clear processes and strong development opportunities
• A working culture where humanity and well-being come first, while drive and high motivation are visible in everyday work

You will initially be employed as a permanent consultant through Academic Work, with the goal of later transitioning to direct employment with our client company. We offer excellent opportunities for professional growth, expanding your network, and building valuable future contacts.

Work tasks

In your role as IT Project Manager, you will be fully responsible for planning, executing, and steering customer projects related to Service and Identity Management solutions. Your tasks include close collaboration with sales, technical experts, and customers, as well as managing project resources, time entries, and budget adherence.

• Lead end-to-end planning and execution of IT implementation and development projects
• Guide and coordinate technical consultants and the project team
• Monitor project resources, budgets, and schedules to ensure targets are met
• Conduct status meetings and report progress to steering groups and other stakeholders
• Ensure customer satisfaction and proactive communication throughout all project phases

We are looking for

• Strong experience leading IT projects in direct client-facing roles, ideally on the supplier side, acting as the primary point of contact between customer and delivery teams
• Fluent Swedish and English skills, and minimum good level in Finnish
• Knowledge of different project management methodologies (e.g., Agile and Waterfall)
• Willingness to travel when required by projects
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills with various stakeholders

Experience with public sector tendering processes and working with public sector customers as well as delivering SaaS-based or platform solutions are seen as an addition asset.

To succeed in this role you are:

• Proactive and eager to learn – you adopt new knowledge quickly and boldly seize development opportunities
• Curious about change – you thrive in an environment where processes evolve, new people and products are introduced, and you can adapt your approach to different situations
• A natural organizer and bridge-builder – you guide both customers and project teams toward shared goals, collaborate smoothly with stakeholders, and communicate credibly even in demanding situations
• Service-minded and solution-oriented – you sense the dynamics of customer situations, identify opportunities to add value, and take responsibility for ensuring smooth progress for both the customer and your own organization

The role will later require passing a limited security clearance.

Our recruitment process

This recruitment process is handled by Academic Work and it is our client’s wish that all questions regarding the position is directed to Academic Work.

Our selection process is continuous and the advert may close before the recruitment process is completed if we have moved forward to the next phase. The process includes two tests: one personality test and one cognitive test. The tests are tools to find the right talent for the right position, to enable equality, diversity, and a fair process.

Our client company is a European software company developing intelligent and scalable solutions for digitalizing and automating IT and Service Management within organizations. You will hear more about the company during the first interview round.