Senior Project Manager (Copenhagen)

Job summary

An experienced Senior Project Manager is sought to lead complex software implementation projects in the Greater Copenhagen area. This role involves driving customer success from proposal to delivery, ensuring projects are completed on time, within scope, and aligned with customer goals.

Qualifications

• Over 5 years of project management experience in delivering complex software projects to large external clients.
• Strong background in managing software implementations within intricate IT environments, preferably from a consulting background.
• Proficient with project management tools, agile methodologies, software lifecycle management, estimation, budgeting, and facilitation techniques.
• Excellent commercial acumen and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong communication skills in English, both spoken and written.
• Willingness to travel occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Support the sales process by shaping projects and developing clear statements of work and project plans.
• Lead implementation projects with full responsibility for scope, schedule, budget, quality, and customer communication.
• Establish and coordinate cross-functional project teams.
• Manage project risks, changes, escalations, and stakeholder expectations throughout the delivery lifecycle.
• Track project progress, financial performance, and prepare customer-facing and internal reports.
• Drive customer acceptance and ensure successful project closure.

Skills

• Strong leadership and negotiation skills.
• Ability to adapt leadership style to various situations and build trust across functions and cultures.
• Proactive approach to driving results while maintaining customer focus.

Education

• Relevant degree or equivalent experience in project management or related fields.

Tools

• Familiarity with modern project management tools, including AI for planning and communication.