Senior Project Manager (Nordics)

Job summary

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for leading complex automation projects across the Nordics, ensuring their success, quality, and strategic impact. This role requires a strong ability to influence without authority and deliver excellence from concept to completion.

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years of progressive project management experience.
• Proven success in delivering large-scale, complex, cross-functional projects with strategic impact.
• Strong leadership presence and ability to influence without authority.
• Experience in managing budgets, risks, contracts, and vendor relationships.
• Deep understanding of project management methodologies.
• PMP certification is highly desirable.
• Willingness to travel extensively (up to 80% annually) to customer sites and meetings in the region.

Responsibilities

• Lead the initiation, planning, and execution of strategic automation projects.
• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables aligned with organizational strategy.
• Develop project governance, business cases, and charters for stakeholder alignment.
• Build integrated project plans using advanced project management tools.
• Lead and motivate high-performing project teams, fostering collaboration and accountability.
• Develop resource plans for optimal utilization across multiple projects.
• Monitor progress, manage critical paths, and implement corrective actions.
• Build strong, trust-based relationships with customers and stakeholders.
• Develop communication plans for clarity and proactive engagement.
• Manage vendor performance and ensure compliance with contracts.
• Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring financial discipline.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks.

Skills

• Strategic thinking with strong commercial and customer instincts.
• Confident communication skills to build trust quickly.
• Resilience in navigating ambiguity and complexity.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and delivery excellence.

Education

• Relevant degree in project management or related field is preferred.

Tools

• Advanced project management tools and methodologies.