IT Project Manager (Swedish-speaking), Matrix42, Espoo, Kuopio, Tukholma, Oulu

About the role

As an IT Project Manager at our client, you will be responsible for delivery projects of IT Service Management (ITSM/ESM) and Identity and Access Management (IAM/IGA) solutions. Your work will focus particularly on the Swedish and Finnish markets and successfully executing projects related to public tenders. You will work closely with sales, technical consultants, and clients to ensure successful project delivery and customer satisfaction. In your daily work, you will manage multiple, very different types of projects simultaneously. Your desk will have a mix of small, fast-paced assignments, large long-term projects, and everything in between. The workload can come in waves, so the role requires strong prioritization skills and a genuine motivation to thrive in a dynamic, ever-changing environment.

You can work in a hybrid model from the Espoo (Säteri), Kuopio, Oulu, or Stockholm office, and you enjoy meeting colleagues and clients face-to-face regularly. The role requires an occasional willingness to travel according to project and client needs.

We offer

• An opportunity to build your career in a growing international company.
• A warm, low-hierarchy, and human-centric work community where people help each other, laughter fills the air, and there is always room for good ideas.
• A growth company of a suitably agile size – without unnecessary bureaucracy, but with clear processes and abundant development opportunities.
• A way of working where humanity and well-being are prioritized, but where a strong drive and high motivation are visible in everyday life.

Work tasks

In your role as an IT Project Manager, you will take comprehensive responsibility for the planning, execution, and steering of client projects related to service and identity management solutions. The tasks include close collaboration with sales, technical experts, and clients, resource and budget management, and regular reporting on project progress.

• You will be responsible for the comprehensive planning and implementation of IT deployment and development projects.
• You will guide and coordinate technical consultants and the project team.
• You will monitor project resources, budgets, and schedules, ensuring they are adhered to.
• You will report regularly on project progress to steering groups and stakeholders.
• You will ensure customer satisfaction and active communication throughout all project phases.

We are looking for

• At least 2 years of previous experience in leading IT projects.
• Fluent skills in Swedish and English, and Finnish language skills are an advantage
• Command of various project management methodologies (e.g., Agile and Waterfall).
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Genuine technical interest and curiosity – you want to understand the service and identity management solutions being delivered.
• Willingness to travel when projects require it.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills with stakeholders.

It is highly meritorious if your background includes:

• Experience with public administration tendering processes and working with public sector clients.
• Experience in delivery projects for SaaS-based or platform solutions.
• Background in project management on the vendor/supplier side.
• Basic proficiency in German or French.

To succeed in the role, you are:

• Proactive and eager to learn – you absorb new information 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 the situation.
• A natural organizer and bridge-builder – you guide both the client and the project team towards their goals, work smoothly with various stakeholders, and communicate credibly even in demanding situations.
• Service-minded and solution-oriented – you can read the mood in customer situations, identify opportunities for added value, and take responsibility for ensuring things progress smoothly for both the client and your own organization.

The position requires passing a concise security clearance (suppea turvallisuusselvitys) at a later stage.

Our recruitment process

This recruitment process is handled by Academic Work and it is our clients 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.