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Project Manager (Senior/Expert)
AqileaSwedenfull_timeVerifiedPosted 8 Apr 2025
About the role
<h3>Company Description</h3><p>We are a IT & Tech consulting company with a bunch of technology-interested and happy people!</p><p>We love technology, we love design and we love quality. Our diversity makes us unique and creates an inclusive and welcoming workplace where each individual is highly valued.<br/>
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With us, each individual is her/himself and respects others for who they are and we believe that when a fantastic mix of people gather and share their knowledge, experiences and ideas, we can help our customers on a completely different level. With us, you have great opportunities to take real steps in your career and the opportunity to take great responsibility.</p><h3>Job Description</h3><p>We are seeking a seasoned <strong>Project Manager</strong> to lead a large-scale implementation project within the <strong>Point-of-Sale (POS)</strong> domain. This role will serve as the primary interface between the company and the vendor, ensuring all project phases—from discovery to rollout—are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with business expectations.</p><p>You will be responsible for managing internal teams, aligning stakeholders, and securing dependencies across key functions such as Payment, Store Infrastructure, Sales Data, and Loyalty. The ideal candidate is a structured, people-focused leader with a hands-on approach and extensive experience in vendor coordination.</p><p> </p><p><strong>🎯 Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li><p>Act as <strong>Project Lead</strong> and single point of contact for vendor and external project managers</p></li><li><p>Build and maintain a <strong>collaborative project culture</strong> with the vendor ("One Team" mindset)</p></li><li><p>Guard and <strong>drive business goals and expectations</strong> as defined in contracts, discovery, and ongoing project changes</p></li><li><p>Own and manage the <strong>overall project plan</strong>, timeline, and deliverables across all phases</p></li><li><p>Lead the internal <strong>core project team</strong>, ensuring focus and alignment on project goals</p></li><li><p>Coordinate and manage <strong>dependencies and stakeholders</strong> across internal units (Payments, Infrastructure, Data, etc.)</p></li><li><p>Drive <strong>internal project communication</strong>, ensuring clarity and alignment at all levels</p></li><li><p>Set up and maintain <strong>project tooling and documentation</strong></p></li></ul><h3>Qualifications</h3><ul><li><p><strong>Senior/Expert-level</strong> project management experience in large-scale IT or retail projects</p></li><li><p>Proven experience in <strong>vendor management</strong> and multi-party project environments</p></li><li><p>Deep understanding of <strong>project governance</strong>, contract alignment, and delivery management</p></li><li><p>Strong <strong>leadership and stakeholder management</strong> skills across technical and business functions</p></li><li><p>Excellent <strong>communication and collaboration</strong> abilities</p></li><li><p>Experience managing dependencies across <strong>multiple systems and domains</strong> (e.g., POS, Payments, Infrastructure)</p></li><li><p>Familiarity with <strong>agile</strong> and <strong>traditional project methodologies</strong></p></li><li><p>Fluency in <strong>English</strong> (Swedish is a plus)</p></li><li><p>Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in <strong>Business, IT, Engineering</strong>, or a related field</p></li><li><p>Project Management certification (<strong>PMP</strong>, <strong>PRINCE2</strong>, or equivalent) is a plus</p></li></ul><h3>Additional Information</h3><p><strong>Start: </strong>Immediately <br/>
<strong>Working hours: </strong>100%<br/>
<strong>Location: </strong>Stockholm, Sweden<br/>
<strong>Form of employment:</strong> Full-time until further notice, we apply 6 months of probationary employment</p>
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