Project Manager for Stockholm, Sweden

Job Offer EKXEL IT services SAP BO and SQL Expert for Brussels (Belgium)

Are you looking for a challenging opportunity and want to take advantage of a great job to give new inpulse to your career? This offer is for you. In order to support one of our clients, a large and famous European Public Institution in Stockholm, Sweden, we are looking for a Programme Manager.

 

EKXEL IT Services, is a European leader in IT engineering, high-tech consulting and IT services. We offer a unique blend of expertise and support major European groups with international vocation to implement and succeed in their project to transform and modernize their information systems.

 

Job Description:

  • Ensure that all assigned projects and product maintenance are delivered on-time, within scope, quality and budget;
  • Perform all duties expected of a project manager role, including: initiating, planning, managing execution, monitoring and closing projects;
  • Implement ICT quality processes and methodologies within all assigned projects;
  • Document project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
  • Ensure resource availability and allocation
  • Develop detailed project plans and release plans to track progress
  • Use appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in scope, schedule and costs
  • Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques
  • Report and escalate to management as needed
  • Manage the relationship with stakeholders
  • Perform risk management to minimize project risks
  • Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
  • Perform the role of IT product manager, including planning and managing the lifecycle of an IT solution as defined
  • When required, take the role of the business analyst, e.g. analyse and document user needs, specify requirements for approval, perform quality assurance or train users as required;
  • If required, fulfil the role as focal point for an IT portfolio;

Your Qualifications: 

  • IT University degree + 6 years of experience OR non university degree + 12 years of experience in IT;
  • Minimum 4 years of experience in project management of computer software construction. Practical experience with software development methodologies and the system development life-cycle is in-dispensable;
  • Suitable certificates, like Project Management Professional (PMP) or PRINCE2, are an advantage
Minimum experience required:
  • At least 1 year of relevant professional experience in managing software development projects/ maintenance/ package customisation, including multiple phases of the software life cycle;
  • At least 12 months of relevant higher education or at least 6 months of relevant professional experience of industry standards project management methodologies and best practices, demonstrated by practical experience in IT projects (e.g. PMBOK, PRINCE2, PM2, agile project management);
  • At least 1 year of relevant professional experience in coordinating teams;
  • At least 1 year of relevant professional experience in working with external providers of software development and/or maintenance;
Advantageous:
  • Experience in IT programme management, including programme coordination, communication, planning, budget planning and consolidation
  • Experience using project management software (e.g. Microsoft Project Server)
  • Experience delivering presentations
  • Experience in planning, monitoring and controlling programmes
  • Excellent leadership and interpersonal experience and skills
  • Ability to build team spirit and create a sense of community amongst the members of the project teams
  • Experience in the business context of public health or related fields

Our Proposal: A particularly attractive salary package, with many additional benefits, to attract the best of you. A professional and stimulating work environment in the field of telecommunications. Multiple career opportunities within a changing group, advanced training in new technologies, rich and recognized expertise.Your application will be treated with confidentiality. We would be very happy to organize a first appointment to talk to you about this opportunity and consider your next career development. Send us your CV at contact@ekxel.eu  or even better use our online form http://www.ekxel.eu/candidatures/