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Company Description

AFRY offers services in engineering, design, digitalization, and consulting. We are dedicated experts in industry, energy, and infrastructure, creating value for future generations. AFRY has a global reach with deep roots in the Nordics. Together, we accelerate the transition to a more sustainable society.

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced project manager for assignments across multiple industries with a strong focus on the public sector and defense industry. The work is based on a strong interest in people, technology, and the bridge in between. The consultant role involves being an advisory partner to our clients and building trust.

In this role, you will assist our clients with digitalization by driving and leading development and implementation projects. This includes various types of digitalization initiatives, both as a management leader and project manager. You will establish trust and communicate across organizations at both operational and strategic levels.

Qualifications

• + 5 years of experience as a lead project manager with budget responsibility in IT, system development, or digitalization.
• Background in the public sector or defense industry.
• Academic degree in system development, management, or similar.
• Certification in project management and knowledge of governance (PM3, ITIL, or equivalent).
• Fluent in Swedish and English, both spoken and written.

Desirable:

• Experience in agile development, consulting work, and requirements work in the pre-study phase.
• Knowledge of LOU and experience within the Armed Forces.

We place great importance on your personal qualities. You are driven by the desire to develop society and create better functioning solutions. As a relationship-building project manager and consultant, you ensure good collaboration and a deep understanding of the client's needs. You handle stakeholder management skillfully and build trust. Furthermore, you are business-oriented and networked, identifying potential added value for the client and presenting proposals through clear communication and persuasive presentation.

Additional Information

As an employee with us, you will be part of a team with wonderful colleagues where our core values permeate our daily work. For us, this means a community and a drive to challenge ourselves and our clients to develop and become stronger. Our team consists of helpful and caring colleagues who value community and balance between work and leisure.

The group currently consists of 11 consultants with 10 to 25 years of experience from leading roles in various sectors. Our common drive is the desire to drive and coordinate to support our clients based on various challenges and opportunities.

Why work with me? – Fredrik, Recruiting Manager: As a leader, I am present, supportive, and enable success by removing obstacles. I am driven by performing together and am daily impressed by the potential within each team member. My primary goal is for us as a group to deliver the best project management to our clients while having a great time at work, which is based on everyone taking responsibility for both delivery and teamwork.

With us, you will have the opportunity to enjoy:

• Possibility of hybrid work if the assignment/client does not require otherwise
• Individual development plan within your area of expertise
• An AFRY Buddy as a sounding board during your initial time as an employee
• Access to a wide range of activities through our social club: Club AFRY, such as yoga, restaurant visits, language courses, and more
• Competitive benefits regarding pension, wellness, and parental leave regulated in our collective agreement
• Company discounts with external partners through our benefits portal Advantage You
• A vast network of technical experts with +19,000 colleagues in 50 offices and projects in 100 countries

Welcome with your application, the last application date is 2025-04-30

Contact person for questions:
Fredrik Lindblad, Business Section Manager
fredrik.f.lindblad@afry.com

We kindly ask for no direct contact with staffing and recruitment companies or sellers of additional job advertisements.

At AFRY, we drive change in everything we do. We believe that change happens when brave ideas meet, when we collaborate, create innovation, and embrace creative solutions; that is how we create the future. We are constantly seeking qualified candidates who want to join our inclusive teams around the world. Become a part of us and accelerate the green transition.