Senior IT Project Manager - Government and Municipal Sector
Workplace: Stockholm, Sweden
Expires: June 26, 2025
We are looking for a Senior IT Project Manager with solid experience in project management within the government and municipal sector. The ideal candidate has a proven history of successfully leading and completing projects in the public sector. You will be the key person in leading and implementing IT initiatives to support our government and municipal partners. As a project manager, you have a central role in all project phases. Through your leadership, you will plan and drive projects forward while ensuring delivery of the highest quality, on time and within budget. You are responsible for leading the development of goals and strategies, ensuring progress towards the target vision, and supporting key stakeholders in change initiatives. As the main contact for project stakeholders, including authorities and partners, you will contribute to the journey of digitalizing our society.
Main requirements:
  • At least 9 years of experience as an IT Project Manager
  • At least 5 years of experience working in the public sector
  • Current documented experience independently managing large IT projects
  • Fluent communication in Swedish and English
  • University degree or other relevant education
Responsibilities:
  • Lead and implement IT initiatives supporting government and municipal partners
  • Plan and drive projects through all phases ensuring quality, timelines and budget
  • Develop goals and strategies for projects
  • Support key stakeholders in change initiatives
  • Serve as main contact for project stakeholders including authorities and partners
  • Contribute to digitalization of society through project work
Required hard skills:
  • Project management in IT
  • Public sector project experience
  • Budget and timeline management
  • Strategic planning and execution
  • Bilingual communication in Swedish and English
Recommended hard skills:
  • Knowledge of IT and technologies related to public sector
Soft skills:
  • Leadership
  • Communication
  • Pedagogy
  • Team motivation
  • Structured and efficient work style
  • Ownership and responsibility
  • Prestige-free attitude
  • Positive energy
Natural languages:
  • Swedish (Proficient)
  • English (Proficient)
Cultural skills:
  • Entrepreneurial mindset
  • Respect for individual choices
  • Supportive team culture
  • Employee participation and co-ownership