Project Manager – Analytics & Systems technologies

About Axis Communications
As the market leader in network video, Axis is leading the way to a smarter, safer, more secure world — driving the shift from analog to digital video surveillance. Offering network video solutions for professional installations, Axis’ products and solutions are based on an innovative, open technology platform.

Axis has more than 1,400 dedicated employees in 40 locations around the world and cooperates with partners covering 179 countries. Founded in 1984, Axis is a Sweden-based IT company listed on NASDAQ OMX Stockholm under the ticker AXIS. For more information about Axis, please visit our website www.axis.com.


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WHAT IS AXIS?
Axis is not just a company - Axis is a culture, Axis is a way of life. Our employees are the driving force of the company and seek to move it forward towards the goal of being number one in our industry. We allow and promote independent thinking; we seek to act as one, to be always open, and to think big!

At the moment we are looking for a Project Manager to join our Core Technologies – Analytics & Systems team within our Research & Development organization. 

WHAT WILL YOU DO?
The role involves project management of technology qualifications and projects. Typically several projects/qualifications with different end goals are run in parallel. You will be responsible for planning, making resource estimations and finding key stake holders for the projects. Collaboration with other development units is important and you will be working actively making sure the cooperation is working well. Furthermore you will contribute to the development of our processes and methodology.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
We are looking for a creative, highly motivated, goal oriented coworker who thrives in working close to technology development. You have the ability to promote good team spirit and a creative work atmosphere. To be successful in this role we also believe that you are innovative and able to think outside the box. You enjoy working in and adapting to a changing environment.

Furthermore you should have:

* Master’s degree or equivalent
* 5 years of project management experience
* Project management training
* Experience with project management tools such as MS-Project
* Excellent Swedish and English oral/writing communication skills
* Good presentation skills and motivated by promoting new ideas
* Good organizational skills, able to handle multiple running projects

It is considered a merit if you also have:

* Experience of management of parallel projects
* Experience with algorithm development projects and/or system SW projects
* Experience with business development activities
* Experience from using agile development methods
* Knowledge of some additional area(s) within network architecture, system design, image analysis, audio analysis, video applications, TCP/IP infrastructure, network protocols, web services, distributed audio/video applications or API design.

THE TEAM
The Core Technologies – Analytics & Systems team is responsible for the long-term technology agenda within the strategic areas Analytics and Systems. We perform technology roadmapping; execute the roadmap by developing technologies and assist toward platform integration of technologies. We also act as a competence centre within Axis with regard to the core competence areas

The Analytics & Systems competence group within Core Technologies focus their work on identifying and implementing technologies aimed at increasing the value of the network for surveillance applications. This includes image analysis, object tracking, media technologies, cloud computing and communication as well as leveraging system functionality by developing and exploiting synergies across the network. The projects range from software and algorithm development to concept studies of new technologies and business related questions. The time frame for the work is 3-5 years.

WHAT CAN AXIS DO FOR YOU?
Axis is a young, exciting company, already the world leader in our field - network video. As a project manager at Axis you will have a great chance for development in an organization that values creativity and promotes individual growth.

You will be involved in Axis strategic technology planning process and contribute to core technologies used in future Axis offerings. You will thus play an important role in ensuring continual market leadership for Axis in the years to come.

We welcome your application and look forward to the possibility of you joining us!

READY TO ACT?
Axis is a company realizing the benefits of a diverse workforce. We know that diversity in groups creates a better working environment and promotes creativity, something that is fundamental for our success.

For more information please contact the appropriate person below on +46 46 272 1800.

V25-28 Fredrik Hertzberg or Marie Lundin

V29 Ted Hartzell or Gustav Träff

V30-32 Gustav Träff

V33 Marie Lundin or Gustav Träff

We review applications continuously and will be here to answer your questions, but please note that due to vacancies, further updates on your application might not be given until the last application date has passed.