Project Manager - Software Development Projects

Our Project Management Office (PMO) is tasked with managing software/service and product development projects on time, with the right scope, right cost and quality. We do this to support the product and services launch ambitions of our three Customer Solution Units (CSUs) which are our main internal customers. You will be part of the team delivering to the GSP CSU, which includes all products and services for the professional customers within the Husqvarna Division.
As Project Manager you will lead one or more software development projects within our section handling digital solutions for our products and services for our professional users. Working at PMO means belonging to the competence center for Project Management and you will be surrounded by other professional Project Management colleagues, offering a great opportunity to further develop your skills.
Your role
The tasks of a Project Manager is highly varied and your focus will shift between different functions and different levels of detail throughout the project.
Your main tasks will be to;
- Plan and lead all high level activities throughout the projects.
- Report Project status, formulate recommendations and seek decisions from the Steering Committee.
- Work proactively with all relevant stakeholders, make sure the necessary communication flows freely.
- Formulate and manage solutions to Project deviations together with your team.
- Lead and manage the project team
Your profile
- University degree in relevant area
- PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) or equivalent (preferred)
- You have at least 5 years of relevant experience; managing teams, planning, budgeting, financial follow-up, risk management etc.
- You have previous experience of managing software/IT projects with a proven strong track record.
- You are used to work in an agile organization and how to work efficient in such organizations
- You are a highly driven problem solver who always looks for solutions with a positive approach.
- You are organized, thorough and reliable with the ability to regularly shift focus from a detailed to high level view.
- You are a clear communicator (fluent in Swedish and English, written and spoken).
How to apply:
Please submit your application with CV and cover letter. We do not accept applications via e-mail due to GDPR regulations.
For more information about the position, please contact direct PMO manager Claes Ekdahl: claes.ekdahl@husqvarnagroup.com.
For more information about the recruitment process please contact Recruiter: Sofia Ekstrand, sofia.ekstrand@husqvarnagroup.com
Fackliga representanter:
Soili Johansson – Unionen, soili.johansson@husqvarnagroup.com
Fredrik Lindström – Sveriges Ingenjörer; Akademikerföreningen (Företräder samtliga Saco-förbund), fredrik.lindstrom@husqvarnagroup.com.
When we receive your application, we will review it carefully to see if your profile matches the requirements of the vacant position. If we believe you are a potential candidate for the role, you will be invited for an initial interview. In preparation for the interview you will receive information about the arrangement as well as other steps in the process, such as second interviews, assessments, references and introduction. If you aren’t chosen to proceed in the process, you will be informed of this at the latest when the position has been filled.
We seek people who have a great sense of self-motivation, creative problem solvers who enjoy collaboration and networking in an international environment - people with a strong desire to add value. Our Key Behaviors always begins with ME, I take ownership and I ask myself: What can I do?