Project Manager / IT Transformation Lead

Commodity First AB; København; On-site; DKK 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Commodity First AB is seeking a Project Manager / IT Transformation Lead focused on implementing end-to-end systems solutions for short-term trading in the power and gas markets. The role demands strong leadership across all project phases, with an emphasis on meeting budget and quality standards.

The successful candidate will have deep expertise in physical power markets combined with technical skills essential for managing project delivery and stakeholder relationships.

Qualifications

• Deep domain knowledge of short-term energy trading, particularly physical power markets.
• Strong project management experience leading complex implementations.
• Ability to manage budgets, risks, and stakeholder expectations.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project delivery across all phases.
• Define and maintain a detailed project plan with milestones.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal governance frameworks.

Skills

Project Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Technical Literacy

Knowledge of Physical Power Markets

Problem Solving

Job description

Project Manager / IT Transformation Lead

Hybrid - primarily remote with regular on-site presence in Copenhagen Region

Senior

Power, Gas

Nordics Short-Term Trading Systems Implementation

We are implementing a new end-to-end systems solution to support its short-term trading activities across physical power and gas markets. This role leads the project across all phases from discovery and design through to go-live and hyper-care, working closely with business, IT, and the selected vendor.

Purpose of the Role

The Project Manager / IT Transformation Lead is accountable for planning, coordinating and delivering the full systems implementation programme, ensuring it is delivered on time, within budget and to the required quality. The role requires deep domain knowledge of short-term energy trading, in particular physical power markets (Nordics), combined with strong technical literacy and stakeholder management capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Delivery

• Lead end-to-end project delivery across all phases: initiation, discovery, design, build, testing, migration and go-live
• Define and maintain a detailed project plan with clear milestones, dependencies and resource assignments
• Manage project budget, risk register, issue log and change control process
• Ensure delivery against schedule, budget and agreed quality standards
• Coordinate client teams (IT, front office, operations, compliance) and external vendor resources

Solution Design & Technical Oversight

• Drive the development of detailed functional and technical design, including data model, system architecture and integration landscape
• Oversee configuration of the platform for trading, forecasting, dispatch and settlement workflows
• Manage the design and delivery of the VPP technical platform, including HEMS/EMS integration and invoicing/reporting systems
• Ensure robust data migration strategy, cutover rehearsals and P&L shift assessment
• Act as the primary point of contact between client leadership, IT, and the vendor
• Chair steering committee meetings and provide clear, concise progress reporting
• Manage escalation paths and facilitate resolution of cross-functional blockers
• Engage with regulatory and market bodies as required (e.g. Svenska kraftnat, eSett)

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal governance frameworks
• Establish and maintain audit logging, segregation of duties and regulatory reporting controls within the new system
• Support UAT planning, acceptance criteria definition and defect management

Apply now

To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter through our online portal. For further inquiries, contact HR.