Project Manager

Accenture Nordics; Oslo; On-site; NOK 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Soben (Part of Accenture) in Norway seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead complex infrastructure projects, including data centres, from inception to completion. You will guide project teams, manage stakeholders, and ensure delivery on time, within budget, and to required quality standards.

The role requires 8–10 years of project management experience in construction/infrastructure, strong knowledge of PM methodologies, and excellent client-facing communication.

Qualifications

• Degree and professional accreditation preferred (MRICS/MAPM) or working towards chartership.
• 8–10 years’ experience in project management within construction, infrastructure, or related sectors.
• Experience delivering data centre or large-scale complex projects is highly desirable.
• Fluency in English; Norwegian language skills are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic advice at project inception, supporting clients in defining project approach and delivery strategy.
• Establish and manage overall project success criteria, including time, cost, quality, and performance objectives.
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, ensuring alignment with scope and delivery requirements.
• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams, ensuring effective collaboration across all functions.
• Establish and maintain robust project governance frameworks, processes, and reporting structures.
• Monitor project progress and performance, applying KPI-driven performance management techniques.
• Manage project budgets and financial performance, providing regular reporting and forecasting.
• Oversee procurement strategies and resource planning to support project delivery.
• Lead and manage the change control process, ensuring all changes are documented and controlled.
• Ensure effective communication between project stakeholders through meetings, reports, and formal updates.
• Prepare and review project progress reports, ensuring clarity and accuracy for senior stakeholders.
• Manage client relationships and act as the primary interface across all project stages.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Perform additional duties as required in support of project delivery.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

Risk management

Client-facing

Education

Degree in Construction, Project Management, Engineering, Architecture

MRICS MAPM accreditation

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Grow Your Career with Soben (Part of Accenture)

At Soben, part of Accenture, we believe our greatest strength is our people. Your growth is central to our success, and we’re committed to helping you build a career you’re proud of. As part of Accenture’s Infrastructure & Capital Projects practice, you’ll benefit from global expertise, advanced digital tools, and exposure to complex projects across the Nordic region.

Working across Norway’s rapidly growing data centre, energy, and infrastructure sectors, you will play a key role in delivering large-scale, mission-critical projects for leading international clients.

We encourage you to be curious, take ownership of your development, and explore the many opportunities available within our business. Speak with your manager about your goals, seek out projects that excite you, and don’t be afraid to stretch beyond your comfort zone — that’s where real growth happens.

Your career journey is unique, and we’re here to support you every step of the way. Let’s keep learning, keep improving, and keep building something exceptional together.

Our Project Manager acts as a key figure in delivering complex projects from inception through to completion. The role holder is responsible for leading project teams, managing stakeholders, and ensuring successful delivery across time, cost, quality, and performance objectives.

The role holder will work closely with clients, contractors, and consultants to manage all aspects of project delivery across major developments within the Norwegian market, particularly within the data centre sector.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic advice at project inception, supporting clients in defining project approach and delivery strategy.
• Establish and manage overall project success criteria, including time, cost, quality, and performance objectives.
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, ensuring alignment with scope and delivery requirements.
• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams, ensuring effective collaboration across all functions.
• Establish and maintain robust project governance frameworks, processes, and reporting structures.
• Monitor project progress and performance, applying KPI-driven performance management techniques.
• Manage project budgets and financial performance, providing regular reporting and forecasting.
• Oversee procurement strategies and resource planning to support project delivery.
• Lead and manage the change control process, ensuring all changes are documented and controlled.
• Ensure effective communication between project stakeholders through meetings, reports, and formal updates.
• Prepare and review project progress reports, ensuring clarity and accuracy for senior stakeholders.
• Manage client relationships and act as the primary interface across all project stages.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Perform additional duties as required in support of project delivery.

About You

• Degree in Construction, Project Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related discipline.
• Professional accreditation (e.g., MRICS, MAPM, or equivalent) or working towards chartership is preferred.
• Minimum of 8–10 years’ experience in project management within construction, infrastructure, or related sectors.
• Experience delivering data centre or large-scale complex projects is highly desirable.
• Understanding of the full project lifecycle, from concept through to completion and handover.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• Experience working in a client-facing consultancy or lead contractor environment.
• Strong commercial awareness with experience in managing project finances and performance.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and drive project outcomes.
• Proven ability to manage risk, change, and programme delivery effectively.
• Experience working within Norway or the Nordic region is advantageous.
• Fluency in English; Norwegian language skills are advantageous.