Programme Manager

atNorth Holding AB; Stockholms kommun; On-site; SEK 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

atNorth is seeking a structured Programme Manager within Development Transformation to lead cross-functional initiatives from strategy to measurable results across the full lifecycle, from site selection through Ready for Service. You will collaborate with Functional Leads, SMEs, and senior leadership to deliver sustainable business value and operational readiness.

The role requires 8+ years in programme management, strong planning and governance, experience with EPCM contractors and data

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Engineering, Construction, PM, or related.
• 8+ years in programme management, transformation, or complex delivery.
• Experience with KPI tracking, benefits realization, capacity planning.
• Strong planning, risk, governance, and escalation management.
• Proven ability to work with EPCM contractors, GC, consultants.
• Experience in data centers or capital-intensive industries desirable.
• Fluency in English; Nordic languages a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned transformation initiatives from priority through implementation and outcomes.
• Develop and maintain programme plans, milestones, dependencies, risks, and decisions.
• Drive cross-functional execution across Development, Sales, Operations, Finance, Procurement, and partners.
• Monitor progress, KPIs, benefits realization, readiness, and delivery risks.

Skills

Programme management

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk management

Planning & scheduling

KPIs & benefits realization

Governance

Agile / Kanban

Stakeholder management

English fluency

Nordic language advantage

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Engineering, Construction, PM, or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft 365

Project management tools

Kanban methodologies

Agile project controls

Job description

atNorth is a leading Nordic data center company providing cost-effective, scalable high-density colocation and built-to-suit services to industry-leading organizations across Iceland, Sweden, Finland, and Denmark.

With sustainability at our core, our data centers run on renewable energy and are designed according to circular economy principles. Through innovative design, power efficiency, and intelligent operations, we deliver reliable, secure, and high-performance infrastructure.

Headquartered in Reykjavik, Iceland, atNorth operates eight data centers across the Nordics, with additional sites under development in Finland, Denmark, and Sweden.

We combine world-class technology with a people-first culture built on collaboration, ownership, and trust, empowering our teams to grow, take responsibility, and make a real impact.

By joining our international team, you will help shape the future of sustainable digital infrastructure.

Programme Manager – Development Transformation

Are you a structured and execution-focused Programme Manager with a passion for driving complex cross-functional initiatives from strategy to measurable results? As a Programme Manager within Development Transformation at atNorth, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that business-critical initiatives are delivered efficiently across the full development lifecycle, from site selection through to Ready for Service (RFS).

Working closely with Functional Leads, subject matter experts, and senior leadership, you will help ensure that transformation initiatives deliver sustainable business value, operational readiness, and measurable outcomes.

As a trusted delivery partner, you will facilitate collaboration across Development, Sales, Operations, Finance, Procurement, People & Culture, and external partners, ensuring dependencies are managed, risks are addressed, and decisions are made at the right time.

Programme Delivery & Execution

• Lead assigned transformation initiatives from approved priority through implementation and measurable business outcomes.

• Develop and maintain programme plans, milestones, dependencies, risks, and decision points to ensure successful delivery.

• Drive cross-functional execution across Development, Sales, Operations, Finance, Procurement, P&C, and external partners.

• Monitor programme progress, KPIs, benefits realization, implementation readiness, and key delivery risks.

Governance & Continuous Improvement

• Facilitate programme reviews, working sessions, and governance forums with Functional Leads and SMEs.

• Prepare recommendations, status updates, and escalation material for senior leadership and portfolio reviews.

• Support implementation, adoption, benefits realization, and successful handover into the line organization.

• Capture lessons learned and contribute to the continuous improvement of transformation, governance, and delivery practices.

Your Profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Engineering, Construction, Project Management, or a related discipline.

• 8+ years of experience in programme management, transformation, capital projects, or complex project delivery environments.

• Strong expertise in planning, milestone management, dependency tracking, risk management, governance, and escalation management.

• Experience tracking KPIs, benefit realization, capacity planning, and implementation readiness.

• Ability to work effectively across internal teams and external delivery partners, including EPCM contractors, General Contractors, consultants, and specialist suppliers.

• Experience within data centers, hyperscaler environments, infrastructure, engineering, construction, real estate development, or other capital-intensive industries is highly desirable.

• Pragmatic experience using Microsoft 365, programme management tools, Kanban methodologies, project controls, and agile ways of working.

• Professional programme or project management certifications such as MSP, PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent are considered an advantage.

• Fluency in English is required. One or more Nordic languages is considered an advantage.

About the atNorth Culture

We believe that sustainable success starts with the wellbeing of our people. For us, an open, transparent, and inclusive culture is more than a priority, it is the core of how we lead and innovate.

We don’t just talk about culture; we nurture it. Through regular one-to-one engagements and monthly wellbeing surveys, we listen carefully to our teams, ensuring that every voice is heard and every opportunity for improvement is embraced.

We recognize that innovation and collaboration thrive where people feel truly connected, which is why we come together each week to share ideas, strengthen relationships, and nurture a sense of belonging, sometimes over a simple breakfast and good conversation.

At atNorth, we are building a community where you can do your best work and shape a sustainable future together. #99