Project Manager

Buddywise; Stockholms kommun; On-site; SEK 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Buddywise is looking for a Project Manager to lead global deployments for enterprise clients. You will manage the entire lifecycle of large deployments, ensuring seamless integration of AI software and hardware.

The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in project management, excellent English proficiency, and a hands-on mentality, ready to travel to client sites to oversee installations and gather feedback. Join Buddywise to drive impactful changes and improvements across various industries.

Qualifications

• Excellent English skills required.
• Must bridge the gap between tech teams and field workers.
• 5+ years managing software and hardware rollouts.
• Experience in procurement and vendor negotiations.
• Willingness to travel for onsite deployments.
• Experience in scaling operations in startup environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead global deployments and scaling of Buddywise for clients.
• Own end-to-end lifecycle of large deployments.
• Ensure seamless deployment of AI software and hardware.
• Manage vendor negotiations and network connectivity.
• Empower users with training and documentation.

Skills

Excellent written and spoken English

Cross-functional translation skills

5+ years of experience in project management

Vendor and hardware experience

Hands-on mentality

Exceptional organizational skills

Experience deploying AI solutions

Job description

Responsibilities

• As a Project Manager, you will lead the global deployments and scaling Buddywise for our major enterprise clients.
• You will own the end‑to‑end lifecycle of large deployments, taking projects from preparing and executing the initial live rollouts and to scaling them across clients’ global operations
• You will sit at the critical intersection of product, tech and customer success, ensuring alignment and execution of implementation plans across the teams.
• Your goal is to ensure the seamless deployment of both state‑of‑the‑art AI software and in certain cases physical hardware components.
• This means driving vendor negotiations, establishing robust network connectivity solutions, and being on the ground to empower frontline users and technicians to install and adopt the system seamlessly in their facilities
• Own Deployment Roadmaps: Execute the rollout strategy for large‑scale AI safety monitoring, transitioning enterprise clients from initial single‑site deployments into live operations and scaling up to hundreds or thousands of sites
• Bridge Tech and Reality: Align deeply with product and tech teams to connect software development roadmaps with real‑world, on‑site hardware deployment realities
• Hardware & Vendor Management: Manage the physical component of our solutions, including sourcing, vendor negotiation, and setting up reliable blueprints for power, internet connectivity, and physical edge computing devices
• On‑the‑Ground Execution: Work closely hands‑on with the clients local teams at installation sites to ensure system deployments go smoothly
• Empower the Frontline: Ensure that frontline users are trained, equipped, and able to install the system easily and correctly, creating scalable documentation and training materials
• Stakeholder Governance: Lead communication and project governance with internal teams and external enterprise stakeholders, driving progress updates, resolving roadblocks, and measuring success outcomes
• Success in this role is measured by the timely, efficient, and successful rollout of our hardware and software into live operations across our client base
• Expansion phases are executed successfully, validating performance and capturing essential real‑world feedback to fuel further large‑scale expansion
• Highly scalable deployment models are established, enabling a smooth transition into multi‑site rollouts without bottlenecking our internal teams
• Frontline users and technicians can reliably and effortlessly deploy the hardware and connectivity solutions in dynamic, fast‑changing facility environments
• Vendors and supply chain partners are secured and optimized for quality, scale, and cost
• Strong alignment exists between Buddywise’s product/tech teams and our enterprise partners’ operational realities, ensuring fast iteration and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Excellent written and spoken English
• Cross‑functional translation skills with the ability to bridge the gap between technical software teams and operational field workers
• 5+ years of experience in project management, technical project management, or deployment operations, ideally managing both software and physical hardware rollouts
• Vendor and hardware experience with a strong background in procurement, supply chain scaling, and negotiating hardware or connectivity solutions
• Hands‑on mentality with the willingness and ability to travel to industrial sites to oversee deployments, test workflows, and gather direct feedback
• Startup readiness with experience operating effectively in scale‑up environments where resources are limited and priorities move quickly
• Exceptional organisational skills to manage multiple initiatives, client phases, and priorities simultaneously
• Proven track record of managing complex, phased deployments in dynamic, real‑world environments (e.g., construction sites, industrial facilities, or large‑scale infrastructure)
• Are humble and comfortable rolling up your sleeves and doing whatever is needed to move the business forward
• Follow through on commitments and take pride in seeing things through to completion
• Experience deploying computer vision, AI, or IoT solutions in industrial or construction environments
• Care deeply about business outcomes and are willing to go the extra mile to help the company grow
• Take ownership naturally and don’t wait for someone else to tell you what to do or how to solve the problem
• Learn quickly and enjoy becoming an expert in new products, industries, and customer challenges
• Background in hardware setups or network connectivity solutions
• Professional working proficiency in German or other European languages
• Enjoy combining strategic thinking with hands‑on execution