Release Project Manager

Elekta AB; Stockholms kommun; On-site; SEK 550,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days of annual leave

4 additional Elekta days off

Defined contribution pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Lunch benefit

Wellness allowance

Job summary

Elekta AB is looking for a Release Project Manager in Stockholm to coordinate and manage release activities across a complex environment. This role involves maintaining a release roadmap and ensuring alignment across cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in a relevant field and possess strong project management skills in regulated industries, ideally within medical devices. Benefits include 30 days of annual leave and a collaborative office environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in project management or cross-functional coordination within complex R&D environments.
• Experience working in a regulated industry (medical devices preferred).
• Proven ability to drive alignment and support decision-making across diverse stakeholder groups.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and communicate a release roadmap, including scope, timelines, risks and dependencies.
• Track and manage dependencies across multiple workstreams, escalating risks or issues when needed.
• Prepare structured updates and presentations for senior stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional coordination

Stakeholder management

Communication

Understanding of product development lifecycles

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Computer Science or related field

Job description

Release Project Manager – Product Management

Elekta is a global leader in precision radiation therapy, committed to improving cancer care worldwide. In this role, you will coordinate and manage release activities across a complex, cross‑functional environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and communicate a release roadmap, including scope, timelines, risks and dependencies.
• Coordinate delivery expectations across cross‑functional teams to ensure transparency and alignment on commitments.
• Track and manage dependencies across multiple workstreams, escalating risks or issues when needed.
• Facilitate alignment between Product Management, R&D leadership and other stakeholders on priorities and delivery plans.
• Provide clear and consistent communication on release status, risks, mitigation options and key decisions.
• Prepare structured updates and presentations for senior stakeholders.
• Ensure alignment between engineering execution, commercial readiness, customer commitments and overall product strategy.
• Support the development and maintenance of release project plans, including milestones and timelines.
• Contribute to planning and follow‑up activities to ensure progress toward agreed delivery objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Computer Science or a related field.
• Experience in project management or cross‑functional coordination within complex R&D environments.
• Experience working in a regulated industry (medical devices preferred).
• Strong coordination and stakeholder management skills across multiple teams.
• Clear communication skills with the ability to present complex information in a structured and accessible way.
• Proven ability to drive alignment and support decision‑making across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Understanding of product development lifecycles, including design control and release processes.
• Structured, pragmatic and capable of balancing multiple priorities.

Benefits

• 30 days of annual leave.
• 4 additional Elekta days off, in addition to public holidays.
• Defined contribution pension scheme.
• Private medical insurance.
• Lunch benefit.
• Wellness allowance.
• A collaborative office environment with four days per week on site, working alongside talented colleagues in a supportive and engaging workplace.