Senior Project Manager

ForeFlight; Göteborgs kommun; On-site; SEK 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance

Health and wellness reimbursement

Pension plan

30 paid vacation days

Job summary

ForeFlight is seeking a Senior Project Manager in Gothenburg, Sweden, focused on delivering high-quality projects that provide significant business value to airlines. The role involves strategizing and leading project teams, with a strong emphasis on collaboration and problem-solving.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Project Management and SCRUM methodologies, excellent communication skills, and the ability to motivate diverse teams. Benefits include medical insurance, generous vacation days, and a pension plan.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Project Management experience.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, lead, organize, and motivate project teams.
• Travel frequently within EMEA to engage with clients.

Skills

Project Management

SCRUM/Agile methodologies

Interpersonal skills

Analytical abilities

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Job description

Position Overview

We are looking for a Senior Project Manager within the EMEA region (Europe, Middle East and Africa) to strengthen the Project Management Center of Excellence based in Gothenburg, Sweden.

About the Position

The Implementation department is responsible for the configuration and delivery of our Crew and Ops management products to airline customers and to make sure that we deliver solutions that our customers truly need and that creates value in their organization. This is an opportunity to be part of a skilled team of specialists that solve some of the most challenging optimization problems in the world, value diversity and learn from each other.

Position responsibilities

• Strategically plan, lead, organize, and motivate project teams to achieve exceptional performance and deliver high-quality projects that provide significant business value to airlines.
• Willingness to travel frequently within EMEA to engage with clients. You will closely collaborate with the Project Director and Client Solutions Owner/Product Owner.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor degree or higher in Computer Science or equivalent.
• 5+ years of Project Management experience.
• Extensive experience with SCRUM/Agile methodologies.
• Possess a balanced business/technical background, with a strong technical foundation to provide credible leadership to executives as well as development teams. Ability to lead Business Consulting, Sales, and effectively collaborate with clients.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to interact with individuals at all levels, including management.

Additionally, we are looking for a person with:

• Strong interpersonal skills, including mentoring, coaching, collaboration, and team building.
• Exceptional analytical, planning, and organizational abilities, with the capacity to manage competing demands and prioritize effectively.
• An inspiring and positive approach to motivate and challenge teams and clients.
• Creative problem-solving skills, with the ability to focus on details while maintaining a holistic view of the project.
• Proven proactive approach to driving issue resolution and delivering results.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP or similar certification

Practical information

• Location: Gothenburg, Sweden
• Work authorization: Required in Sweden
• Relocation: Not included

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Employer paid life, AD&DD, and long term disability insurance
• Health and wellness reimbursement allowance
• Pension plan
• 30 paid vacation days, as well as additional days off for Christmas break