Senior Project Manager

Ultra Group AB; Göteborgs kommun; On-site; SEK 1,200,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultra Group AB in Ludvika, Sweden is seeking a Senior IT Project Manager to lead internal projects, drive organizational change, and ensure delivery aligned with business goals.

You will manage cross-functional teams, governance, risks, budgets, and reporting to senior management. The role is on-site initially with potential hybrid flexibility later.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• 10-12 years of relevant IT experience.
• Proven experience managing internal projects in a corporate environment.
• Strong experience in change management and implementing new solutions.
• Fluent in written and spoken English and based in Sweden.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage project plans, timelines, budgets, resources, and deliverables.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and stakeholders to achieve project objectives.
• Drive change management initiatives and implementation of new IT solutions.
• Monitor project progress, milestones, risks, and dependencies.
• Prepare status reports and communicate progress to senior management.
• Establish project governance, decision-making processes, and accountability.
• Identify project risks, develop mitigation plans, and escalate critical issues.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and facilitate effective communication.
• Lead, coach, and support project teams to improve delivery performance.
• Ensure projects comply with internal policies, procedures, and relevant requirements.
• Manage multiple projects and priorities while maintaining quality and delivery commitments.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Change management

Leadership

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

PM methodologies

Governance tools

Job description

Senior IT Project Manager – Principal / Partner

Location: Ludvika, Sweden (K)

Work Mode: On-site initially; hybrid flexibility may be possible later

Assignment Period: ASAP- Permanent

Workload: 100%

Experience: 10-12 years of relevant IT experience

Language: Fluent English

Application Deadline: 15 January 2027

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Senior IT Project Manager to lead internal projects, drive organisational change, and ensure successful delivery aligned with business objectives. The role requires strong stakeholder management, project governance, risk management, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams through change.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage project plans, timelines, budgets, resources, and deliverables.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and stakeholders to achieve project objectives.
• Drive change management initiatives and implementation of new IT solutions.
• Monitor project progress, milestones, risks, and dependencies.
• Prepare status reports and communicate progress to senior management.
• Establish project governance, decision-making processes, and accountability.
• Identify project risks, develop mitigation plans, and **escalate** critical issues.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and facilitate effective communication.
• Lead, coach, and support project teams to improve delivery performance.
• Ensure projects comply with internal policies, procedures, and relevant requirements.
• Manage multiple projects and priorities while maintaining quality and delivery commitments.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 10-12 years of relevant IT experience.
• Proven experience managing internal projects in a corporate environment.
• Strong experience in change management and implementing new solutions.
• Good technical understanding of IT projects and systems.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and tools.
• Excellent stakeholder management, leadership, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Experience managing project risks, budgets, schedules, resources, and governance.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Must be based in Sweden.

Important Information

• The role is fully on-site during the first few months.
• Some remote-working flexibility may be available later, depending on workload and business needs.

Applications are reviewed continuously, so the assignment may close before the stated deadline.

Ultra Group

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