Senior Project Manager

AKQA Media; Sweden; On-site; SEK 669,600 - 892,800; Full time

Job summary

AKQA Media in Sweden is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex projects across various areas including production, marketing, and innovation. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in managing diverse service delivery functions and a strong understanding of agile and waterfall methodologies.

This role involves overseeing client interactions, managing project teams, and ensuring successful project outcomes. You will work collaboratively across departments and drive the delivery of impactful customer experiences.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in managing a fast-paced service delivery function.
• Strong understanding of waterfall and agile methodologies.
• Ability to define functional and technical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver large, complex projects across production and marketing.
• Manage clients, partners, and suppliers for better project outcomes.
• Encourage cross-department collaboration and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Project management

Client management

Cross-department collaboration

Tools

Scrum

Lean

Job description

Delivery Team

As a Senior Project Manager at AKQA Sweden, you will be able to play a crucial role in driving the success of large, complex impactful assignments. Working across four distinct areas, Production, Marketing & Comms Projects, Product Development and Innovation. Our SPMs are comfortable across all areas but have clear expertise in at least one.

• Production: Leading complex film shoots, large-scale asset production for campaigns, or production of OOH assets at scale.
• Projects: Leading international marketing campaigns in multiple markets, delivering digital and physical experiences.
• Product: Leading complex design/technology-driven products, such as website re-platforming, App development for new revenue streams, or other large-scale product management.
• Innovation: Implementing cutting‑edge technologies and experimenting to find effective market fit.

Role Requirements

• Deliver work focused on incredible customer experiences including (but not limited to) websites, e-commerce, mobile apps, emerging technologies, films, products or events, enabling the whole AKQA project team.
• Oversee the successful setup, structure, and end‑to‑end delivery of multiple engagements involving technical, brand, marketing stakeholders, or environmental complexities rollout plans in multiple countries, physical construction, or fixed deadlines.
• Successfully manage clients, partners, and multiple suppliers, to ensure the best outcome for both clients and AKQA.
• Encourage and engage in cross‑department collaboration, knowledge sharing, and mentorship.
• Tailor and communicate an appropriate project approach by methodology or project phase.
• Define and agree on the Scope of Work with both internal teams and client/s, to ensure engagements are clear and unambiguous in approach and how the work will be delivered.
• Balance specific client demands with project realities and reliably close the loop on all open issues in a timely manner.
• Manage the administrative and functional aspects of a project ensuring resource needs are proactively identified and met through effective budget and resource management.

Qualities and Characteristics

• Significant experience of managing a diverse service delivery function in a fast‑paced environment implementing innovative, interactive and consumer‑focused solutions.
• Comfortable in leading client sessions, facilitating challenging discussions with senior client stakeholders and building long‑term relationships.
• Strong understanding of both waterfall and agile methodologies and when to use them.
• Certification in Scrum, Lean or other delivery methodologies is a benefit, but not a requirement.
• AKQA values diverse educational backgrounds and experiences, and we encourage candidates from all fields of study to apply.
• Ability to define functional and technical requirements or User Stories.
• Experience making commercial/financial decisions.
• Strive for the best quality of production.
• Strong customer service ethos.
• Self‑motivation with the commitment to facilitating teams to work autonomously.
• Inspire and lead project teams to fulfil a vision.
• Constantly strive to improve AKQA delivery practices, processes and procedures.

AKQA is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.