Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager - Stockholm, Sweden

Location: Stockholm, Sweden

Working Model: Hybrid, with up to 50% on-site presence

Assignment Period: 16 November 2026 - 15 November 2027

Extension Option: Until 15 November 2028

Workload: 100%

Application Deadline: 21 October 2026

About the Assignment

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Project Manager to oversee and coordinate a complex, multi-workstream initiative. The assignment requires a strong leader who can establish a shared direction, maintain alignment between different project managers, and ensure steady progress across interconnected activities.

The successful consultant will focus on overall coordination, strategic alignment, stakeholder collaboration, and progress monitoring. The role involves identifying dependencies, addressing challenges that affect delivery, and ensuring that important matters are presented clearly for management decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate multiple parallel workstreams, project managers, and interdependent activities.
• Establish clear objectives, priorities, responsibilities, and expectations.
• Follow up on progress and ensure alignment across the different workstreams.
• Identify risks, dependencies, and obstacles, and facilitate solutions to maintain momentum.
• Work closely with steering groups and management teams to prepare and drive important decisions.
• Translate complex information into clear reports, presentations, and decision-support documentation.
• Maintain a strategic overview while supporting tactical coordination and effective execution.
• Contribute to change management and business development initiatives where required.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• At least 10 years of documented experience leading and coordinating complex assignments involving several parallel workstreams, project managers, and dependencies.
• At least 10 years of documented experience leading others, setting clear expectations, and monitoring progress without assuming their operational responsibilities.
• At least 5 years of documented experience working with steering groups and management teams.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to present complex matters in a clear and structured manner.
• Ability to operate at both strategic and tactical levels, maintain a comprehensive overview, and drive progress when challenges arise.
• Very good command of Swedish, both spoken and written.
• Experience working within a regional authority or another public sector organization.
• Certification or formal training in project management.
• Experience in change management and organizational or business development.

Application Instructions

Candidates must submit an updated CV written in Swedish, clearly demonstrating relevant experience and qualifications.

Please send your application to no later than 21 October 2026.

We look forward to hearing from qualified candidates.

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