Senior Project Manager

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This is the job

We are looking for a Senior Project Manager to join our team. Our client is one of the largest state-owned energy companies and a leading producer and supplier of electricity and heat in Europe.

As a Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for developing comprehensive project plans, including defining project scope, objectives, timelines, and resource requirements. You will also create strategies to achieve project goals efficiently and effectively.
This is you

• 6+ years of experience as a Project Manager
• Strong experience in Lean Portfolio Management, preferably within SAFe or an equivalent framework
• Good understanding of agile, hybrid, and traditional governance models
• Working experience with strategic prioritization, portfolio backlogs, Epic management, roadmaps, and investment decisions
• Experience with presentations, reports, and recommendations for management and steering committees
• Ability to translate strategic goals into manageable initiatives, decision-making materials, and follow-up structures
• Experience facilitating executive forums, portfolio forums, and workshops with senior stakeholders
• Strong analytical capability regarding dependencies, capacity, risks, benefits, and priorities at the portfolio level
• Ability to visit the office in Stockholm 2-3 days a week
• English – Upper-intermediate or higher
• Swedish – Advanced

Nice-to-have skills:

• Working experience in energy, infrastructure, electricity distribution (grid), or other critical infrastructure sectors
• Certification or training in SAFe, Lean Portfolio Management, Agile Leadership, PMI, IPMA, or equivalent
• Knowledge of benefits realization, value management, and financial tracking of investments
• Experience with tools such as Azure DevOps, Jira, or similar portfolio and reporting platforms

This is your role

• Support the establishment and further development of Lean Portfolio Management as a working method within the organization
• Design and implement structures for strategic prioritization, portfolio governance, and value-stream-based follow-up
• Help link strategic goals, initiatives, funding, capacity, and execution
• Facilitate portfolio forums, prioritization meetings, and decision-making processes at the executive and portfolio levels
• Support the creation of portfolio backlogs, Epic management, roadmaps, and investment cases
• Introduce and refine principles for capacity planning, dependency management, and resource prioritization
• Develop KPIs, reporting, and visualizations that provide management with better decision-making support
• Ensure governance supports strategic direction, faster value delivery, and effective management of risks and dependencies

At Avenga, everyone matters. We provide equal opportunities in recruitment, career development, and leadership, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, or any other characteristic. We are committed to fostering a work environment where our diverse community of employees, candidates, and business partners actively shapes our growth. By bringing together people from different backgrounds and experiences, we build a workplace where everyone feels free to be themselves while honoring the boundaries of others.