Company Description
AFRY offers services in engineering, design, digitalization and consulting. We are dedicated experts in industry, energy and infrastructure, creating value for future generations. AFRY has a global reach with deep roots in the Nordics. Together we accelerate the transition to a more sustainable society.
Customized Solutions is an R&D unit within AFRY where we create tailor-made solutions on behalf of our clients, in-house at our own premises. We are divided into four delivery models (Managed Agile Teams, Projects, Product Life Management and Production). The disciplines in which Customized Solutions works are mainly embedded (hardware, software) and mechanical design - from idea to production and maintenance. Our customers are mainly in the telecom, automotive, medical technology, defense, energy and manufacturing industries.
We at Customized Solutions work in a hybrid organization, with two to three days a week at one of our offices. Your place of employment will be in Gothenburg.
About the role
Are you an experienced project manager with knowledge in embedded systems and who is passionate about leading complex product development projects? Then we have an exciting opportunity for you! In this role, you will be responsible for the entire product development process, from early feasibility studies to industrialization.
As a technical project manager, you are responsible for ensuring that the project is delivered according to plan, you are responsible for organizing and leading planning sessions, budget follow-up and everything that is included to drive and deliver the project and the product to the finish line.
You coach and support your project members and strive for a learning atmosphere in the team. You are comfortable and used to leading teams in a development environment.
In this role you have contact with many different people in the business, therefore it is of great importance that you are a good communicator who has the ability to explain the complex in a simple way. Furthermore, you are also used to requirements and needs management and have the ability to compile these into concrete and realistic goals.
As a Project Manager with us at Customized Solutions AFRY, you will be part of a great team that works together to create innovative and sustainable solutions together with our customers.
Requirements
Our values Brave, Devoted and Teamplayers characterize how we see ourselves. You will thrive with us if you are an unpretentious person with a focus on long-term thinking and quality. You see solutions where others see problems, which means that you also have good analytical and problem-solving skills.
We place great emphasis on technical knowledge in this role, and therefore you are expected to have a solid technical foundation to stand on, complemented by experience in running technically complex projects.
Furthermore, we also look for you to have knowledge in:
- Embedded systems: Understanding of real-time programming and low-level drivers.
- Hardware related development: Experience working with printed circuit boards, microprocessors and ARM Cortex platforms.
- Software tools: Experience with version management tools such as Gerrit and programming skills in C and C++.
Preferred if you have/are:
- Documented experience in requirements management and technical traceability in product development projects.
- Certifications such as IPMA, PMI or PRINCE2.
- Experience from industries such as telecom, automotive, medical technology, or defense.
Further information
Welcome with your application, the deadline for applications is 2025-01-20. We work with continuous selection and the position may be filled before the deadline. Therefore, do not wait to submit your application.
If you have any questions or concerns, you are welcome to contact us!
Ulrika Mickelsson Head of Section
Contacts for questions about the role and operational work
Andreas Johansson
At AFRY we drive change in everything we do. We believe that change happens when bold ideas come together, when we collaborate, innovate and embrace creative solutions, that is how we create the future. We are constantly looking for qualified candidates to join our inclusive teams around the world. Join us and accelerate the green transition
At AFRY, we drive change in everything we do. We believe that change happens when bold ideas come together, when we collaborate, innovate and embrace creative solutions, that is how we create the future. We are constantly looking for qualified candidates to join our inclusive teams around the world. Join us and accelerate the green transition