Senior Lead Project Manager for IT Technology project
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Sep 22, 2026. First seen by Alion on Aug 14, 2026.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Nordic RCC seeks a skilled and experienced Project Manager to drive an IT project with many internal and external stakeholders, several deliverables and milestones, delivered within agreed go-live dates.
You will be responsible for coordinating all aspects of the project as scoping, planning, execution and delivery. Working closely together with a big global vendor and senior stakeholders across Nordic RCC, you will ensure seamless collaboration and a transparent strong approach to project management.
You will guide the project team incl. project managers through strong project risk management and planning, dependencies to other projects, financial control, stakeholder alignment, and progress monitoring in close collaboration with the internal and external Steercos, ensuring alignment with Nordic RCC’s goals.
The primary areas of responsibility includes:
Facilitate a strong collaboration and communication among program/project stakeholders from the different departments in the organization, the vendor's project organization and the internal/external Steercos.
In control of budget, forecast and monthly financial updates, incl. alignment with financial milestones from vendor.
In control of project scope, resource needs according to project plan, manage project risks continuously through the project lifetime in close collaboration with vendor, internal project managers and the Steercos.
In control of develop, coordinate, communicate and execute project plans with clear milestones and deadlines, ensuring to deliver all milestones on time in close collaboration with both vendor and Nordic RCC.
Monitor program/project progress, assess performance, and report outcomes to key stakeholders/Steercos by monthly meetings and reporting to Leadership team in Nordic RCC.
Lead a strong transition from each go-live to operational phase, ensuring an organized handover to line organization for the different deliverables.
Use best practices and processes, e.g. Stage Gate Model, Governance model, Resource management, Project Risk Management etc. to provide the optimal guidance to cross-functional project teams throughout the project lifecycle with focus on balancing quality, efficiency, deliver on time and financials.
DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
The ideal candidate holds a BA or MA in IT with strong project or program management experience working with software development in an IT project in collaboration with a big global vendor.
Key skills include:
Strong drive and passion for project management, ensuring the project teams deliver on time in expected quality/scope and in control of finance.
Strong organizational, planning and time management skills.
Proven track record in managing senior stakeholder expectations and leading cross-functional teams in collaboration with an IT vendor.
Experience in communicating both big-picture objectives and project details, ensuring all project managers/team members understand their roles and contributions.
Demonstrated ability to identify challenges early and proactively drive deliverables in collaboration with vendor and project teams.
At least 10 years of relevant experience in IT project management with a global vendor.
Relevant project management certificates and e.g., relevant change management certificates.
Full professional proficiency in English.
COMPANY DESCRIPTION
Nordic Regional Coordination Centre (RCC) provides critical services and insights to support the national Transmission System Operators (TSOs) in Finland, Norway, Sweden and Denmark - to ensure the efficient operation and use of the Nordic power system and high security of power supply at any time. Join Nordic RCC and contribute to ensuring a secure and sustainable energy in the future.
You will join a company of competent, diverse, and enthusiastic colleagues. We are currently more than 24 nationalities with more than 30% women (striving to improve this balance) and all ages. Your daily workplace will be in our newly furnished office premises in Copenhagen Towers, Ørestad. We are offering workplace flexibility to ensure a healthy work-life balance including the possibility for working from home some of your worktime.
The position is conditioned upon a satisfactory background check as well as a national security clearance, both of which will be facilitated by Nordic RCC. Please also note, that the process includes that any spouse, registered partner, cohabitant, steady partner, co-resident, child over 18 living at home and parent with the same address as the candidate must also consent to be examined.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Reporting to: Head of PMO
Language: Danish and English
Compensation package: Attractive compensation package according to qualifications
Start date: As soon as possible
Location: Copenhagen
APPLICATION
GlobeSearch is managing the recruitment process on behalf of Nordic RCC. If you wish to apply for this position, please follow the application process through the job posting on our website.