Technical Project Manager – DevOps, IT Transition & Transformation
Location
Sundsvall, Sweden
Working Arrangement
On-site
Job Type
Consultant
Reference Number
FK 2026/030837
Assignment Period
1 February 2027 – 31 January 2028, with a possibility of extension until 31 January 2029
Scope
100%
Application Deadline
3 November 2026
About the Assignment
We are looking for a highly experienced Technical Project Manager to lead complex IT infrastructure, transition, and transformation projects in large-scale IT environments.
The assignment involves managing the migration of existing IT services and systems to new environments while maintaining functionality, as well as leading modernization initiatives that introduce new technologies, improved processes, and more efficient ways of working.
A key focus is enabling modern DevOps practices, increasing automation, improving delivery efficiency, and coordinating technical teams throughout the transition and transformation lifecycle.
The role is based on-site in Sundsvall. On-call or preparedness duties may also be included.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead complex IT infrastructure, migration, transition, and transformation projects.
- Manage the transfer of IT services and systems to new environments while maintaining functionality and service continuity.
- Coordinate modernization initiatives involving technology changes and system improvements.
- Lead projects involving container technologies and open-source products.
- Support the adoption of DevOps practices, automation, and efficient delivery processes.
- Manage project scope, planning, risks, dependencies, resources, and stakeholder communication.
- Coordinate technical teams and ensure successful project delivery in complex operational environments.
- Lead changes to working methods, processes, and organizational behaviors.
- Apply established project management methodologies and agile planning practices.
Mandatory Requirements
- Competency level 5 or higher.
- Very good written and spoken Swedish, and good written and spoken English.
- At least 10 years of experience leading IT infrastructure projects or IT migration projects involving existing systems in large organizations with at least 5,000 employees.
- At least 10 years of project management experience in complex IT operational environments.
- At least 10 years of experience leading both transition projects, involving like-for-like migration, and transformation projects, involving migration combined with modernization or change.
- At least 5 years of project management experience involving the transfer, migration, or adaptation of container technologies and open-source products.
- A recognized project management certification.
Preferred Qualifications
- At least 15 years of project management experience within government agencies or public-sector organizations with at least 5,000 employees.
- At least 15 years of documented experience working with the PEJL project management model.
- At least 15 years of documented experience in agile project planning using Scrum, Kanban, and/or SAFe.
- Relevant ITIL certification and at least 10 years of documented ITIL experience.
- At least 5 years of documented experience managing changes to working methods, processes, methodologies, and behaviors.
Application Process
Interested candidates are invited to submit an updated CV highlighting their experience in technical project management, IT infrastructure, migration, DevOps, transition, and transformation projects.
Please clearly specify relevant certifications and the duration of experience for each mandatory requirement.