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About the job 
Are you a dynamic, appreciated project manager and leader, experienced in digital transformation? Do you enjoy turning business needs into digital solutions? Are you enthusiastic about working in a multi-faceted business environment?
Then you could be our next…
Senior Project Manager IT 
We are seeking an experienced project manager to join our diverse team of project managers. This role as Senior Project Manager offers a unique opportunity to impact the digital transformation agenda and lead projects that shape the future of SKF and its customers. You will work closely with stakeholders in defining, overseeing, and implementing digital solutions to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and alignment with organizational goals.
Global Infrastructure and Security (GIS) supports and governs the fundamentals in the entire IT eco system at SKF, by setting the frame of Infrastructure and platforms, Cyber Security and SIAM (Supplier and Service Integration & Management), within which the different entities can operate in a secure, stable and efficient way.
Key Responsibilities…
•	Develop project plans outlining objectives, deliverables, timelines, resources, and budget allocations. 
•	Lead transformative projects from pre-study to handover, demonstrating expertise from project scoping to delivery.
•	Ensure stable, secure, and efficient project delivery fulfilling customer expectations.
•	Manage large and more complex projects.
•	Handle project communications and conflict resolution with global stakeholders at a senior level.
•	Act as a role model and expert for project management methodology and process improvements as well as sharing best practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
•	Shaping our project management landscape, mentoring project managers, and contributing to their professional development.
What We Are Looking For…
•	Bachelor’s degree in Business, IT, Project Management or related area of study
•	+5 years of experience as Project Manager.
•	Proven experience in managing stakeholders at all levels in a global organization, building a good relationships and network with effective communication.
•	Experience with managing projects within the IT infrastructure environment.
•	Excellent project management toolbox.
•	Understanding of business processes, customer needs, and the ability to deliver digital solutions.
•	A good business understanding and customer-centric mindset.
•	Good self-leadership with a curious attitude and ability to guide, motivate and inspire global teams.
•	PMI, PMP, PRINCE2 or similar certifications from accredited organization (preferred?)
•	Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
At SKF we are committed to creating a diverse environment, and we firmly believe that a diverse workforce is essential for our continued success. Therefore, we only focus on your experience, skills, and potential. Come as you are – just be yourself. #weareSKF
You will enjoy working here if you have…
•	An enthusiasm for leveraging technology to digitalize and automate business processes.
•	A proactive and innovative mindset
•	Good collaboration skills and enjoy working in a team environment.
•	Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and evolving work environment.
We offer…
•	Opportunities for professional growth and development
•	An employment atmosphere that promotes unity and respects diversity. 
•	Opportunity to grow a wide network across Hubs and Spokes
•	Participation in exciting projects that make a real impact on the organization.
Sounds interesting?
Join our team and be part of a forward-thinking company that values innovation, collaboration, and quality. We look forward to welcoming a passionate leader to take part in transforming our business.
Some Additional Information
Some additional information 
This position can be located at any major SKF site globally. You will report to Head of Strategy, Transformation & Portfolio Management, who is located in Gothenburg, Sweden.
For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Stina Scheller, Recruitment Expert, by email <PRESIDIO_ANONYMIZED_EMAIL_ADDRESS>.
Please note that we can't accept applications via email.
Is this you?
If the answer is yes, please submit your application with your CV and cover letter as soon as possible and no later than August 16th. Please note, we will screen candidates continuously.
At SKF, we are committed to promoting fairness and inclusivity throughout our recruitment process. To achieve this, we may include assessments and verify the information in your application in compliance with country-specific laws and regulations. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the recruiter.
About SKF
SKF has been around for more than a century and today we are one of the world’s largest global suppliers of bearings and supporting solutions for rotating equipment. With more than 40,000 employees in around 130 countries, we are truly global. Our products are found everywhere in society. In fact, wherever there is movement, SKF’s solutions might be at work. This means that we are an important part of the everyday lives of people and companies around the world. See more, at www.skf.com.
And here is my CV: A Recognized Expert in Project Management, Experienced in All Aspects of Providing Focused, Business
Solutions Ensuring Operational Excellence
 Comprehensive background in project management solutions, with the skills and abilities to provide service delivery for large
prestigious organizations.
 Internationally experienced, with over 30 years of specific business and project management organizational skills.
 Dedicated to assisting companies with attaining business and financial goals.
 Multi-lingual, speaking Swedish, English, Greek, Italian, and German.
 Recognized as a management expert in the execution of strategic planning and analysis, streamlining innovative solutions to
achieve overall goals.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Cross-Functional Collaboration  Business Process Improvements  Customer Relationships  Program & Project Management
Team Management Solutions Advice  Cost Reduction  Resource Management  Leadership Competitive Intelligence  Budget
Allocation  Service Delivery  Vendor Negotiations
EXPERIENCES AND ACHIEVEMENTS
Ansys Sweden AB, Gothenburg, Sweden 2021 -2024
Senior Customer Project Manager
Managed successfully the completion of a four-year 11 MEur complex project using agile and hybrid ways of working. Kept
motivated both the teams that are globally distributed as well the outsourced team for the Front End development.
 Secured the deadlines by having regular and frequent meetings with the development teams.
 Communicated the progress of the project to the senior management.
 Had frequent meetings with the customer to inform about the progress and managed the expectations.
Accelerated Growth AB, Gothenburg, Sweden 2017 –2021
Senior Project Manager
Ansys Sweden AB, Stockholm, Sweden 2019 - 2021
Senior Project Manager
Effectively brought to track a complex project for a major multinational Telecommunications company, developing automated
simulation applications using agile and hybrid ways. Coordinated the increments to be delivered to the customer with the Scrum
Master and the development teams from multiple disciplines and globally distributed. Managed overseas-outsourced suppliers of
Front-End development and testing.
 Conducted regular meetings with senior management and the customer to encourage communication and successfully
resolve any project issues.
 Presented weekly to the common Steering Committee the progress of the project.
 Scheduled the major deliveries in close cooperation with the management team of the customer.
Volvo Car Corporation, Gothenburg, Sweden 2017 - 2019
Senior IT Project Manager
Managed digitization projects life cycle, secured necessary resources for completion, while supervising international team
members to coordinate timely and successful execution using traditional, agile and hybrid approaches. Reported monthly the
estimated budget forecast and the accruals for the projects.
 Implemented the Temporary Part Deviation functionality in an existing application coordinating internal crossdepartmental
resources and outsourced suppliers.
 Delivered a three-track project that examined integration options for Issue and Change Management as well as Part
Deviations between car manufacturers.
 Executed a 15 MSEK project that implemented an information management solution for system engineering and software
development. Ordered licenses and bought in resources.
 Completed 10% below budget a 6.8 MSEK project with a team of both internal resources and offshore service providers
for the upgrade of a SW handling tool with further functionality. Negotiated the time and the cost with the suppliers to
control the performance indicators.
SingularLogic S.A.,Athens, Greece 2017 - 2017
Senior Project Manager
Implemented successfully integration projects for companies in the oil industry, pharmaceutical companies, and maritime
companies. The integrations included CRM, OTR (One Touch retail) and ERP systems.
 Gathered financial data for the projects and reported monthly to finance and upper management.
 Conducted weekly meetings with the major customers to synchronize and get early alerts of project issues.
 Coordinated project members from different departments to achieve project success in terms of time management and
customer satisfaction.
VOICES FROM COLLEAGUES
“You brought into the project a level of wisdom that helped to completely change the destiny of this project. You had been inspiring
for me.”
“As we discussed many times, your resilience and persistence have been key on such a long run. You stepped in this program during
some of the most difficult and complex hours of this program and you never gave up.”
“Indeed, it's one of the most complex projects I have seen in my tenure with a lot of challenges and you managed and supported my
testing activities very well.”
“I learned many things from you. You are a very polite and calm person I have seen and handled complex situations with patience.”
“Despite the challenges, you managed to keep the project straight and, more importantly, you made us feel supported and backed up.”
“You were the quiet strength of this Project in my mind, taking topics one by one seriously and full-hands”
ADDITIONAL CAREER HIGHLIGHTS, A SELECTION
Senior Project Manager, Scrum master- AppArt S.A., Athens, Greece 2012-2017
Head of Program Management/Head of Technical Contract Administration &Ordering -Wind Hellas, Athens, Greece 2004-2011
Account Project Manager / Project Manager- Ericsson Hellas, Athens, Greece 1998-2004
Assistant Consolidation Project Manager / Telecommunication Software Tester- Ericsson, Rome, Italy 1997-1998
EDUCATION
Certificate: Electronic Design, Sundsvalls Högskola, Sweden 1986
Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Institute 2016
Professional Scrum Master (PSM I), Scrum.org 2019
TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY
Microsoft Office | Microsoft Project | Azure DevOps | Project Libre | Primavera P6