Senior Project Manager

At AKQA, we believe in the imaginative application of art and science to create beautiful ideas, products and services. With an entrepreneurial and collaborative approach, we design adaptive digital services and applications that capture the imagination, delivering impressive returns for our clients. 

The Delivery team are at the epicentre of projects, ensuring they’re delivered to the highest quality, on time, and that clients receive the greatest possible value from their investment. 

The team's key focus is to build collaborative relationships and effective communication with project teams and clients alike. We believe that successful project facilitation is key to an outstanding result.  

As a Senior Product Manager at AKQA, you collaborate and lead a multi-disciplinary team to deliver products with purpose.
You'll be taking part in developing client’s product strategy, building and optimising products and creating a great user experience.

You will be responsible for complex assignments and projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget and that objectives and quality of the product are met. You will define the timelines and milestones, manage resources, successfully navigate the daily activities and deliver all aspects of the assignment in close collaboration with the team and client. 

We are looking for a Senior Project Manager to be working from our office in Copenhagen, with a high interest in tech product development. You will be part of a delivery team of 15 project managers and producers, and you will work in an international environment that fosters a dynamic culture, surrounded by some of the brightest minds in their fields. 

ROLE REQUIREMENTS 

• Lead and drive complex digital experience led projects, UI and web builds as well as manage both creative teams and developers to achieve strategic objectives.
• Accountable for the on-time, on-budget delivery of high-quality products that meet or exceed client expectations.
• Develop comprehensive project plans (scope, objectives, timelines, budgets), proactively manages risks/issues, and ensures adherence to best practices.
• Facilitates clear and consistent communication among diverse stakeholders, including senior management, clients, and external partners.
• Cultivate strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and partners, ensuring alignment and maximizing value for all parties.
• Identifies and implements process improvements to enhance project efficiency, quality, and overall team performance.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performing team environment.
• Ensures project alignment with overall business goals and contributes to the development of project management methodologies and standards.

QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS 

• Passionate about driving exceptional digital projects and achieving strategic business goals.
• Consistently delivers projects on time and within budget, exceeding expectations.
• Navigates complex and dynamic environments, proactively identifying and resolving challenges.
• Builds strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels, fostering collaboration and driving consensus.
• Understands client needs and delivers solutions that provide significant business value.
• Motivates and mentors project teams.
• Demonstrates strong business acumen and sound judgment in making critical project decisions.
• Identifies and implements process improvements to enhance project efficiency and quality.
• Maintains composure and effectiveness under pressure, promoting a healthy work-life balance.
• Capable of working autonomously and driving projects forward with minimal supervision.
• Fluent: English.

AKQA is committed to developing wellbeing and supporting life choices for our team. We provide an extensive range of benefits. To find out more click here.

AKQA is an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe that diversity is vital to AKQA’s ability to provide our clients with the best recommendations and are committed to fostering a varied and inclusive work environment. Your race, colour, ancestry, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability or veteran status have no bearing on our hiring decisions.