Junior 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 Junior Project Manager, you will be responsible for smaller assignments and projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget and that objectives and quality of the product are met. The Junior Project Manager defines the timelines and milestones, manages resources, successfully navigates the daily activities and delivers all aspects of the assignment in close collaboration with the team and client. 

We are looking for a Junior 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 

• Manage digital experience led projects, UI and web build as well as manage both creative teams and developers. 
• Deliver high-quality products on time and within budget.
• Develop end to end project plans, including defining scope, objectives, timelines, and budgets.
• Facilitate project meetings and ensure effective communication among team members and stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, including meeting minutes and status reports.
• Assist in the management of project risks and issues, proposing solutions and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Track project progress against the plan, identifying any deviations and escalating issues as needed.
• Support the project closure process, including QA, documentation and lessons learned.
• Coordinate project activities across different teams and departments.
• Utilize project management tools and software to track progress, manage tasks, and report on project status.
• Manage suppliers, partners and clients to ensure the best outcome for both clients and AKQA.

 QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS 

• Passionate Project Manager: Driven to deliver exceptional digital projects.
• Reliable & Organized: Meets deadlines, manages time effectively (self & others).
• Detail-Oriented: Strong focus on achieving project goals and successful outcomes.
• Adaptable & Flexible: Thrives in dynamic environments, adjusts to changing priorities.
• Solution-Focused & Proactive: Seeks alternatives, takes ownership, exceeds expectations.
• Excellent Communicator: Fosters collaboration, positive thinking, and high commitment.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Systematic, pragmatic approach to work and projects.
• Customer-Focused: Committed to quality, continuous improvement, and high standards.
• Business Acumen: Sound judgment, eager for insight and feedback.
• Inspiring Leader: Ability to motivate and guide project teams.
• Team Player: Collaborative, supportive, contributes to team success.
• Balanced & Resilient: Maintains work/life balance under pressure, positive approach.
• Independent & Self-Motivated: Comfortable working autonomously.
• Fluent: Danish and 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.