Senior Project Manager, Electricity Grid Operations - IT/OT Programme

Hykmann Global Business Solutions AB is looking for an experienced IT project manager for a strategic and business-critical consultancy assignment in the energy sector in Lund.
Duration: 1 Year Contract
Would you like to lead a major development programme that lays the foundations for the electricity grid of the future? In this role, you will have a central responsibility for coordinating operations, IT/OT, grid data and system integrations, and ensuring that complex system implementations are progressed with clear structure and control.
We are looking for someone with documented experience in electricity grid operations who is used to leading major projects, coordinating external system integrators and driving issues towards concrete decisions and deliverables.
📍 Location: Lund, Sweden
🏢 Working model: 100% on site, no remote working
📅 Assignment period: 26 October 2026 – 31 December 2027
🎯 Seniority level: Expert
🕒 Scope: Full time
🎯 About the assignment
As a Senior IT Project Manager, you will work closely with the programme manager and be responsible for leading and coordinating the operational delivery of a strategic IT/OT programme within electricity grid operations.
The programme involves the implementation of business-critical systems, integrations, grid data and new operational processes. You will bring together internal resources, different workstreams and external suppliers to ensure progress, quality and effective coordination throughout the delivery.
Your main responsibilities:
Lead and drive the operational delivery of the programme in close collaboration with the programme manager.
Establish and monitor project plans, schedules, activities, resources, finances and deliverables.
Manage risks, dependencies, deviations and decision-making issues.
Coordinate operations, IT/OT, grid expertise, system resources and external suppliers.
Monitor the system integrator’s progress, commitments and deliverables.

Ensure coordination between system implementation, integrations, grid data and grid models, testing, commissioning and operational implementation.
Identify risks and deviations, and raise decisions required with the programme manager and steering group.
Drive issues towards decisions and ensure that agreed activities are carried out.
Ensure a structured implementation and an effective handover to the line organisation and service management.
✅ Essential qualifications
Documented experience in electricity grid operations.
Several years’ experience leading large and complex projects.
Documented experience in system implementation projects with extensive operational and technical dependencies.
Experience leading, coordinating and monitoring external suppliers and/or system integrators.
Good experience in project control relating to schedules, finances, risks, resources and deliverables.
Experience collaborating with steering groups, clients and senior decision-makers.
Ability to independently structure, prioritise and drive complex issues forward.
Excellent communication skills in Swedish and English, both spoken and written.
⭐ Desirable experience
Major change or digitalisation projects in electricity distribution.
IT/OT environments and business-critical systems.
GIS, grid information or grid model management.
Major integration projects involving multiple systems and technical dependencies.
Test management, data migration, commissioning and transition to service management.
👤 Who are we looking for?
We are looking for a structured and proactive project manager who enjoys coordinating many stakeholders and creating momentum in complex technical programmes.
You can switch between operational monitoring and strategic decision-making. You communicate clearly, manage risks proactively and create the right conditions for collaboration between operations, technology and external suppliers.
Your experience in electricity grid operations means you understand the business-critical requirements and can translate the programme’s objectives into concrete activities and deliverables.
📩 Interested in the assignment?
Do you have relevant experience in electricity grid operations, major IT projects and complex system implementations? Please submit the following:
Updated CV.
Hourly rate.
Skills matrix completed in accordance with the assignment brief.
In particular, describe your experience in electricity grid operations, supplier management, IT/OT and the implementation of business-critical systems.
Skills & requirements
✅ Essential qualifications
Documented experience in electricity grid operations.
Several years’ experience leading large and complex projects.
Documented experience in system implementation projects with extensive operational and technical dependencies.
Experience leading, coordinating and monitoring external suppliers and/or system integrators.
Good experience in project control relating to schedules, finances, risks, resources and deliverables.
Experience collaborating with steering groups, clients and senior decision-makers.
Ability to independently structure, prioritise and drive complex issues forward.
Excellent communication skills in Swedish and English, both spoken and written.
⭐ Desirable experience
Major change or digitalisation projects in electricity distribution.
IT/OT environments and business-critical systems.
GIS, grid information or grid model management.
Major integration projects involving multiple systems and technical dependencies.
Test management, data migration, commissioning and transition to service management.
👤 Who are we looking for?
We are looking for a structured and proactive project manager who enjoys coordinating many stakeholders and creating momentum in complex technical programmes.
You can switch between operational monitoring and strategic decision-making. You communicate clearly, manage risks proactively and create the right conditions for collaboration between operations, technology and external suppliers.
Your experience in electricity grid operations means you understand the business-critical requirements and can translate the programme’s objectives into concrete activities and deliverables.
📩 Interested in the assignment?
Do you have relevant experience in electricity grid operations, major IT projects and complex system implementations? Please submit the following:
Updated CV.
Hourly rate.
Skills matrix completed in accordance with the assignment brief.
In particular, describe your experience in electricity grid operations, supplier management, IT/OT and the implementation of business-critical systems.