International Customer Project Manager

Job description: Customer projects consisting of a Central System together with Roadside Systems for each Tolling Segment as an End-to-End system require customer unique integration of Kapsch and partner products as well as excellent project management skills.Customer Project Managers work in two different phases of End-to-End projects, during sales phase and during the execution phase.During sales phase the Customer Project Manager is a member of the team preparing the bid for the End2End project together with sales responsible as well as technical responsible persons.Typical tasks for the Customer Project Manger during the bid/sales phase consist of defining project scope, resource estimations, project timing and cost.During the delivery phase, the Customer Project Manager is responsible for coordinating the work to ensure the End-to-End project is implemented and delivered on time and within budget.The Customer Project Manager also has the key role of managing the project scope and creating add-on business using efficient change request procedures. A major part of the work is done outside Sweden, at customer and Kapsch sites.Candidates must be interested in travelling and working in different cultures.Tasks include: - Participating in the project lifecycle from sales to project planning, project execution and handover to support.- Defining and reaching project goals, such as project scope, timing, quality targets and project budget.- Assigning project staff and initiating products and service ordering - Managing customer requirements and project documentation - Manage the contract in total - Managing project risks - Progress reporting, external and internal Competence: A Master of Science or equivalent education is required.We are seeking a person with: - Documented experience of project management and/or with project management certification (PMP/PMI) - Experienced in roll out of complex projects.Hi tech system projects as well as start of operations in international environment are required.- Project experience of End-to-End solutions including back office, CRM and ERP like systems where the customer (operators) business processes are essential for a successful project.- Experience from working as line manager is also an advantage - Proven experience in and understanding of solution/consultative selling will be considered an advantage The position requires strong leadership and excellent interpersonal skills.We are looking for applicants who can support their good technical understanding with a customer-focused and result-oriented approach.