Project manager at Opticom International Research 

Are you the superstar candidate we are seeking to join our global team as a project manager at Opticom International Research? We are looking for someone who is highly organized, passionate, and focused on achieving results. Additionally, having a can-do attitude is essential. It is preferable for candidates to have a minimum of 5-10 years of experience in project management. Experience in our key industries: Forest products or Industrial goods is a requirement. Furthermore, excellent leadership skills, including the ability to motivate individuals from diverse cultures, are a must. We are seeking a true team player who is positive and easy to work with, regardless of the task or deadline.

About Opticom

Opticom is a leading global consulting and research firm. Since our foundation in 1987 we have undertaken thousands of international projects across the world.

Our mission is to help our clients make better business decisions by transforming data and knowledge into strategic advice and concrete action plans. As a trusted and credible advisor to leading global companies we are passionate about understanding their key challenges and in finding solutions that deliver true value and ROI. By combining Opticom’s unparalleled capabilities in analyzing feedback from stakeholders in complex value chains, broad and deep industrial expertise, and experienced consultants we can assure that clients are served with first-class consulting support.

We take pride in our diverse and inclusive culture, with over 30 nationalities represented in our team. Our reach is truly global, extending across six continents and over 120 countries. At Opticom, we're not just a company - we're a global family working together to make a difference in the world of business.  

Job description 

As a Project Manager at Opticom, your role will be pivotal in meticulously planning and supervising every stage of our market research and consulting projects. Your mission will be to ensure the successful achievement of research objectives, optimal utilization of resources, and the satisfaction of all stakeholders' interests. You'll be the driving force behind the timely completion of project milestones within the allocated budget, and the effective execution of tasks by team members. Your role will also involve keeping both the client and our internal team updated on crucial developments, progress, and upcoming steps. Moreover, you'll be responsible for communicating any necessary revisions to the project timeline to find the most optimal solution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Spearhead projects, ensuring client requirements are met and deadlines are achieved, while fostering a motivated and inspired team
• Uphold Opticom's high-quality standards across all project facets
• Craft essential project scope, timelines and project materials, including briefings, presentations etc.
• Collaborate with project teams to supervise fieldwork and interpret statistical data
• Maintain transparent and proactive communication with clients
• Analyze data, design insightful reports, and formulate actionable recommendations
• Deliver compelling presentations of results and facilitate engaging workshops to improve our clients’ business

As a Project Manager, you'll be a key component in delivering results that align with the project's objectives in a user-friendly format that enables the client to easily track progress.

You'll be tasked with preparing report templates and finalizing reports to be sent to clients, including conducting quality checks, drawing conclusions, and providing actionable recommendations. You'll design questionnaires that align with the client's research objectives, are relevant to the respondents, and provide guidance to the interviewers.

From the initial interaction, you'll demonstrate a strong commitment to client satisfaction and maintain effective communication throughout the entire project. You'll collaborate with client directors in sales, executing sales-related tasks in close partnership with a Client Director, who holds ultimate responsibility for the overall proposal, including pricing and direct client engagement.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of project management experience
• Proven leadership experience
• Experience in our key industries: Forest products or Industrial goods
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365, particularly in Excel, Power Point and Teams
• Familiarity with statistical analysis, preferably using SPSS or similar data analysis programs
• Inspiring presentation skills
• Experience in client management and providing strategic recommendations to clients
• Experience in agile project management
• Proficiency in English and preferably at least one other language

What We Offer 

• An inspiring international work environment teeming with smart and ambitious colleagues
• The chance to play a pivotal role in taking Opticom to the next level.
• A unique company culture that celebrates diversity and upholds the Opticom Code of Conduct
• The opportunity to work with leading global companies across a diverse range of industries
• A role that empowers you to innovate and influence
• Excellent opportunities for professional development
• The opportunity to leverage your existing experience while gaining new insights across multiple fields.
• A beautiful office located in central Stockholm, but with a possibility to work from anywhere

We look forward to hearing from you!