Technical Project Manager
Consat Partille, Västra Götaland County, Sweden
IT Services and IT Consulting · 201-500 employees
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About the role
The Technical Project Manager translates customer needs into defined development items and ensures successful delivery by bridging the gap between market units and R&D teams. They are responsible for defining project plans, managing backlogs, coordinating development activities, and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must have a background in software development and experience in cross-functional product development involving hardware, firmware, and software. An education in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field is required, along with strong communication and analytical skills.
Benefits
Full description
Consat Telematics is a leading Swedish tech company specializing in intelligent IT solutions for public transport and smart mobility. Our solutions contribute to more sustainable, efficient, and reliable transportation systems for communities around the world. We work closely with public transport authorities, operators, and cities in a complex and mission-critical B2B environment.
About the role
The Technical Project Manager (TPM) is responsible for translating customer project needs into clearly defined development items and ensuring their successful delivery. Acting as a bridge between Customer Market Units, Customer Project Managers, and the Product & R&D teams, the TPM ensures that requirements are well-motivated, documented, and executed efficiently.
The role requires close cross-functional collaboration, particularly with developers and Customer Project Managers. In some cases, direct customer interaction is needed to clarify requirements, align expectations, and guide customers toward existing functionality. The TPM plays a key role in overall development planning, contributing to workload forecasting and roadmap execution across multiple quarters. The role may also include driving internal strategic development initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Define, plan, and secure delivery of development items within customer projects in collaboration with the responsible CPM.
- Translate tender and bid requirements into structured backlog items together with development teams.
- Coordinate development activities to meet customer requirements, timelines, and quality expectations.
- Monitor progress, manage risks, and escalate issues proactively.
- Support technical issue handling related to development within ongoing projects.
- Participate in tenders to gain early understanding of requirements.
- Drive change requests and development clarifications for assigned markets.
- Lead internal development initiatives aligned with the product roadmap.
- Build strong relationships with customers, partners, and internal stakeholders.
- Promote a collaborative and customer-focused mindset across the organization.
Qualifications
- Background in software development.
- Experience in cross-functional product development (HW, FW, SW, manufacturing).
- Ability to engage in technical discussions and translate complex requirements into structured plans.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Structured, analytical, and value-driven approach.
- Education in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Project management experience within software, embedded systems, electronics, or industrial/automotive environments is a strong advantage.
- Fluent in English and Swedish.
What we can offer you:
- Development opportunities in a stimulating and innovative environment
- Modern technology that makes a real difference
- The opportunity to work in cross-functional teams with diverse technical expertise, with the freedom to explore your own path
- Attractive benefits and collective agreement in a growing organization
The selection process is ongoing, and we look forward to receiving your application as soon as possible. For questions regarding the position, please contact: hesho.serray@consat.se
Our long-term commitment to our employees has contributed to Consat being recognized as one of Sweden’s 100 Career Companies for the thirteenth consecutive year. Read more at:
www.consat.se & Din karriär börjar här - Consat (teamtailor.com)
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