IT Project Manager

Sanoma is an innovative and agile learning and media company impacting the lives of millions every day. Our learning products and services enable teachers to develop the talents of every child to reach their full potential. We offer printed and digital course materials as well as digital learning and teaching platforms for primary, secondary and vocational education, and want to continue to grow our business across Europe. Our Finnish media business provides independent journalism and engaging entertainment and will also do so for generations to come. Our unique cross-media position offers the widest reach and tailored marketing solutions for our business partners. Our 2021 net sales totaled EUR 1.3 billion and we employ approximately 4,800 professionals. Sanoma shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki.

More information is available at www.sanoma.com.

We are currently looking for a …

Project Manager

In this role you manage technology projects of various sizes and complexity. You are responsible for ensuring that projects are completed successfully, on time, within budget and scope. Project Manager play a critical role in coordinating teams, managing tasks, and maintaining project organisation. We expect you to have good communication skills in English and the ability to manage challenging situations. You are independent and self-initiative to carry out the projects assigned to you.

About the team

As a member of the Front Office Solutions team within Sanoma Business Technology, you report to the Head of FrontOffice Solution. The teams and team members are based in different countries where Sanoma Learning has an operating companies. This result oriented team works with a high degree of independence and responsibility. You will work with professional colleagues in an informal, dynamic and pleasant working atmosphere.

Key job responsibilities

• Responsible of project management tasks in different project and workstreams
• Manages the activities and people associated with the project as well as the success of that project
• Defines project schedules, plans and leads project activities
• Manages project implementation, reporting, and performance
• Manages project stakeholders and ensures that their needs and concerns are identified and met
• Ensures project deliveries on time, within budget and scope
• Assists with development and oversight of programming and testing for projects
• Identifies opportunities for enhancements and refinements to standards and processes
• Makes sure that project documents are complete, current and stored appropriately
• Drive centralized and harmonized solutions

Job requirements

You are:

• A strong communicator and team player experienced in Agile way-of-working (SAFe) and project management area
• A good sparring partner for development teams as well as process experts/key persons 
• Enthusiastic to drive strategic changes to the operations of our development team and stakeholders
• Self-starter, working effectively and independently 
• Able to multi-task and establish priorities in good relation with key persons 

You bring:

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in e.g. Computer Science or Business Information Management
• At least three years knowledge and proven experience of project management
• Knowledge and experience of change management
• Knowledge about tools: Miro, Confluence and Jira
• Experience of project management tools
• Experience in working in an international environment
• Knowledge and experience on stakeholder management
• Fluency in English language 
• You work from a country where Sanoma has an office (Finland, Belgium, Sweden, Poland, Netherlands, Spain, Norway). Especially candidates based in Spain are invited to apply.

Sanoma offers
As an employer, Sanoma offers a working environment where you are able and encouraged to show your best self. The working environment is result-oriented as well as flexible with a focus on collaboration. We offer you a key position with interesting and challenging tasks and excellent opportunities for professional growth. You will be part of a highly professional and experienced international team in an open and informal setting, where initiative is expected and rewarded.

About Sanoma Learning

How do you prepare students for the world, engage their curiosity and inspire them to grow? That is the main question of teachers all around the world. At Sanoma Learning, it has always been our mission to help to find and develop best-in-class answers to this question. If you join us, it means that you embark on an exciting journey to help shape the future of learning for primary, secondary and vocational education. We believe that your journey is our success as a company.
Sanoma Learning is a leading K12 European learning company, operating in 12 countries. Our learning products and services enable and support teachers and schools to develop the talents of every child to reach their potential. By offering printed and digital learning content, as well as digital learning and teaching platforms for primary, secondary and vocational education, we want to grow our positive impact on learning across Europe. With over 3000 employees, we help shape the future of education for 25+ million of students.
So, are you ready to start your journey to help shape the future of learning and help teachers to support all students to reach their potential?
Sanoma Learning is an equal opportunity employer; we are committed to inclusion and diversity, ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other characteristics.