Project & People Manager

This is your opportunity to lead a high-performing team delivering mission-critical software in our Defence business unit. As Project & People Manager for the SitaWare Insight product, you will drive impact through planning and strong leadership. Help shape the future of data-driven decision support using state-of-the-art technologies – while growing people and products.

The job
We are looking for a Project & People Manager to join our Defence business unit and take the lead on our SitaWare Insight product; a data-driven decision support tool that helps intelligence officers and commanders to make informed, mission-critical decisions. You will manage two high-performing scrum team of 5–7 people each, with the opportunity to expand your leadership as the teams grows.

This role combines project execution with people leadership. You will be responsible for ensuring the team delivers on its commitments in terms of scope, quality, schedule and cost. At the same time, you will help cultivate a culture where people are motivated, challenged and continuously developing – true to our core value of being people-centric and never stop developing.

You will work closely with your team to plan and execute iterations, establish a strong delivery rhythm and track progress against goals. When issues arise, you will identify solutions and drive corrective actions. Coordination with stakeholders and other Project & People Managers is key, ensuring alignment across the program. You will play an active role in supporting individual growth, coaching team members, sparring with them on challenges, and making sure they’re engaged, motivated and having fun along the way. You will also contribute to recruitment and team development as our program is growing.

The role will involve some travel to our Copenhagen office to stay connected with the teams located in the Danish capital.

Joining the team
You will be part of a strong leadership team working together to evolve and develop the SitaWare Insight product. As demand grows, we will expand our capacity to meet customer needs and to continue delivering high-quality solutions.
You can read more about the product here.

Your qualifications 
You have a master's degree in an IT-related field and at least 3 years of experience managing software projects and people. You understand the software development lifecycle, and have a good understanding of how to build and release software. 

• You have IT-related qualifications comparable to PMI/PMP, PRINCE2 or IPMA Level C/D.
• You have a relevant bachelor and/or master’s degree.
• You are able to manage and deliver complex and agile projects.
• You have a proven ability to deliver on cost, schedule and quality.
• You have leadership experience, and are able to coach and motivate inside your project and in the program.
• You have an improvement mindset, and always strive to do better and deliver more value.
• You focus on outstanding processes and a structure that allows you to translate strategy into implementation and results.
• You are outgoing and have an infectious energy that makes everyone want to strive to do better as a team.
• You are fluent in English both orally and in writing.
• Military knowledge or experience is an advantage but not a requirement.

As a People Manager, you have experience of managing high-performance product development teams, and have been involved in recruiting and growing a team. You have a naturally strong drive to get things done and are ambitious for the team’s success. You are goal-orientated, proactive and structured, and you are able to combine business understandings with technical insight to make the right decisions on a daily basis. 

Please note that you must be able to present a clean criminal record and have lived in a NATO and/or an EU country for the past seven years as we work with security-classified projects. Read more here.

Welcome to Systematic Aarhus
At our Aarhus office, you can look forward to joining our Employees Club, which offers nearly 100 social/professional events a year. Here, you can take advantage of a range of on-site perks from physiotherapist-led massages and an in-house hairdresser to sports clubs, game tables and even our own padel court. Our canteen is a standout feature, serving a daily selection of delicious and healthy dishes. Beyond the office, you can also enjoy benefits such as free ARoS +1 access and various shopping discounts. Systematic is not just a place to work but a place to belong.

Never stop developing 
Systematic is uniquely people-centric, truly international and proudly rooted in Denmark with more than 1,100 employees. Together, we write intelligent and innovative code to drive progress and improve lives. We develop IT solutions that make a real difference where it matters most. This is why we never stop developing. Here, there is room to be professional and personal.

Start your development here
We will be assessing applications on an ongoing basis as we wish to welcome our new colleague as soon as possible, so click Apply Now and send us your CV today. If you have any questions, you are always welcome to contact us on tel. +45 8943 2000 and ask for Jens Erik Meldgaard, Director Defence.

Get in touch

Mette Mørch Rasmussen

Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant