Project Manager, Espoo

• You will lead the RFP and implementation project for enterprise Workplace Services, with the RFP phase running from August to December 2026.
• You will coordinate the entire RFP process and manage project governance, timelines, budgets, KPIs, and risks through to potential implementation.
• Required qualifications include advanced IT project management experience in enterprise environments, a relevant Bachelor's or Master's degree, strong knowledge of ITSM and ServiceNow, and professional English.
• The role involves stakeholder and vendor management, the chosen candidate will undergo a security clearance, and the recruitment process includes personality and cognitive tests.

We are looking for an experienced IT Project Manager for our client. In this role, you will lead an important IT sourcing and implementation project and ensure everything runs smoothly from start to finish. You will join a supportive work environment that encourages learning and values high-quality work.

About the role

As a Project Manager for our client, you will lead the Request for Proposal (RFP) process for their enterprise Workplace Services. This initial RFP phase is scheduled to run from August to December 2026. You will work closely with diverse teams to bridge the gap between business strategy, IT governance, and vendor capabilities.

Work tasks

This role involves coordinating a major RFP process for IT workplace services, managing financials, and steering project governance through to potential implementation.

• RFP Management: Coordinate the entire RFP process, including booking presentations, receiving and reviewing vendor responses, managing Q&A sessions, and supporting scoring activities.
• Project Governance & Planning: Execute the project according to our client's IT governance model, keeping project plans up-to-date and ensuring KPIs, timelines, and budgets are met.
• Stakeholder & Vendor Management: Lead cross-functional project teams, manage the project steering group, communicate effectively with business stakeholders, and manage external vendors.
• Monitor project risk and lead the project planning

We are looking for

• Advanced knowledge of IT project management within enterprise environments.
• Relevant educational background, A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, Engineering, or a similar field.
• Good understanding of ITSM and workplace-related services such as Service Desk.
• Experience using ServiceNow and a strong understanding of service integration.
• Professional proficiency in English.

It is meritorious if you have

• Proficiency in Finnish.
• Knowledge of AMS (Application Management Services).
• Experience with strategic portfolio and cost follow-up tooling (SPM).

To succeed in the role, your personal skills are:

• Stress tolerant
• Goal oriented
• Social
• Orderly
• Responsible

The chosen candidate will undergo a security clearance.

Our recruitment process

This recruitment process is handled by Academic Work and it is our client’s wish that all questions regarding the position is directed to Academic Work.

Our selection process is continuous and the advert may close before the recruitment process is completed if we have moved forward to the next phase. The process includes two tests: one personality test and one cognitive test. The tests are tools to find the right talent for the right position, to enable equality, diversity, and a fair process.