Project Manager

Job Description

Meet Sievo

We are Sievo the leading procurement analytics SaaS company from Finland. We help the largest companies in the world household brands like Levis Kelloggs and Mars to generate cost savings understand their procurement data make data-driven decisions reduce emissions drive supply chain resilience and beyond. Each year we process spend equivalent to 2% of the global GDP. Pretty cool right

At the core of our success are talented people from all over the world with different backgrounds and perspectives. Our 400 Sievonians are based across Helsinki Chicago Bucharest and London. Our core values are caring exceeding and honesty - values that make us grow bigger and better not bigger and bitter.

About the Role

We are looking for a Project Manager to join our Professional Services team in Chicago to support the growth were experiencing.

Our Professional Services project teams implement Sievos solutions for our customers- building integrations to customer and third-party data sources enriching data and delivering world-class procurement analytics. This means working with major global customers and their transactional data as well as third-party providers of market index risk sustainability diversity and CO2 emissions data.

In this role you will both manage a portfolio of implementation projects and lead a team of solution consultants and data engineers. Youll set the direction keep customers and internal stakeholders aligned on the plan and support your teams day-to-day growth and performance.

We look for people who are passionate about data and analytics enjoy solving complex procurement problems alongside customers bring intellectual curiosity and have a bias for action- while also knowing when to switch off. Join us for a front-row seat on this growth journey.

Key Responsibilities

Managing Projects:

• Shape and set up implementation projects (context objectives scope & approach) ensuring feasibility estimating effort and involving all relevant stakeholders (customers Sales Product Engineering Customer teams)
• Own end-to-end project management: schedule scope budget financials quality risk issues and change requests
• Track and communicate project progress and maintain project documentation
• Establish and maintain relationships with customers third parties vendors and partners
• Coordinate with Professional Services team leads in Chicago Bucharest and Helsinki to ensure proper resourcing
• Report and escalate resourcing or project issues as needed

Leading the Team:

• Act as the first point of contact for your team members including approving hours and time off and supporting long-term leave needs
• Manage train and coach team members day-to-day; provide both project-based and informal feedback
• Estimate and manage team workload and organize team events
• Support target-setting development discussions and career development conversations for your team

Supporting Others & Developing Sievo:

• Support other project managers and colleagues across Sievo
• Actively identify opportunities to improve how Sievo works; lead and participate in internal development initiatives
• Youre encouraged to question the status quo and speak up we believe development comes from constructive challenge

What Were Looking For

• Solid project management experience
• People leadership and management experience
• Technical understanding and/or hands-on experience with software implementation (e.g. ERPs SQL Qlik Sense)
• Strong client-facing and internal communication skills written and verbal
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work under pressure balanced with the ability to take time off
• Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus
• Ability and willingness to travel

Nice-to-Haves:

• Project management experience in the SaaS industry
• Experience leading multicultural teams
• Familiarity with procurement as a business function
• Understanding of finance and project financials

Benefits & Compensation:

• Unlimited PTO (minimum 25 days off per year up to 4 consecutive weeks off)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Medical dental and vision insurance plans
• FSAs HSAs
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability insurance
• Life Insurance / AD&D and more electable benefits
• 401k with a 4% match
• Home internet mobile phone plan and home office stipend
• Commuter benefits
• Employee Stock Option Program

Work Style: Hybrid based in Chicago IL. Sievo has its roots in Nordic work culture focused on honesty transparency and self-responsibility. We offer a flexible work environment that respects work-life balance and individuality.

The salary range for this position is $111000 to $129000 based on the candidates experience and qualifications.

How to Apply

Wed love to hear from you. If this role interests you please send your CV cover letter and salary expectations through our recruitment system. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; the deadline to apply is 7/31/2026

If you have questions about the position please contact the hiring manager Michael OConnor Director PS ()

At Sievo we celebrate and support differences and strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and included. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we do not discriminate against any individual in hiring or employment based on gender gender identity or expression age ethnic or national origin nationality language religion or belief opinion disability state of health sexual orientation or other personal reasons.

We acknowledge the impact of imposter syndrome during job search especially for underrepresented groups. If youre interested in the position and believe that you have the potential to excel in it we encourage you to apply.

About the company

We are a global fast-growing Procurement Analytics SaaS company. Our purpose is to create a transparent and data-driven world while being awesome. We are a diverse team of over 300 individuals - all unique yet all Sievonians. We are known for our expertise in having fun staying cool and diving into bigger lakes. Dare to challenge yourself Lets meet!