Sr Consultant/Project Manager (Management Consulting)
- Application Deadline: April 30, 2025
- Chicago
- Hybrid
**The Target Start Date for this Position is August/September 2025.**
This position is considering candidates for both the Sr Consultant or Project Manager level.
For locally employed employees the salary range will be $85,000-$110,000. If you apply from another country and are relevant for an expatriate arrangement, another salary level and associated expatriate allowances will be relevant.
Who we are
At Business Sweden, we are business developers with a unique mandate to help Swedish companies grow global sales and international companies invest and expand in Sweden. Our clients are all over the world, so it’s by design that Business Sweden has offices and employees all around the world, too.
What we do
Our US operation consists of 3 locations which are Chicago, New York, and San Francisco. Together, we make up one of the most successful, progressive and dynamic business units in Business Sweden in the largest economy in the world. Business Sweden is partly owned by the Swedish Government and private industry, a partnership that provides access to contacts and networks at all levels.
We help Swedish companies enter their product or service into the US market for the first time, understand market dynamics, identify local partners, appreciate the regulatory landscape, and build out their services or product offering. We support several industries spanning across 7 markets from retail, food, automotive, innovative technologies, pharma, luxury goods and more!
Why Business Sweden?
Working at Business Sweden offers a supportive and inclusive environment with high trust, a flat organizational structure, and transparent growth opportunities. Employees enjoy autonomy, with their contributions valued and recognized. Open communication fosters collaboration, while colleagues act as mentors and allies. Career progression is clearly communicated, and diversity is at the core of our culture, promoting inclusion where everyone feels empowered. This makes Business Sweden an ideal place for those seeking a dynamic and progressive work environment.
Why we need you
As Sr Consultant/Project Manager at Business Sweden you will lead projects focused on market expansion, sales support, stakeholder analysis, and operational support. You will also assist US companies in navigating opportunities in Sweden and support high-value investments, providing market insights and strategic advice as part of our investment promotion efforts.
This position offers a diverse range of assignments and a high level of responsibility, making the work both dynamic and challenging.
The role includes both strategic, tactic and operational responsibilities such as:
- Represent Business Sweden as a trusted advisor, finding solutions to our clients’ most pressing challenges in the US market
- Manage & deliver consulting projects of all sizes and industries to support Swedish companies in their international business development and expansion plans in the US
- Take on a leadership role in 1-2 specialty areas based on previous expertise, or develop a specialty and become an industry-expert in client dialogues
- Define project scope, direction, timeline, and objectives and monitor deliverables and team responsibilities
- Lead, manage, and develop project team members to ensure successful project deliveries and team competency development
- Independently drive client dialogues, and take on full sales cycle responsibility including; monitoring leads, developing pipeline, and developing project scope, proposals, and cost
- Research solutions for market expansion, sales support, stakeholder analysis and/or operational support
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients through consistent communication, understanding their needs, and tailoring solutions accordingly
- Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards and client expectations
- Collaborate with the business development team to prospect and develop a customer book of business, while shaping differentiated value proposition for our clients
- Collaborate with marketing team by contributing to externally published project deliveries and market insights, and lead trade/invest promotion activities
Work with great people
Skills & Requirements
Core competencies and collaborative skills
- Demonstrate commitment, honesty, and accountability in tasks.
- Provide support and take ownership to ensure high quality delivery on time.
- Collaborate effectively to achieve good results with a positive can-do attitude.
- Contribute to team spirit and transparent communication.
- A problem solver who easily adapts to new ways of working.
- Voice your own ideas and share opinions. Show appreciation for different perspectives.
Formal requirements
- For consideration at Sr. Consultant level: 4-5 years of relevant experience
- For consideration at Project Manager level: 5-6+ years of relevant experience
("Relevant experience" is defined as experience from management consulting or similar roles focusing on strategy-development, M&A and organic growth) - Bachelor’s degree in business, STEM, or similar field
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite Programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Previous experience working with management consulting or other advisory services with a focus in business development and managing projects
- Proven experience consulting, project sales, and strong client service business acumen
- Proven track record developing and executing deals with deep customer insight, strong negotiation and closing skills
- Leadership experience from leading teams and an interest in developing and growing talents
- A high level of proficiency in both written and spoken English
A plus
- Knowledge of the Nordics, and proficiency in a Scandinavian language is a plus (while not required)
- Master’s degree in business, STEM, or similar field
- Have experience from living/working in other parts of the world
- Experience from working with sectors such as AI, Tech, Mobility, Life Science and Energy
Application
Please submit your CV and cover letter in English as soon as possible as we will be screening applications on a rolling basis. Your application will be handled confidentially.
Please note that we do not accept applications through e-mail.
Great Place to Work
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Global exchanges and career opportunities
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Exclusive focus on our client’s growth agenda
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Extensive responsibility
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Diversified teams with world class colleagues
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Training academy for continuous development
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Entrepreneurial environment
About the company
Diversity powering global growth
At Business Sweden we value and encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We strive for a workplace where all colleagues can explore their full potential and contribute with their unique experiences. By embracing a wide range perspective, we can better drive sustainable growth and customer-centric excellence.
About Business Sweden
Business Sweden helps Swedish companies grow global sales and international companies invest and expand in Sweden. With a unique mandate from the Swedish government and the business sector, we offer strategic advice and practical support in more than 40 markets worldwide.
Our mission is to help lay the foundation for sustainable, inclusive, and digital growth – in Sweden and around the world. We do this by providing startups, small- and medium sized companies and multinationals with tailored services, coupled with access to key stakeholders in the public and private spheres.
We help our clients build relationships, accelerate time-to-market, and comply with local standards and regulations. Visit business-sweden.com for more information.
OUR VALUESOur high performance culture rests on that all our employees live our core values. We will never have guidelines for every situation we will meet, but if all of us are guided by a strong sense of our values, we will always navigate in the right direction.
RESPONSIBILITYThis is the foundation of our culture. Taking responsibility is a way to show commitment to our work. We take ownership of the relationships with our clients and stay true to our word.
COLLABORATIONAlone we can do so little; together we can do so much. Collaboration knows no geographical borders. At Business Sweden, we act as one global team to create the best possible value for our clients.
IMPACTBy monitoring the world around us and identifying possibilities , we make a difference by helping companies to seize new, sustainable business opportunities. We create impact both for our clients and for Sweden.
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