Are you an experienced project manager with a passion for the games industry? Do you want to lead the development of a groundbreaking incubator program for the games industry in northern Sweden?
We are looking for someone with experience in project management, business development, startup and scale-up processes, and a strong connection to the games industry. The position is a project-based employment, full-time (100%), until December 31, 2027.
Job Description
Boden Business Park’s mission is to create opportunities for business growth by attracting talents and companies looking to expand, supporting businesses through skills development and innovation-promoting activities, and attracting national and international investors.
In this role, you will lead the project to develop an incubator within the games industry. The focus will be on business development, marketing, technological innovation, investments, and launches. The incubator is aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises within the gaming sector and is tailored to the regional conditions in Norrbotten and Västerbotten. The purpose is to provide better opportunities for early-stage companies to grow, become more competitive and sustainable, and contribute to a more diversified labor market with increased job opportunities.
As a project manager, you will play a key role in driving and developing the incubator’s operations, building networks, and ensuring that participating companies achieve their goals. The role requires excellent collaboration skills, initiative, and experience in structuring and planning projects to align with set goals.
Qualifications and Experience
You have documented experience in project management, preferably within the games industry. You possess solid expertise in business development and entrepreneurship, along with a strong ability to identify new market opportunities and develop strategies to turn these into successful and profitable ventures in the gaming sector. Additionally, you have experience in creating and optimizing methods and approaches to support startups and scale-ups.
Proficiency in both Swedish and English, in both speech and writing, is essential. While an academic background is preferred, equivalent experience acquired through professional work is also welcomed.
Equally important are your interpersonal skills and outgoing personality, along with a strong network and a passion for driving development. You will have the opportunity to shape your work structure and daily activities based on the needs of the organization.
Personal Qualities
- You have the ability to analyze industry needs and identify long-term growth and innovation opportunities, particularly in an emerging market like the games industry in Norrbotten and Västerbotten.
- You are highly motivated to achieve project goals through effective leadership and coordination, while also promoting sustainable growth and competitiveness.
- Your deep understanding of business development and entrepreneurship enables you to turn ideas into tangible results, including the commercialization of new games.
- Furthermore, you have a proven track record of building and optimizing support structures that help startups and scale-ups grow and succeed in the market.
About Us
Boden Game Camp is a unique ecosystem for the games industry in Boden. The digital creators of tomorrow are educated here, and currently seven different educations are run from upper secondary to higher education level with around 250 students. Students from Sweden and around the world come here to pursue education with excellent career prospects in a digital future industry.
Integrated into Boden Business Park, Boden Game Camp runs two EU projects focused on industry-related to gaming. Several of Boden’s 20 or so gaming companies have their studios at Boden Business Park, which creates close and natural collaborations and not least exchanges of experience between companies and education.
Read more about Boden Game Camp here!
Boden Business Park is northern Sweden’s largest opportunity hub—an international meeting place and a platform for driven individuals with strong ideas. It is also the venue and organization for Boden Municipality’s business development initiatives.
Boden Municipality has identified five primary development areas for society and business in its strategic plan: cultural and creative industries, energy-intensive industries, environmental technology, tourism and commerce, and equestrian industries. Boden is at the forefront of the ongoing green societal and industrial transformation, with billion-euro investments taking place in real time.
Boden Business Park is an integral part of Boden’s unique ecosystem, focusing on creating the best possible conditions for business development in the municipality. Here, you will find opportunities to develop and start something new in a creative growth environment where innovation is the norm, and breaking new ground is encouraged.
Our core values are hospitality, innovation, and business value.
What It’s Like to Work With Us
Boden Business Park is a fantastic workplace! We are a large team, and the organization constantly works to strengthen its employer brand. As colleagues, we support each other and always strive to ensure everyone feels good at work. Additionally, we have a lot of fun together!
No task is too small or too large for us to handle. At Boden Business Park, we create changes that shape our future. Boden is expected to become a growth center, and being part of this journey is a privilege. With a deep passion for Boden, we thrive together at Boden Business Park.
Employment Details
The position is a project-based employment, full-time (100%), until December 31, 2027. The start date is as soon as possible or as agreed upon.
Workplace Location
Boden Business Park
Teknikvägen 3, 961 50 Boden
Contact Information
For questions about the project, contact Sofia Lundström, business developer, Boden Game Camp.
sofia@bodenbusinesspark.se
For questions about employment and Boden Business Park, contact Magnus Sundling, Business Unit Manager.
magnus@bodenbusinesspark.se
If this opportunity excites you, please email your CV and a personal letter to info@bodenbusinesspark.se by Wednesday, January 8. Note that this is a short application period.
Please mark your application “Business Developer for Cultural and Creative Industries” in the subject line.
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