Project Manager

Joining Arup

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world. 

This role of Digital Transformation Project Manager / Consultant will join the Global Technology Transformation team within Arup’s Digital Technology Group. Based primarily in Copenhagen, you will help deliver technology-enabled transformations that underpin Arup’s AI, Data and Technology Roadmap and long-term strategy. You will work closely with senior stakeholders across the firm to support alignment, decision-making and execution of key priorities.

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The Opportunity

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas. You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve. 

You will join a small, high-performing global team that supports each other, challenges constructively and delivers high-quality work in a fast-paced environment. The role is distinctive because it is directly connected to the firm-wide technology transformation priorities, giving you exposure to senior decision-making while also giving you ownership of practical delivery, engagement and adoption activities that help turn strategy into measurable outcomes.

What is unique about the role

• You will work at the intersection of strategy, project delivery, executive communication and change enablement, helping shape how Arup’s AI, Data and Technology Roadmap is translated into action across a global, matrixed organisation.
• You will have direct exposure to senior stakeholders and leadership forums, with opportunities to develop strategic recommendations, decision frameworks and compelling narratives that support confident decision-making.
• You will combine consulting-style structure and analytical thinking with hands-on execution, helping bring clarity, momentum and measurable progress to complex technology transformation priorities.
• You will contribute to initiatives with firm-wide relevance, supporting transformation that strengthens how Arup adopts technology, data and AI to deliver better outcomes for members, clients and communities.

Growth and development opportunities

• Develop your transformation capability by helping shape and deliver cross-functional strategic projects, standardisation initiatives and delivery rhythms that create impact across regions and disciplines.
• Strengthen executive communication and storytelling skills by producing high-quality leadership materials, strategic presentations and audience-specific narratives on complex business and technology topics.
• Build deeper capability in business case development, change enablement, benefits realisation, risk management and outcome tracking in a global technology transformation context.
• Gain experience working in a global, matrixed organisation where influence, collaboration and structured problem solving are critical to success.

Key responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional strategic projects and standardisation initiatives that support Arup’s technology transformation and deliver firm-wide impact.
• Support the design and delivery of leadership meetings, workshops, offsites, events and engagement activities that advance Digital Technology Group priorities.
• Develop high-quality executive materials, strategic presentations and compelling narratives for leadership events and senior stakeholder engagements.
• Develop strategic recommendations and decision frameworks that support confident decision-making by the Director, Global Technology Transformation and the wider leadership team.
• Drive delivery of business outcomes through robust planning, business case development, change enablement, benefits realisation and proactive management of risks and issues.
• Track, report and communicate transformation progress, ensuring transparency, accountability and alignment with senior stakeholders.
• Act as a collaborative, high-energy colleague who takes initiative, supports others and helps create an ambitious, great place to work.

Did you know: Our Digital Technology team are proud prior winners of the IT Team of the Year Award at the Chartered Institute of IT’s UK IT Industry Awards. 

Is this role right for you?

• Experience and proven track record in project delivery, strategy development, or business transformation, bringing a background from management consulting ideally combined with in-house experience in a large, matrixed organisation.
• Exceptional strategic thinking and analytical problem-solving skills, with the ability to turn complex topics into clear recommendations, decision frameworks and compelling narratives.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional strategic initiatives and influence senior stakeholders across organisational boundaries without formal authority.
• Experience designing and facilitating executive workshops, leadership forums and strategic planning processes, including producing high-quality executive materials.
• Strong communication skills in English, with proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel and Power BI. Practical skills using LLMs or agents, including Microsoft 365 AI tools, would be valuable. Experience in technology transformation programmes is an advantage; Danish is not a prerequisite.

What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

We care about you and want you to perform at your best, which is why we offer one of the most competitive benefits packages in our sector.

As a member organisation, everyone shares in our success through a global profit share scheme (payments are dependent on the firm’s financial performance).

Different people, shared values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence. 

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at Careers - Your Life at Arup.

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.

Our Application Process

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