Project leadership — Finland, Helsinki region

Leadership that gets your project across the finish line.

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Antti Jokela
About

Antti Jokela — project director with 20+ years behind him.

Antti Jokela

I have worked on both the client side and the system supplier side, so I understand the interests of both parties. That perspective lets me build genuine trust into every engagement.

My areas of expertise are programme and project leadership, people management, information system specification and project preparation, and the development of processes and business operations. I am an IPMA A certified project director, known for leading large and complex multi-vendor programmes to successful outcomes.

Over my career I have worked with more than 100 organisations across healthcare, construction and real estate, finance, industry, logistics, and retail.

My goal is to help my client so they don't have to worry about whether the agreed work will succeed.

I believe in the self-direction of expert teams, and in the role of the project manager as someone who communicates the goals, supports the team, and clears obstacles. Combined with strong written and verbal communication, this creates a motivating environment for project work and change — and real influence with the most important stakeholders, even in difficult situations.

I understand software technologies and the software development process deeply, and I am strongly business-oriented: I want to understand every problem through the lens of the client's business and strategy.

Expertise

Areas where I have particular experience.

01 Change leadership and supporting the business through transformation
02 Requirements specification, market surveys and competitive tendering
03 Project management of solutions development, deployment and roll-outs — including ERP and core system programmes
04 Integrations, data, analytics and information management
05 Product ownership, road map planning and development
Services

What I can take on.

Every engagement is built around a single goal: realising the agreed benefits, measurably.

01
Full ownership or advisory
I can take full responsibility for an agreed piece of work, or act as an advisor and sparring partner to your internal team — whichever fits the situation.
02
System & transformation project management
Preparation, tendering, development, deployment, and post-deployment continuous improvement of system and change initiatives — including ERP and other core system transformations.
03
Tendering & contracting support
I help run competitive tenders professionally and efficiently, and support contract negotiations to ensure a successful project start.
04
Project foundations
Helping you set goals, define business requirements, and map out suitable solutions — the groundwork that makes a project succeed later on.
05
Mid-flight takeover
I can join during the preparation phase or step in mid-project when a fast change of leadership or direction is needed.
06
Multiple roles, one person
Example roles: programme or project director, technical project manager, development or testing team lead, product owner, process specialist. In smaller projects I can cover several roles at once, improving cost-efficiency. I actively use AI in my work and have built personal assistants for recurring daily tasks, which leaves me more time for big-picture planning, communication, and leading people.
The ways of working

Independent. Transparent. Committed.

01
Vendor-independent
My work is technology- and supplier-independent. I sit on the client's side of the table, protecting their interests.
02
Fixed budget, monthly reporting
Before the engagement we agree a budget that will not be exceeded, and I report on its progress every month.
03
Satisfaction guarantee
My work comes with a satisfaction guarantee — the client can discontinue the engagement at any stage.
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Antti Jokela

Let's talk about your project.

I turn development needs into clear, realistic plans that stay predictable and transparent for everyone involved. If that sounds useful, get in touch.