Kickstart your Consulting Career
Our Graduate Program is designed for recent graduates who want to launch their careers as project management consultants. Over 18 months, we combine training, mentoring, and hands-on experience to give you a confident start to your professional journey.
About the program
Arkatay’s Graduate Program is a development journey for recent graduates who aspire to build a future in project management consulting. Spanning 18 months, the program offers a unique combination of education, coaching, and practical experience.
You’ll work in both internal roles, such as business development, marketing, recruitment, or finance, and participate in client projects alongside senior consultants. This gives you insight into how we build our business while gradually shaping your own consulting experience and profile.
How you’ll grow during the program
Broad experience
You’ll rotate through different internal roles, gaining a holistic understanding of how we operate and develop our business.
A confident start in consulting
You’ll work with experienced colleagues on real client projects, gaining practical experience and a solid introduction to consulting.
Focus on professional development
Through structured learning and training activities, you’ll strengthen your skills and build a strong foundation for your continued career.
Personal mentoring
Throughout the program, you’ll have a dedicated mentor who supports your growth, provides coaching in your daily work, and helps you set and reach your goals.
What it’s like to work at Arkatay
Visit our careers page to learn more about our culture, values, and how we combine professional excellence with genuine well-being.
During the program, you’ll split your time between...
Client delivery
- Work alongside experienced consultants on real projects.
- Gain exposure to different industries, clients, and types of engagements.
- Develop practical expertise in project and change management.
- Take on increasing responsibility as you demonstrate capability.
Internal contribution
- Support areas such as business development, sales, marketing, and recruitment.
- Contribute to knowledge development and thought leadership.
- Participate in initiatives that strengthen our collective capabilities.
- Help shape how we grow and develop as a company.
We’re looking for people who have:
A university degree in engineering, business, management, organization and leadership, or a related field.
Either recently graduated with relevant internship or project experience, or have 1–5 years of experience in areas such as engineering, consulting, or project roles.
A genuine interest in project management and organizational development.
The ability to take initiative and drive results.
The ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Confidence in navigating ambiguity and complexity.
Meet our Graduate Alumni
Our former graduates are proof of how the program can shape a career and open doors to new opportunities. Here, a few of them share their journeys – from their first contact with Arkatay to where they are today.
Elin Bjurstam
Elin joined Arkatay’s Graduate Program in August 2023, right after completing her master’s degree in Management at Lund University. She applied because she wanted a varied start to her career, with a balance between learning and practical experience.
During the program, Elin worked in several internal roles – mainly in marketing, but also in sales and procurement. At the same time, she was quickly involved in client projects with a large international industrial company. With support from senior colleagues, her responsibilities grew step by step, moving from supporting roles to leading more complex initiatives.
A central part of her experience was the focus on continuous development. Through training, coaching, and certifications, including PRINCE2, Elin gained tools that strengthened both her skills and her confidence as a consultant.
Today, Elin holds a dual role at Arkatay. Most of her time is spent as a project management consultant, supporting organizations in strengthening their project management capabilities, improving information management, and developing internal communication. She also serves as Arkatay’s operational marketing manager, responsible for planning and executing marketing activities.
“The Graduate Program gave me a fantastic start to my career. I was given the opportunity to learn a lot early on, while continuously being challenged to grow and take on more responsibility.”
Maja Dreyer
Elin började på Arkatays Graduateprogram i augusti 2023, direkt efter sin masterexamen i management vid Lunds universitet. Hon sökte sig till programmet eftersom hon ville ha en varierad start på arbetslivet, med fokus på både lärande och praktisk erfarenhet.
Under programmet arbetade Elin i flera interna roller, framför allt inom marknadsföring men också försäljning och upphandling. Samtidigt fick hon tidigt komma ut i kunduppdrag på ett större internationellt industribolag. Med stöd av seniora kollegor växte hennes ansvar successivt, från att bidra i bakgrunden till att leda mer komplexa initiativ.
En central del av upplevelsen var möjligheten att hela tiden utvecklas. Genom utbildningar, coaching och certifieringar – bland annat PRINCE2 – fick Elin verktyg som både stärkte hennes kompetens och gav självförtroende i konsultrollen. Hon beskriver programmets största styrka som just det kontinuerliga lärandet och de många chanserna att växa, både professionellt och personligt.
Idag har Elin en delad roll på Arkatay. Hon arbetar främst i IT-relaterade kunduppdrag, där hon stöttar organisationer i att stärka sina projektledningsförmågor, förbättra informationshantering och utveckla internkommunikation. Samtidigt har hon rollen som operativt marknadsansvarig på Arkatay.
“Graduateprogrammet gav mig en fantastisk start på min karriär. Jag fick tidigt möjlighet att lära mig otroligt mycket, samtidigt som jag hela tiden utmanades att växa och ta mer ansvar.”
Kevin Sällberg
Kevin joined Arkatay’s Graduate Program in August 2022 after earning a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and a master’s in Service Management – Retail at Lund University. He had also taken courses in project management and industrial economics. The program appealed to him because it combined project management and sales with a strong focus on learning and development.
What Kevin appreciated most during the program were the trainings, certifications, and the opportunity to take on challenging assignments early on, together with experienced colleagues. He worked on large-scale transformation projects reaching audiences of several hundred people, conducted international training sessions, and supported senior executives in navigating complex challenges.
Today, Kevin works as a Management Consultant and Business Controller at Arkatay. In his role, he helps organizations with development and complex problem-solving while managing the company’s internal financial steering, focusing on revenue and costs. He also plays an active role in sales toward some of Arkatay’s key clients.
“At Arkatay, you truly get the chance to grow. It’s an exciting and unique workplace where you can shape your own career based on what you’re passionate about.”
