Fortifikationsverket is looking for Project Controllers

Fortifikationsverket is now seeking Project Controllers for the Department of Development and Operational Support.

The Department of Development and Operational Support consists of seven units and a staff. The department has approximately 250 employees. The units are responsible for various types of specialist functions aimed at supporting Fortifikationsverket's employees and contributing to the agency's goals.

We are one of Sweden's largest property owners and experts in fortification, which means protection and construction technology. Our main mission is to contribute to increased defense capability for a safe and free Sweden. Welcome to read more and apply for the position.

Your daily life as a Project Controller

The Project Controller contributes to the department's overall work for planning, implementation, and follow-up.

Examples of tasks include:

• Participating in the development of the agency's processes and the unit's tasks
• Monitoring and analyzing projects
• Participating in the preparation of budget and forecasting work
• Providing support to managers and project leaders in financial matters
• Contributing to general development within follow-up work and internal routines

Qualifications

We are looking for someone with a relevant academic degree or equivalent competence acquired in another way that Fortifikationsverket assesses as equivalent. You should also have several years of work experience as a controller or in a similar role, as well as good knowledge of financial systems and Excel.

The position requires very good knowledge of how to manage and follow up on operations, as well as strong analytical skills. You need to have excellent ability to express yourself verbally and in writing in Swedish. Furthermore, you have good computer skills and very good knowledge of especially MS Excel, as well as good administrative skills. A valid driver's license (Class B) is required.

It is advantageous if you have experience working as a controller in public operations or defense-related issues. Experience in project follow-up is also a merit.

We will place great emphasis on personal suitability. As a Project Controller at Fortifikationsverket, you create conditions for your colleagues, so we need you to work according to a clear process, organize and plan your work well, complete what you start, and meet deadlines. You adapt and find win-win solutions through an unpretentious focus on the common goal. You easily express your opinions, earn others' respect, argue, and get listened to. You quickly find solutions to emerging problems.

What do we offer you?

Together with approximately 1300 colleagues at Fortifikationsverket across the country, you will work with a unique property portfolio to strengthen Sweden's total defense. We are proud of the socially important mission we have, where we contribute to a safe and free Sweden by owning, developing, and managing properties for total defense. Our tasks are varied, exciting, and challenging and require their competence. We operate based on the state value foundation and strive for gender balance. Equal rights and opportunities are important to us.

Here, you will have good opportunities for professional development, and we work to ensure you can maintain a good balance between work and leisure.

About the employment

The position is a permanent employment and may start with a probationary period. As a permanent employee, you will be placed in a military position. The place of employment is Eskilstuna. Employment with us requires Swedish citizenship and involves placement in a security class. A security check with a background check will be conducted before employment in accordance with Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

We invite you to submit your application with a CV and cover letter by January 8, 2026. Your personal data will be processed in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation. Your application is a public document and is thus subject to public access under the principle of transparency. If you have protected personal data: please contact the relevant recruitment specialist for assistance in submitting your application. The questions you will be asked when submitting your application will form the basis for the first selection we make. We may use tests in the recruitment process.

Questions about the position

Welcome to contact Chief of Staff Heikki Virolainen, 010-44 44 737, or recruitment consultant Henrik Granqvist, 070-762 0818. You can also contact our union representatives: Eric Bergman, Ledarna, Tommy Eriksson, SEKO, Karin Alm, SACO, who can be reached via our switchboard at 010-44 44 000.

Calls from external recruitment companies and salespeople are not welcome.