Operations Strategist at the National Library of Sweden

Do you have sharp analytical skills and experience in operational management within the public sector? Do you want to help develop governance and follow-up in a culture and knowledge-based organization with a democratic mission?

Job Responsibilities

As an operations strategist, you play a central role in the development of the National Library's internal governance. You assist the head of the operations support department in supporting the agency's management with processes and methods for analyzing, prioritizing, and developing the library's operations.

You support the head of the operations support department and unit managers in their strategic assignments and are part of the department's management team.

You coordinate efforts to ensure integrated operational management where operations, finance, and competence planning are clearly and effectively connected.

Together with the finance manager, you lead and coordinate the library's processes for operational planning, operational follow-up, and annual reports. The role includes supporting the national librarian's staff with the agency's budget documentation.

You will also lead the project for the implementation of digital decision support for follow-up and planning within operations support and lead change during its implementation.

Through continuous dialogue and anchoring, you ensure that processes are driven with simplicity, clarity, and high quality.

As an employee at the National Library, you contribute your experience and expertise to the ongoing development of the library's operations and participate in creating a good and respectful work environment.

Qualifications and Personal Attributes

To succeed in this role, you need:

• A university degree in a relevant field.
• Several years of experience working with analysis and/or as an operations controller or advisor in public sector governance.
• Several years of experience with models and methods for operational management, results and operational follow-up, and operational planning within public agencies.
• Experience leading work on annual reports.
• Very good knowledge of and experience in governmental governance and administration.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to express yourself well in both spoken and written Swedish and English.

Desirable qualifications include:

• Experience working in the culture, education, or research sectors.
• Experience in change management.
• Experience in project management, facilitation, and environmental analysis.
• Experience in financial controlling.

To thrive and succeed in this role, you need to have very good analytical skills and be accustomed to handling extensive and complex material as well as making well-founded strategic assessments. You are structured and meticulous, have an easy time prioritizing and finding the right level of ambition, and can handle several parallel processes. You are pedagogical and skilled at communicating for collective learning, and you enjoy creating results together with others. You are proactive and thrive in driving improvement work in close collaboration with various parts of the organization.

Great emphasis is placed on personal attributes.

Tests, security interviews, and background checks may be conducted with the final candidate.

Employment and Start Date

This is a permanent position at 100% that begins with a six-month probationary period. Start date is March 1, 2026, or as agreed. Placement in Stockholm.

The National Library has operations in various locations, including Stockholm, Strängnäs, Grängesberg, and Bålsta, and travel may be required.

Application

Welcome to submit your application by January 5, 2026. Attach your CV and describe why you are interested in the job and what you can contribute; you do not need to attach a cover letter.

In this recruitment, we use selection questions instead of a cover letter, where you briefly describe why you are interested in this position and what you can contribute. Therefore, please be careful with your answers so that they accurately reflect your skills and experience.

Contact Persons

If you want to know more about the job, please contact the head of the department, Anna Runeberg, at 010-709 31 34.

For employment conditions and processes, contact HR partner Josefine Elinder at 010-709 34 31.

Union contacts are May Nilsson, ST-KB, and Karl Isaksson, SACO-KB, both reachable via the switchboard at 010-709 30 00.

Department of Operations Support

The Department of Operations Support consists of about 30 employees.

The department's mission is to provide governance and support in finance, HR, law, premises, security, procurement, as well as agency archives and registration. The department has overall responsibility for the library's financial management, roadmap work, annual reports, strategic competence supply, and premises supply, and coordinates work with information security, preparedness, environmental sustainability, and accessibility.

About the National Library of Sweden

The National Library of Sweden (KB) is Sweden's national library. Our collections span more than a thousand years and grow every day. We have everything from manuscripts, books, and newspapers to music, film, and video games. KB preserves and makes accessible our cultural heritage and promotes collaboration among Sweden's libraries. Ultimately, the mission is about democracy, equality, and freedom of opinion. Additionally, KB is a workplace for researchers, students, and about 330 employees.

We offer a workplace characterized by responsibility, openness, trust, and learning. We aim to provide equal opportunities for all and value equality and diversity in our operations.