Vacant job

Sweden's most beautiful workplace is looking for a

Head of Marine Technology

based in Norrköping

Do you want to lead some of Sweden's best technicians working with marine systems? If so, you might be the leader we are looking for. Marine Technology operates in various locations across the country, performing renovations and servicing the Swedish Maritime Administration's equipment in lighthouses, boats, and other marine land systems that support shipping. Some of the systems are mission-critical, and the team is therefore on standby for urgent faults. Marine Technology is also responsible for the Swedish Maritime Administration's central warehouse in Norrköping, where there is also a workshop for manufacturing and repairs. In addition, Marine Technology is responsible for property management and janitorial services at the headquarters in Norrköping.

The Leadership Role
Your role as the head of Marine Technology will be to lead the work, support and develop your employees, and together with them develop the operations. You will have personnel responsibility for 29 employees. The leadership role includes responsibility for the work environment, budget, and operations. For daily matters, you will have operational support from three experienced team leaders. You will be part of the management team for the Construction and Technology business area, which is responsible for the management and maintenance of infrastructure in fairways and other technical support systems.

Who are you?
We are looking for someone who is interested in leading a technical operation and is driven by collaborating with and leading others. To be considered for the position, you need to have current and several years of managerial experience that includes personnel and work environment responsibility for a larger frontline staff. It is advantageous if you have professional experience from fairway environments, have fieldwork experience, and understand the maritime technical conditions. If you have electrical certification, it is a plus as much of the team's work involves actions in various types of electrical systems.

We place great importance on leadership qualities such as your ability to be communicative by both conveying a clear message and actively listening to and considering others' opinions. Therefore, we want you to have a high ability to collaborate with a good ability to build and maintain good relationships.

We are looking for someone who is engaged, can take initiative, and has the ability to lead the operations and your employees for high goal achievement. You need to have a business-minded approach and a drive for improvements and development that can streamline operations. We will place great importance on your personal qualities. For us, it is obvious to prioritize the work environment above all, and we want you to share that perspective.

Since the operations are conducted in several locations in Sweden, regular travel is included in the position, and a B driver's license is therefore a requirement.

The position may require Swedish citizenship. A security review with a background check may be conducted before an employment offer. The position may involve military placement at the Swedish Maritime Administration. Specific tests of leadership qualities may be relevant.

Why choose the Swedish Maritime Administration
The Swedish Maritime Administration is a service-producing government agency within the transport sector. Our work environment is unique, and our mission is unique – Sweden's most beautiful workplace. Our mission is to develop transport and shipping in line with the decisions of the parliament and government. Our business idea is to offer efficient waterways, modern services, and maritime partnerships for growth, competitiveness, and sustainable development.

The Swedish Maritime Administration offers a pleasant work environment with good opportunities to balance work and private life. We have a clear identity and a strong brand. We are a development-oriented organization and constantly work to develop our employees and maintain our satisfied customers. If we are the right organization for you, it is a given for you to act in a professional, open, and engaged manner. We actively work for diversity and inclusion and see it as a given that you share our view.

How and when?
This recruitment concerns a permanent position expected to be filled as soon as possible by agreement. Interviews for the position will be conducted starting from week 7, 2026.

Inquiries
Business Area Manager Johan Winell, 010-4784927, [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

Union Representatives
Saco-S Patrik Wikand, OFR/ST Carl Cremonese, Seko Ib Bergström, all of whom can be reached via our switchboard 0771-630000.

Application
Register your application by February 1, 2026, and quote the case number 26-00564.

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