Manager for Administration at the Swedish Armed Forces

Do you want to work in an environment where you become an important link in a vital societal operation? Do you want to influence and contribute to Sweden's security and ensure we can continue to live in a democratic country?

At the Swedish Armed Forces, all our employees make a difference for Sweden every day.

The Armed Forces' Telecommunications and Information Systems, FMTIS, is now seeking a manager for the administration unit where you will play a crucial role in establishing and maintaining a well-functioning system management model within the unit.

About the organization

FMTIS has a collective responsibility for the operation, maintenance, and management of the Armed Forces' technical command support systems. The systems support military operations at sea, on land, and in the air – in Sweden and abroad. Our responsibility encompasses the entire chain, from facilities and transmission and carrier networks to applications, servers, and computers. Work is conducted at strategic, operational, and tactical levels.

About the position

The main task is to participate in planning, resource balancing, management, and follow-up of the work for the unit's management objects and ensure that the goals in the production/management plan are met.

You will coordinate and plan daily tasks of the underlying departments within production. Management is carried out to ensure that the command support systems are secure and functional throughout their entire technical lifespan.

The work should be supportive and aimed at increasing quality in terms of modernization, optimization, and operational benefits in both the short and long term using methods and tools. A crucial part of the job is close collaboration with the organization.

You will also be prepared to take responsibility for meetings at the unit level and provide support to the unit staff.

Main tasks

• Provide direct support to the unit's Chief of Staff
• Lead and coordinate the staff's operational activities
• Lead or participate in temporarily assembled working groups and tasks
• Be prepared to take responsibility for orders and corresponding meetings at the unit level
• Be prepared to provide support to the unit staff

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• Technical education and background in telecommunications, data communication, or another technical field deemed relevant by the employer for the position
• Previous experience in ICT-related system management work
• Good ability to express oneself in Swedish both orally and in writing
• Good knowledge and understanding of processes and process management
• Good knowledge of management roles within technical systems
• Driving license B

Personal qualities

We are looking for someone who is committed and wants to develop in their role. You have a developed social and pedagogical ability and are driven to create conditions for the organization to achieve set goals. You are responsible, engaged, and development-oriented with a sense of order and good planning skills, and you find it easy to prioritize.

You can easily switch between an overarching and operational perspective, prefer goal management, and involve your colleagues to create participation. You do not need to know everything, but you should be curious, flexible, and open!

Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

Meritorious

• Experience of ICT working methods
• Experience from the Armed Forces or related authorities

We offer you

In the Armed Forces, there is a strong value base built on openness, results, and responsibility. The organization offers great variety and complexity. Our employees have several different benefits, including:

• Competence development based on the organization's needs and your career goals. Three hours of training per week during working hours, and you will be reimbursed for training shoes.
• Good balance between work and leisure with flexible working hours and 28 - 35 vacation days depending on your age. Salary supplements during parental leave and VAB, as well as the opportunity to exchange vacation days for extra pension contributions.

Other

The position is a permanent employment with a 6-month probationary period if you are not already employed by the Armed Forces.

Work location: Karlskrona

Start date: as soon as possible or by agreement. The position is civilian. Salary: Individual salary setting.

The position involves business trips with overnight stays.

Inquiries about the position

If you would like to know more about the position, please contact the recruiting manager, Chief of Staff Joakim Gustafsson Blix

Information about the recruitment process

HR generalist Ann-Christine Eriksson

Both can be reached via the Armed Forces switchboard at 08-788 75 00

Union representatives

SACO Agnetha Landqvist

OFR/S Martin Sparr

SEKO Matz Felix

OFR/O Heikki Videll

All can be reached via the Armed Forces switchboard at 08-788 75 00

Welcome with your application by 2026-02-12, including CV and a cover letter explaining why you are suitable for this position.

Applications for this position will only be accepted via the Armed Forces' website.