Substitute Project Manager for the Land and Development Unit

At Norrtälje Municipality, we take pride in being part of the democratic foundation of society and being part of our residents' important everyday lives. In our broad operations with our knowledge and experience, we have a common drive – we want to enable people and opportunities to grow. We are proud of each other and how we together enrich the lives of our residents.

The Land and Development Unit is responsible for project management and implementation of the municipality's community development projects and line projects, as well as participating in the development of the municipality's detailed plans and implementation plans. The Land and Development Unit is the municipality's property legal owner and is responsible for the municipality's land holdings, including lease agreements, allocations, and permits.

We are looking for a substitute for a project manager for the Land and Development Unit. You will work with the entire project process, primarily focusing on early-stage projects and detailed planning in the municipality's community development projects. We are looking for someone with experience in community development and land development issues and who has worked within project operations. You will work according to the community development office's project model, leading and coordinating project teams and having overall responsibility. You will work closely with the office's project strategist. The role includes planning and responsibility for the progress, management, financial forecasting, and goal fulfillment of projects. You are responsible for ensuring that the project is carried out in accordance with project directives and established project plans, and you report to the steering group. As a project manager, you will have a unique holistic perspective where you are overall responsible for progress and coordination within the project. This includes preparing and presenting materials for political decisions. You will have ongoing contact and dialogues with developers, municipal residents, and politicians. Antura is used as a project management tool, and Platina is used for service statements, both of which are important tools in the work.

What You Need to Bring

You have at least a university degree in community development, land surveying, or another equivalent education that the employer deems comparable. You have knowledge and experience, 3-5 years, in project management within community development projects.

You have worked with land development issues within community development for 3-5 years. It is an advantage if you have experience working in a politically governed organization or public sector.

We place great emphasis on personal suitability and your personal qualities. We see that your strengths lie in having a holistic perspective and the ability to get the project team to work towards common goals. You have good collaboration skills and experience in cooperation. You can express yourself well in both speech and writing and are used to preparing materials for decision-makers. We are looking for someone who has the competence to contribute to our operations regardless of gender, gender identity or expression, age, ethnic background, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or disability.

Employment Type, Scope, and Start Date

Selection and interviews will take place continuously during the advertising period.

• Employment Type: Substitute for 1 year for parental leave
• Scope: Full-time
• Start Date: From March 2026 to May 2027, or by agreement.

About Us

We are Norrtälje – a municipality where old traditions meet new ideas. Where proximity to magnificent nature and urban pulse is always within reach. Here, we are over 3,400 employees who work every day to ensure that our over 66,000 residents can live in a safe and thriving community. Here, we want to make room for different perspectives, thoughts, and needs. We want to help each other and share lessons, successes, and joy as we develop Norrtälje Municipality together. Please read more about our values: The Resident First - Equal Value for All - High Expectations and Our Vision: We will be the most attractive and safe place to live, work, and visit.

We offer smaller rental apartments during the first year of your new employment – so that you can take your time to find your dream home. Proximity to Stockholm, Uppsala, Arlanda, and Kapellskär means that the rest of the world is always within reach.

Everyone who works with us is a member of Club Communalis – the staff association that adds a golden touch to everyday work with community, joy, and activities for all. We have a wide range of benefits related to activities, well-being, insurance, pensions, remote work, and vacation: Our Benefits.

Norrtälje Municipality is part of the Finnish administrative area, and we view positively if you are Finnish-speaking or if you know any of the minority languages or other languages. Application documents for this position are considered public documents that we may disclose upon request. We have chosen our partners in this recruitment and therefore kindly ask for no contact with salespeople of recruitment services.