Are you a confident leader with experience from complex operations?

As an authority in the defense sector, our mission to deliver what the Swedish Armed Forces need is more important than ever. We are in an exciting time of growth and are looking for a new unit manager for the command systems area who wants to be part of a historic journey where we work together for a safer Sweden!

About the position

At FMV, we develop and deliver equipment, services, and technology to the Armed Forces – to strengthen defense today, tomorrow, and far into the future. We are in a time of growth and are now seeking a manager for the air defense unit. The unit belongs to the land department, which focuses on digitizing the army with modern and secure communication solutions using modern technology so that the Armed Forces can best lead their units. The land air defense analyzes and procures communication and information systems for air defense and procures and integrates technical systems for UAVs/drones and command support systems for international missions. The unit currently consists of about 12 employees.

As a unit manager, you are the first-line manager responsible for the unit's operations, personnel, and finances. Furthermore, you have overall responsibility for deliveries within the unit's mission and for achieving an efficient and purposeful operation. Your work is carried out in close collaboration with other parts of the command systems area, FMV, and the Armed Forces, and part of the work is to maintain and develop good cooperation. You report to the department manager and are part of the department's management team. As a manager, you represent FMV's vision, goals, and values, and you are your employees' most important communication channel.

About you

We are looking for someone with managerial experience or experience from a supervisory role, such as a project manager, for qualified operations. We see that you have experience from a complex operation that has required extensive coordination, planning, implementation, and follow-up of projects, production, and finances. You who are applying have an academic education or equivalent education/competence acquired in another way that we assess as comparable.

We view positively knowledge in the technical field or other relevant industry experience, as well as if you have experience and knowledge of the Armed Forces and FMV's operations and the interaction between the authorities. It is also advantageous to have experience from another government agency and from public procurement. Finally, it is an advantage if you have knowledge of project management and preparation work. You communicate fluently in Swedish and English, both orally and in writing.

Personal qualities are of great importance to us, and we welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. As a manager at FMV, you create conditions for your employees' and FMV's development. Therefore, you need to have the ability to put events in a larger perspective and understand your role in them. Your leadership style is characterized by a strong desire for development, which is evident when you clarify goals and frameworks for the operation. In action, you show concern for both employees and other partners. You also understand that an effective and reliable organization is built on openness to differences.

You are a coaching and inspiring leader who relates to your employees in a responsive and flexible manner. You are perceived as clear and stable and ensure that messages are conveyed so that expectations are clear for all parties involved.

The position is located in Stockholm. The job may involve travel, both within and outside Sweden.

FMV – The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration

At FMV, you contribute to making Sweden and the world safer. We are tasked with providing the Swedish defense with the right technology and knowledge so that they can defend our country and our allies. Together with competent and committed colleagues, you will have the opportunity to develop and procure what sometimes does not yet exist. From idea to reality.

FMV's command systems area is responsible for developing, procuring, and further developing equipment and services within the command systems area for the Armed Forces, such as mobile communication systems, the defense's telecommunications network, and operational and tactical information systems.

At FMV, you are offered a secure employment with good benefits:

• Professional development and career opportunities
• Flexible working hours and the possibility of remote work as far as the work allows
• Pension and wellness benefits

Read more about FMV as an employer and the benefits we offer on our website: Work at FMV.

Do you want to be part of developing the future defense? Welcome with your application by 2026-03-01.

Good to know

• You apply by attaching your CV, grades, and certificates in Swedish, where you clearly describe how you meet the requested qualifications and merits. For a more inclusive recruitment process, we do not accept any personal letters.
• We recruit based on competence and assess candidates based on the role's requirements for experience, competence, and personal qualities.
• In the selection process, we may conduct tests with the support of an external provider. FMV applies a probationary employment.
• Our union representatives are OFR/S Pia Edström, Saco-S Kari Lehto, and Seko Peter Andersson. All can be reached via FMV's switchboard: 08-782 4000.
• If you have questions about the position or the recruitment process, you can contact the responsible recruitment consultant Therese Thunström at [email protected] or 0730-62 33 72.

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To work with us, you need to be a Swedish citizen and undergo a security check in accordance with the Security Protection Act. We apply a probationary employment, and as an employee, you will be assigned based on the needs of the total defense. Applications for the position are only accepted via FMV's website or registry. We have made our choice of media and therefore decline the sale of advertising and recruitment services.