Unit Manager at the Swedish Social Insurance Agency

Every year, the Swedish Social Insurance Agency makes 21 million decisions that affect people's lives and society as a whole. We distribute approximately 260 billion SEK each year. It is everyone's tax money that we manage. This is a great responsibility. Therefore, we take the time to understand each case, follow laws and regulations, inform and guide, care, and show compassion. This is a job for you who want to take responsibility. Welcome to the Swedish Social Insurance Agency.

Within this unit, we work both across departments and also provide support in financial matters to respective operational areas.

With the help of analyses, dialogues, and reporting support, we assist in the development of operations and recommend governance.

Develop the IT department's application of the Swedish Social Insurance Agency's financial model. Promote that the department, despite differences in operations, can be analyzed as an IT.

Overall responsibility for the work with fee setting through ongoing monitoring of costs/income.

Analysis, Monitoring, and Close Leadership

As a unit manager, you are the manager closest to the employees and operations. You are responsible for leading and driving the daily work based on the department's mission and goals, where the state value base permeates your work. Through your leadership, you communicate clear expectations, follow up on goals, and provide your employees with the right conditions to take their responsibility. You have personnel responsibility as well as result and follow-up responsibility for the teams in your unit. You also represent the Swedish Social Insurance Agency in external collaborations.

Your unit consists of 12 employees who work with Controlling and are located in Sundsvall. Through close leadership, you create the predictability, security, and sustainability necessary for employees to take their responsibility and meet the need for change. You create understanding of context, direction, and the goals the department has set and develop the plans your operations need. As a unit manager, you support the area manager and are part of the area's management team, which consists of 3, where you contribute with your expertise and commitment. You adapt and exercise your leadership in a way that creates conditions for employees to use their judgment and competence.

The position involves handling confidential information, which places high demands on proper handling. Therefore, it is important that you, who will work with us, have a high security awareness.

We are looking for someone who

• has a university degree or experiences and qualifications that can be deemed equivalent
• has good leadership skills
• promotes others' professional and personal development
• works to achieve goals and results, follows up on the effects of their own and others' activities
• has a systematic approach to work
• collaborates effectively with others to achieve common goals
• has good self-awareness and is stable as a person, promotes a trust-building work climate
• fosters mutual dialogue, is attentive, and adapts their communication to needs and situations
• has experience in financial controlling within a government agency.

It is meritorious if you

• have experience in operational leadership
• have experience in leadership in similar operations
• have experience in coaching leadership and leading through change
• have experience in leading teams
• have experience in leading remotely
• have experience in planning your operations in collaboration with colleagues at a distance
• have a good understanding of the Swedish Social Insurance Agency's mission
• have experience in competency-based recruitment within the government.

We place great emphasis on your personal qualities.

Other

This is a permanent, full-time position, with start date by agreement. A probationary period may be applicable. In accordance with the Swedish Social Insurance Agency's security guidelines, background checks will be conducted in this recruitment. For this position, Swedish citizenship is required. There is an opportunity for remote work if the job allows. In this recruitment, psychological tests may be used as part of the selection process. Place of employment: Sundsvall.

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Contact Persons

Manager: Christer Lagergren 010-118 70 53 (for questions about the position). HR Specialist: Ann Dahlstedt 010-112 41 82 (for questions about the recruitment process). Union representatives are for ST Peter Lampinen, Saco-S Per Sandemalm, Seko Eliza Grundström. They can be reached via our switchboard 08-786 90 00.

Application

Welcome with your application by March 8, 2026. Please upload your diplomas, grades, and certificates with your application.

If you have protected personal data or no access to Bank ID, please call the HR specialist named in the ad for assistance in submitting your application.

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