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BAE Systems Bofors works to strengthen defense capabilities in Sweden and in our partner states around the world. We do this by developing, producing, and selling the world's most advanced defense materials. BAE Systems Bofors operates along the entire Swedish defense policy security belt and has approximately 750 employees located in Karlstad, Karlskoga, and Örebro. The company is part of one of the world's largest defense industrial groups, BAE Systems, with over 100,000 employees. This gives us unique opportunities to combine our long tradition of local expertise with world-leading international experience.

We are looking for a problem-solving, structured, and committed technical project manager!

Do you thrive with an overarching perspective but also keep an eye on the details? Does your heart beat a little extra for technology and leadership? Then this might be the job for you! Here you will have the opportunity to develop within project management as well as tackle technical challenges and be welcomed into a high-tech company where safety always comes first.

Become a part of our dedicated team

With increased interest in our products, there is now a need to recruit more people who can contribute to delivering our high-tech products to our customers. Therefore, we are expanding our operations by recruiting additional technical project managers for our product areas Land and Marine in the Development Department. The location can be either Karlskoga or Karlstad.

Job Description

In this role, you will coordinate the technical development work within projects by working closely with your project team, which includes designers and systems engineers – all with the aim of contributing to a high-quality delivery to the customer through good collaboration. The position is located in the development department, product area Land.

BAE Systems has a distinct project culture where all customer orders are driven as projects. As a technical project manager, you therefore have an important role, where your ability to collaborate with internal resources is a prerequisite for success in the projects.

Your responsibilities include

• Leading and driving the development work in projects, which includes planning and distributing tasks.
• Being responsible for the creation and follow-up of the timeline.
• Being the cohesive force in the technical work and ensuring that the project team's work functions and develops.
• Ensuring that customer needs are translated into technical requirements, system solutions, and design documentation, as well as verified and documented.
• Following up and reporting progress in projects to business project management.
• Clarifying resource needs in dialogue with resource-owning line managers.

If you enjoy working with technically complex systems, making your own decisions, and having a dynamic everyday life with many internal and external contacts, you will thrive in the role of sub-project manager. Travel may occur in the position, primarily within Sweden, but there may also be international travel.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone with interest and experience in technically complex systems. You have a university degree in a technical field or a military background and relevant experience in technical project management.

You have good knowledge of both Swedish and the corporate language, English.

To succeed in this role, you need to be self-driven with a strong drive and an ability to take initiative. Flexibility and the ability to solve problems with structure are crucial. Your confidence as an individual and leader is important, and you recognize the significance of good communication to engage your team. Integrity is a given for you, and you are brave enough to make decisive decisions.

Working with us

BAE Systems Bofors is part of a large global group, which creates good opportunities for work in an international environment. Your colleagues are not only in Sweden but also in countries like the USA and the UK. Together we are BAE Systems.

At BAE Systems Bofors, you will have the chance to grow and develop in a stimulating work environment where we invest in both your personal and professional development. We ensure that you get a good start with us through thorough onboarding and continuous support from a dedicated mentor. We value both your well-being and your development, which means that you will not only have the opportunity to grow in your role but also influence your own health and well-being. We have generous flexible hours to help you find a good balance in life and offer preventive measures such as health assessments and occupational health services. Our goal is for you to feel good both in the short and long term.

As a permanent employee at BAE Systems Bofors, you will enjoy several benefits, such as our stock program, wellness allowance, and parental salary. Additionally, we organize appreciated social activities and provide access to a modern and well-equipped gym. Moreover, we have a safe and present leadership where employee engagement is at the center.

We take pride in our family atmosphere where professionalism and community go hand in hand. We see and support each other, creating a workplace where expertise and relationships interact. At BAE Systems Bofors, you will become part of an innovative and professional company that truly makes a difference.

Information and Application

BAE Systems Bofors strives for a more balanced gender distribution and therefore welcomes female applicants. The position involves work in sensitive security operations and requires a security clearance approved according to §1 chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act (2018:585). In some cases, there may also be requirements for specific citizenship.

The position involves work that may be subject to defense secrecy, which is why we require Swedish citizenship and a security clearance approved by the authority. Selection is ongoing, so do not wait to apply. Great emphasis will be placed on personal qualities in this recruitment.

Location: Karlskoga or Karlstad

Start: By agreement

If you have questions about the position, please contact:

Patrik Jonsson, Head of Development Land 0586–733 327, [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

Ulrica Berg Persson, Recruiter 0586–733 020, [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

Union contact persons:
Fredrik Thuvander, Akademikerföreningen, 0586–733 362
Ulf Johansson, Unionen, 0586–733 357

Warm welcome with your application!