Project Coordinator at the Swedish Armed Forces

Do you thrive in a coordinating role with a varied daily routine and many points of contact? Then we have the position for you!

As a Project Coordinator in the Swedish Armed Forces and the Armed Forces' Telecommunications and Information Systems Unit (FMTIS), you will play an important part in a successful team within an agency that is experiencing strong growth. Together with competent and engaged colleagues, you will have responsibilities, development opportunities, and challenges within your area of responsibility. All this with an employer that encourages work-life balance and good health. You will have the opportunity to train during work hours, generous working time agreements, parental pay, and up to seven weeks of vacation per year. The position will be located at FMTIS Implementation Unit North (GE North) with the workplace in Boden.

About FMTIS GE North

FMTIS has four implementation units in Sweden that perform maintenance of the Armed Forces' command systems within the IT and telecommunications area. The Implementation Unit North is one of them. GE North has a geographical spread that largely covers Norrland and is staffed with both military and civilian personnel. GE North consists of several Implementation Departments spread across the region's area of responsibility. The departments work with maintenance of the Armed Forces' telecommunication network, electrical/mechanical systems, radio, sensor, surveillance, as well as installation, operation, and maintenance of various IT systems.

Main Responsibilities

Within GE North, you will belong to a group of several project coordinators both in technical monitoring as well as in IT and Transmission. The group works across the entire area of responsibility of the unit, but this position will primarily work with the northern parts of the unit where many of the assignments are mainly located in Boden, Luleå, and Arvidsjaur. In the role of project coordinator in technical monitoring, you will:

• lead/execute projects, contracts, project planning, bidding work, delivery controls
• lead/follow up on the activities of contracted subcontractors
• be responsible for accounting and documentation of ongoing and completed work
• collaborate with suppliers, other authorities, and support the Armed Forces' units with technical questions
• drive expansion and new installation projects of alarms, access control, CCTV systems
• carry out budgeting of projects within the technical area
• ensure that projects are completed within the assigned budget and timeframe
• provide technical support and advice within the technical area.

The work is mainly performed in the Armed Forces' premises and facilities. Travel for training and work may occur.

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• High school education with an electrical/telecommunication focus or equivalent knowledge that can be assessed as equivalent by the employer
• Experience working with technical monitoring systems (intrusion alarms, access control, and CCTV systems)
• Good IT skills and computer proficiency
• Good knowledge of Swedish and English, both spoken and written
• Driving license B

Personal Attributes

As a person, you are independent, service-oriented, and have good collaboration skills. You have a technical inclination, good analytical ability, are security-conscious, and structured. We place great emphasis on your personal qualities and suitability, as well as how you will fit into the existing team. Personal suitability will be highly valued.

MERITORIOUS

• Experience in project management
• Documented security technology training
• Knowledge of SSF's various regulations and standards
• Knowledge in server and network technology

For the agency's mission to be successful, all employees are expected to act according to the existing values. The Armed Forces' values uphold the equal worth of all people, justice, and equality, and promote democracy and human rights (read more at www.forsvarsmakten.se).

Other

Employment type: Permanent. The Armed Forces applies a six-month probationary period for those who are not employed by the agency.
Employment degree: Full-time.
Work location: Boden.
The position is civilian.
Start date: As soon as possible or by agreement.
In the Armed Forces, the position is referred to as Project Coordinator.

Information about the position

Contact Urban Brännström, Mikael Harju, or Mattias Aspemalm

Information about the recruitment process

Contact Johan Bäcklund

Union Representatives

SACO Agneta Landquist
SEKO Matz Felix
OFR/S Martin Sparr
OFR/O Heikki Videll

All the above persons can be reached via the switchboard at 019-39 35 00

Application

Welcome with your application by 2026-03-27. Your application should include a CV and a cover letter where you explain why you are suitable for this position and answer the specified selection questions.

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

Information about the Swedish Armed Forces and the recruiting unit:

The Armed Forces' Telecommunications and Information Systems Unit, FMTIS, ensures the Armed Forces' ability to communicate and lead - around the clock, year-round.

The unit has a collective responsibility for the Armed Forces' technical command systems that support military operations at sea, on land, and in the air - in Sweden and abroad. The unit has nearly 2000 employees at more than 32 locations across the country. Read more at https://jobb.forsvarsmakten.se/fmtis (https://jobb.forsvarsmakten.se/fmtis)

Employment with us means placement in a security class. Usually, Swedish citizenship is required. A security review with a background check will be conducted before employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Employment comes with an obligation to be placed in wartime and to serve abroad. The implications of this vary depending on the type of position.

To the application for employment, a CV and a personal letter must be attached. If you proceed in the employment process, certified copies of diplomas and certificates must always be presented.

Calls from external recruitment companies and salespeople are not welcome.