Operations Manager at the Systems Unit Staff

Do you want to take the next step in your career and be part of something bigger? Do you value contributing to a safer Sweden with who you are and what you do?

Then you are warmly welcome to apply for the position of Operations Manager at the Systems Unit Staff.

About the Unit

The Swedish Armed Forces' Telecommunications and Information Systems Command, FMTIS Systems Unit

The Systems Unit is responsible for technology and equipment in the Armed Forces' fixed command systems as well as technical and infrastructural design and architecture of the joint defense information infrastructure. The Systems Unit consists of Unit Management, staff, and four departments, comprising a total of just over 200 employees.

About the Position

Are you comfortable managing multiple tasks simultaneously without losing overview and control?

The Armed Forces' Telecommunications and Information Systems Command, FMTIS, is now seeking an Operations Manager for the Systems Unit Staff.

As the Operations Manager of the unit, also responsible for the operational area, you will be responsible for the coordination and organization of all activities taking place this year. You will be responsible for planning, prioritizing, executing, and following up within your operational area together with the remaining staff in the unit.

The Systems Unit Staff currently consists of 13 employees located in various locations across Sweden. The unit's employees are present at approximately 18 operational sites.

Main Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to the Systems Unit Staff Chief
• Lead, coordinate, and organize the staff's operational activities this year
• Be responsible for the unit's reporting to higher management
• Prepare and process incoming tasks for the Systems Unit
• Independently present completed materials for meetings at the unit level
• Support the FMTIS command staff within your area of expertise as needed

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• Documented experience in leading operations
• Academic degree or other qualifications/experience deemed equivalent by the employer
• Driver's license at least B

Personal Attributes

We are looking for someone who is engaged and driven, and who wants to develop in their role. You have a developed social ability and are motivated to create conditions for the organization to achieve set goals. You are responsible, committed, and development-oriented with a sense of order and good planning. You easily prioritize and quickly switch between different tasks.

You are driven to develop yourself, your colleagues, and the organization.

A strong sense of responsibility and good coordination skills will be crucial for success in this position, and you must have good communication skills. You do not need to know everything, but you should be curious, flexible, and open.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

DESIRABLE

• Academic degree in economics, leadership, operational management, or a related field
• Experience from the Armed Forces or related authorities
• Experience in managing technical systems

For the authority'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 (https://www.forsvarsmakten.se)).

Other

Employment type: Permanent position, civilian role. The Armed Forces applies a six-month probationary period for those not employed by the authority.

Employment rate: Full-time

Work location: Karlskrona

Start date: As soon as possible or by agreement.

Travel: The position involves business trips for both short and long periods.

Information about the Position

Recruiting manager, acting Staff Chief Emma Liljeroth.

Information about the Recruitment Process

If you want to know more about the recruitment process, please contact Ann-Christine Ericsson.

Union Representatives

SACO: Agnetha Landqvist
OFR/S: Martin Sparr
SEKO: Matz Felix
OFR/O: Heikki Videll

All can be reached via the Armed Forces switchboard: 08-788 75 00.

Application

Welcome with your application by 2026-04-06 at the latest. Your application should include a CV and a cover letter explaining why you are suitable for this position and answers to the specified selection questions.

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

Information about the Armed Forces and the recruiting unit:

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

The command 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 command 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 clearance with a background check will be conducted before employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act.

Employment entails an obligation to be placed in a war position and to serve abroad. The implications of this vary depending on the type of position.

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

Calls from external recruitment companies and sellers are not welcome.