Vacant job

Do you want to take the next step in your career and become a key figure in one of Sweden's most spectacular urban development projects?

Kiruna is in the midst of an unprecedented city transformation – an entire town is being moved and rebuilt from scratch. This involves complex land issues, strategic decision-making, and the opportunity to work on projects that normally only occur once a century. We are now looking for a Controller who wants to step into a central role and contribute experience, a holistic perspective, and stability as we develop the Kiruna of the future.

Here you will work closely with decision-makers, influence long-term urban development issues, and help lead projects that will leave a mark far into the future. If you are looking for major challenges and the opportunity to be involved in the planning and implementation of a societal transformation, then Kiruna is the place where your skills truly make a difference.

Why Kiruna?

Kiruna offers something that few other places in Sweden can match:

• One of the country's most extensive urban development projects
• Stunning surroundings – from midnight sun and northern lights to mountains, nature, and outdoor life
• Space, proximity, and balance – distances are short and daily life is simpler here

About the role

As a Controller, you are a vital cog in maintaining structure and follow-up for the societal transformation projects, and you:

• Have a proactive follow-up function working at all levels: portfolio, main projects, and individual projects.
• Monitor goals, economy, time, quality, benefit delivery, risks, and dependencies.
• Prepare reports for portfolio managers, main project managers, project managers, and steering groups.
• Request status updates and supporting documents. Flag deviations. Propose actions and escalations.
• Work closely with management roles but are not afraid to be clear when reporting shows that goals, time, economy, or quality are at risk, or when benefit delivery and synergies are not materializing.

Here you will be part of a department with short decision-making paths, significant responsibility, and engaged colleagues within urban planning.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for someone who is secure, experienced, and curious – someone accustomed to working with complex development processes and who wishes to continue developing.

We believe you have:

• A relevant university degree, e.g., in construction and civil engineering, economics, urban planning, or similar
• Documented experience in economics, follow-up, and development projects or similar.
• Experience collaborating with many stakeholders and building trusting relationships
• The ability to work independently, structured, and solution-oriented

Previous experience working in a politically governed organization is considered an advantage.

What we offer

• Meaningful work where you influence the development of an entirely new city
• A pleasant work environment with engaged colleagues
• Good balance between work and leisure
• Free gym membership up to 5,000 SEK/year
• Access to the municipality's mountain cabins
• Opportunity for salary exchange for extra days off
• An inclusive work climate where respect, responsibility, and collaboration are key words

Do you want to help shape the next chapter in Kiruna's history?

Apply now – and welcome to a workplace where your work truly makes a difference.