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Do you want to contribute to Sweden's security in a digitalized world?

The Swedish Armed Forces (FM) play a crucial role in developing and strengthening Sweden's cyber defense. As part of the total defense, we work every day to protect our systems from advanced threats from foreign actors.

We are looking for an engaged and service-oriented project manager who wants to contribute to our exercises at the Cyber Defence Command (CFL).

Here, you will have the opportunity to combine qualified work with a meaningful mission – contributing to the protection of our open society. We are located in modern premises on Östermalm in Stockholm. We value mutual trust, and here you will have your own responsibilities and good opportunities for professional development.

About the role

On the exercises section, you are responsible for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of specific exercises.

We are looking for someone who thrives at the intersection of project management and exercises, and who is motivated by creating structure, clarity, and value for others.

As a project manager, you will be responsible for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of exercise projects. The work involves close collaboration with colleagues. You will have great opportunities for own initiatives at a strategic level, as well as cooperation within Sweden and internationally, within NATO and the EU.

Read more about us and our operations here: https://www.forsvarsmakten.se/om-forsvarsmakten/organisation/stridskrafter/cyberforsvar/om-cyberforsvar/ (https://www.forsvarsmakten.se/om-forsvarsmakten/organisation/stridskrafter/cyberforsvar/om-cyberforsvar/)

Main responsibilities:

You will be responsible for:

• Planning, implementation, and evaluation of specific exercises.
• National and international cooperation related to the development of the Swedish Armed Forces and the Cyber Defence Command within the framework of the mission.

We are looking for you who meet the following requirements:

• Several years of documented work experience in project management and collaboration with multiple stakeholders, nationally and/or internationally.
• Relevant academic degree or experience that the employer considers equivalent.
• Very good computer skills, including the Office package.
• Very good knowledge of both spoken and written Swedish and English.

The following is considered meritorious:

• Documented education in project management, nationally and/or internationally.
• Documented education focused on national and/or international defense and total defense operations.
• Experience working in other government agencies and/or Swedish government governance and cooperation.
• Experience managing multi-year and/or complex projects within the Swedish Armed Forces, and/or knowledge of NATO and/or EU organizations, processes, and working methods.
• Exercise planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Project management related to cybersecurity and/or cyber defense.

Who are you?

For us, it is important that you are relationship-oriented, proactive, and structured. You need to be able to handle deadlines and deliver with quality. Working independently is a prerequisite, just as working in a team. It is also important that you have good communication and collaboration skills. Great importance will be attached to personal suitability. Here, we value different perspectives and experiences – we therefore welcome applicants with different backgrounds.

Other

Employment type: Permanent (6-month probationary period), start date as agreed.

Full-time.

Work location: Stockholm.

Travel occurs, both within and outside Sweden.

Questions about the position and union representatives can be reached via: [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

Other requirements:

You should not tell other people than those directly concerned that you have applied for the position at CFL. The reason we ask you to be restrained with information is that some positions at the unit are subject to secrecy. Swedish citizenship is required for employment with the Swedish Armed Forces. Employment entails national and international work obligations. The selection process will be supplemented with work psychological tests.

Application

We welcome your application by 2026-08-31. Selection and interviews may take place on an ongoing basis.

The application should include a CV and a cover letter where you explain why you are suitable for this position and answer the following two selection questions:

• Describe your experience with project work and how you ensure high quality in the delivery.
• Give a concrete example from a previous work role where you had to handle a complex or unexpected situation in connection with a project. How did you proceed, who did you collaborate with, and how did you resolve the situation?

Email your application as described above to: [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

Remember to include the reference in your application: [48142]

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Information about the Swedish Armed Forces (FM) and the recruiting unit:

The Swedish Armed Forces is a government agency. The Head of Agency is the Supreme Commander (ÖB) and the Director General (GD) is the deputy. At the High Command (HKV), approximately 1,000 employees work – both professional officers and civilian experts. The HKV consists of the Defence Staff, the Operations Command, and the Military Intelligence and Security Service. The Defence Staff includes, among others, the Financial Director, the Personnel Director, the Communications Director, and the Chief Legal Counsel.

Every day and every hour, our employees make contributions that affect other people's lives, both big and small, both at home and around the world. FM gives you the opportunity to develop as a person and grow in your professional role. We are a responsible employer and have an open organization where we stand up for each other. In FM, there is a strong value base built on openness, results, and responsibility. Professional development and personal health are valued and encouraged. There are good conditions for internal career mobility, wellness programs, and a good balance between work and private life.

FM utilizes the qualities that diversity and gender equality bring to the operations. We therefore welcome applicants with different backgrounds and experiences in our recruitment. Employment with us entails placement in a security classification. Swedish citizenship is usually required. Security clearance with background check will be conducted prior to employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Employment entails an obligation to be placed in wartime positions. The employment also includes an obligation to serve abroad. The meaning of this varies depending on the type of position. If you proceed in the employment process, certified copies of certificates and documents must always be presented. Calls from external recruitment agencies and salespeople are declined.