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Would you feel proud to play a crucial role in strengthening Sweden's defense? Are you motivated by change work? Are you the person we need?

FMTIS Technical and Maintenance Office, Management Systems (TVK Ledsyst).

The main task of TVK Ledsyst is the procurement, configuration management, and administration of the Swedish Armed Forces' command and information systems throughout their entire lifecycle, from development to decommissioning, during both war, crisis, and peace. Currently, approximately 190 people work at TVK Ledsyst across seven departments. The Swedish Armed Forces and the unit are experiencing strong growth, which presents us with new challenges and assignments.

Within the Marine Systems Department, we are now looking for a Technical System Manager specializing in the Swedish Armed Forces' common systems. You will be part of a section consisting of 11 employees and will be based in Enköping. As a Technical System Manager, you have a central role in the administration of assigned technical systems. You are a key actor in the long-term planning of the systems' lifecycle.

The position involves participating in the development and anchoring of central administration procedures for the Swedish Armed Forces' common systems. In this role, you will lead and participate in work and decision-making meetings with users, the wartime organization, maintenance and administration staff, as well as representatives from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV), industry, and other total defense actors. Additional systems/subsystems may be added to the role.

Work will also take place at other locations, for example during facility and operational visits. Parts of the administration work are carried out jointly within the section's framework, such as during follow-up and reporting.

To fit and thrive in the position, you need drive, commitment, and the ability to work even with incomplete decision-making materials. You should have the ability to listen and process information, as well as a strong ability to create and maintain good relationships. You should have a good command of Swedish, both spoken and written. Great importance will be attached to personal suitability.

Main Responsibilities

The tasks require technical understanding, good administrative skills, and the ability to overview the entire lifecycle of the systems. You should have a good ability to summarize and draw conclusions from complex contexts.

As a Technical System Manager, you will:

• Ensure that systems and equipment received from the supplier are manageable.
• Lead the receipt of systems from suppliers to the Swedish Armed Forces.
• Lead the planning, implementation, follow-up, and reporting of system status, operation, and maintenance.
• Lead the wartime placement of equipment to wartime units.
• Lead the review and audit of technical documentation.
• Ensure that necessary training is available for the operation and maintenance organization.
• Actively work on continuous improvements of the operations.

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• An academic degree in engineering, IT, or systems science, or another relevant area. Alternatively, other education or experience that the employer deems equivalent.
• Experience in administration work at the system/type level.
• Good ability to communicate in speech and writing in Swedish and English.
• Valid driver's license (Category B).

Personal Attributes

To thrive in the role, we believe you are a person who takes responsibility and is proactive in your tasks. You work in a structured and independent manner and are not afraid to make decisions when necessary to lead and drive the work forward. We also see that you are stress-resistant, have good prioritization skills, and possess strong analytical abilities. The work involves a large contact surface, which presupposes that you can collaborate effectively, are social, and are non-hierarchical. These attributes are required as the work involves close cooperation with other organizational units and authorities. Great importance will be attached to personal suitability.

For the authority's mission to be successful, it is assumed that all employees act according to the existing value base. The Swedish Armed Forces' value base protects the equal value of all people, justice, and equality, and promotes democracy and human rights (read more at www.forsvarsmakten.se (http://www.forsvarsmakten.se)).

MERITORIOUS QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience from the defense industry, the Swedish Armed Forces, FMV, or another state authority.
• Experience of working within the Swedish Armed Forces' materiel supply process.
• Experience with or a great understanding of complex system integrations.
• Experience with IP-based systems.
• Experience in managing systems in large organizations.
• Experience and knowledge of IT security and information security.
• Project management experience.

Other:

Employment type: Permanent employment starting with a six-month probationary period (for those not already employed by the Swedish Armed Forces).

Full-time position

Work location: Enköping. Travel during work occurs.

Civil position

Start date: By agreement

For information about the position, contact

Tina Degerstedt

Information about the recruitment process

HR Administrator Mia Penttinen

Union Representatives

• Saco-S – Agnetha Landquist
• SEKO – Matz Felix
• OFR/S – Martin Sparr
• OFR/O – Heikki Videll

All can be reached via the switchboard at 010-825 10 00

Application

We welcome your application by 2026-08-30. Your application must include a CV and a cover letter where you explain why you are suitable for this position, as well as answers to the specified selection questions.

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

Information about the Swedish Armed Forces and the recruiting unit:

The Swedish Armed Forces Telecommunications and Information Systems Unit, FMTIS, ensures the Swedish Armed Forces' ability to communicate and command – 24/7, year-round. The unit has overall responsibility for the Swedish 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 2,000 employees at more than 32 locations around the country. Read more at jobb.forsvarsmakten.se/fmtis (https://jobb.forsvarsmakten.se/fmtis).

An employment with us involves placement in a security class. 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 roles and to serve abroad. The implications of this vary depending on the type of position.

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

Interviews from external recruitment agencies and salespeople are declined.