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The Swedish Armed Forces exist to protect Sweden. Our mission requires a broad range of operations. As an employee, you become a vital part of Sweden's defense. Imagine going to work every day and contributing to a safer future?

We are growing and are now looking for a Material Area Manager to strengthen our team! Are you the one we are looking for?

TVK Ledsyst (Technical and Maintenance Office, Command Systems) is part of FMTIS. The main task 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 war, crisis, and peace. Approximately 190 people work at TVK Ledsyst across seven departments. The Swedish Armed Forces and the unit are experiencing strong growth, leading to new challenges and assignments.

Main Responsibilities

As a Material Area Manager, you will be part of a section within the Secure Systems Department, which needs to grow and develop in line with the Swedish Armed Forces' increasing needs.

You will have delegated responsibility within the material area for intelligence and security systems. In close collaboration with units, material system managers, and technical system managers, you will drive material and coordination processes regarding the Swedish Armed Forces' material supply within your assigned area of responsibility.

• Management, planning, and development of the material area within the Swedish Armed Forces
• Budgeting and follow-up for the entire material area
• Follow-up of all phases in the system lifecycle of material systems
• Collaboration with other material areas
• Work in national as well as international cooperation forums (e.g., with other authorities)
• Development of governing documents, including objective documentation
• Implementation of new systems within the Swedish Armed Forces

The tasks require technical understanding, excellent administrative skills, and the ability to overview the entire lifecycle of systems. You report to the Section Chief.

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• An academic degree in engineering, IT, or systems science, or other education/experience deemed equivalent by the employer.
• Experience in leadership positions, e.g., project management, line management, process leadership, or as an officer.
• Experience from the defense industry, the Swedish Armed Forces, FMV, or other government agencies.
• Good ability to express yourself in speech and writing in Swedish and English.

Personal Attributes

You take responsibility and are proactive in your work. You work in a structured and independent manner and are not afraid to make decisions when necessary. You are stress-resistant, have good prioritization and analytical skills. Collaboration skills, social competence, and a lack of pretension are important traits, as the work involves close collaboration with other organizational units and authorities. Great emphasis is placed on personal suitability.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience of operational work within the Swedish Armed Forces.
• Experience of international cooperation.
• Experience of intelligence and security systems.
• Experience and knowledge of IT and information security.
• Certifications in IT and information security.
• Experience of budgeting and economic follow-up.
• Experience from integrated business systems, preferably SAP.
• Knowledge of ILS (Integrated Logistic System).
• Methodological competence and experience with process-oriented working methods (e.g., ITIL, SAFe).

Other Information

Employment Type: Permanent. The Swedish Armed Forces apply a six-month probationary period for those not already employed by the agency.

Full-time/Part-time: Full-time

Location: Stockholm. Travel within the scope of work occurs.

Position Type: Civil position

Start Date: By agreement

Contact for questions about the position:

Section Chief Andreas Julin

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

Please submit your application by 2026-08-30. Your application must include a CV and cover letter explaining 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.

About the Swedish Armed Forces and FMTIS

The Swedish Armed Forces Telecommunications and Information Systems Corps (FMTIS) ensures the Swedish Armed Forces' ability to communicate and command around the clock, year-round. The corps 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 corps has nearly 2,000 employees at more than 32 locations throughout 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 register check will be conducted prior to employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Employment entails an obligation to be war-placed and to serve abroad. The meaning of this varies depending on the type of position. A CV and personal letter must be attached to the application. If you proceed in the hiring process, certified copies of diplomas and certificates must always be presented. Calls from external recruitment agencies and salespeople are declined.