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Project Manager for Urban Development Projects

Are you ready 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 urban transformation – an entire city is being relocated and rebuilt. This involves complex land issues, strategic decision-making, and the opportunity to work on projects that normally occur only once a century. We are now looking for a Lead Project Owner 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 for generations to come. 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 where your skills will 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 Project Manager for Urban Development Projects, you also serve as Portfolio Manager. You will be one of those ensuring that the societal transformation projects become a reality – from early stages to implementation. You will work both strategically and operationally, and:

• Lead the ongoing coordination of the project portfolio on behalf of the Portfolio Owner (Municipal Director).
• Prepare cases for the Portfolio Steering Group, maintaining the portfolio's overall vision, dependencies, priorities, reporting, follow-up, risks, and deviations.
• Ensure that main projects and sub-projects work towards the goals of the development plan.
• Have the mandate to coordinate, request documentation, initiate preparation, propose priorities, propose start, pause, or restart, and escalate issues to the Portfolio Owner or Portfolio Steering Group.
• Act as the engine and holistic carrier of the portfolio. Work proactively, identify goal conflicts early, reduce duplicate work, and create synergies between main projects, sub-projects, and assignments.

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

Who are we looking for?

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

We believe you have:

• Relevant higher education, e.g., in construction and civil engineering, land surveying, urban planning, or similar
• Documented experience in development projects and/or municipal land management
• 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 values

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.