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Do you want to lead a team of experienced technical specialists and contribute to the journey towards an even more electrified Sweden? Are you attracted to a role where technology, leadership, and public service intersect? At Svenska kraftnät, we are now looking for a Unit Manager for Cable Technical Management, where you will help shape the transmission network of the future.

About the role

As the manager of Cable Technical Management, you are responsible for leading and developing the unit to achieve set goals and results through active leadership and business development. The unit belongs to the Transmission Technology department, which works with the technical design, specification, and development of Svenska kraftnät’s power cables and overhead lines.

The unit is responsible for the technical design, installation, and further development of cable systems and cable monitoring systems in the transmission network (230 kV and above), as well as the system properties of the cables. The work involves delivering technical expertise to both the project operations and the infrastructure management.

An important part of the assignment is also to lead and develop our marine operations. This is carried out cross-functionally in collaboration with other parts of the organization and involves developing processes, working methods, and control documents, as well as identifying the business needs within the marine area.

The unit currently consists of seven employees and four consultants and is part of a section with broad specialist competence in cable technology, installation, and marine technology.

In this role, you are responsible for:

• Leading, coaching, and creating good conditions for leading engineers and the team as a whole.
• Ensuring efficient resource management and following up on consultants in ongoing assignments.
• Driving strategic work such as goal steering, planning, follow-up, and technology development.
• Building and developing relationships with industry actors and external stakeholders.
• Strengthening collaboration and a holistic view through cross-functional work, including close dialogue with interfaces such as Cable Project Management.

You will play a central role in shaping and developing a rapidly growing business, where you build a successful organization and culture characterized by collaboration, responsibility, and courage. The assignment includes leading some of Sweden’s most advanced cable projects, from offshore installations to complex solutions in urban environments, as well as participating in international cooperation within standardization and technology development.

You report to the Section Manager for Cable Technology and Installation. Through your work, you contribute to a robust electricity supply and a strengthened total defense.

About you

Requirements:

Personal qualities: To thrive in this role, you are a secure and stable leader who motivates and develops your employees and creates good conditions for joint goal achievement. You handle challenging and changing situations constructively and value both the work environment and employee well-being.

You have experience leading and coaching in organizations undergoing change and work in line with the Swedish public sector value base (https://www.statskontoret.se/forvaltningskultur/den-statliga-vardegrunden/). We place great emphasis on your personal qualities.

Education: You have a university degree or a Master of Science in Engineering in fields such as electrical engineering, energy technology, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, technical physics, or equivalent competence acquired in another way that Svenska kraftnät considers equivalent.

You also have:

• Several years of managerial experience with responsibility for personnel, budget, and operations.
• Experience in leading and developing a technical operation.
• Experience working in organizations within the energy sector that handle large and/or technically complex projects.
• Good ability to communicate in both speech and writing in Swedish and English.
• A valid B driver’s license.

Merits

• Further education and/or certification programs in management and leadership.
• Experience in areas relevant to the unit, such as technical project management, cable design, or installation of high-voltage cables.
• Experience with offshore operations.
• Experience with business development focused on technology and processes.
• Experience with Contract management.
• Experience working in the public sector.

Good to know

• The position is located in Stockholm/Sundbyberg.
• Opportunity for remote work up to 50% #LI-hybrid.
• The position is a permanent employment.
• Travel occurs in this role, estimated at 30–40 days/year.
• The application deadline is August 26, 2026.
• Instead of attaching a cover letter, you answer a number of questions in the application form.
• Tests are applied in this recruitment process.
• Individual salary setting is applied and takes place in accordance with the central collective agreements RALS/RALS-T.
• Read more about our benefits: svk.se/benefits (https://www.svk.se/jobba-har/var-arbetsplats/formaner/)

For questions, please contact the following persons:

• Anders Lundblad, Recruiting Manager, +46 10 475 99 94
• Caroline Kirschon, Recruiter, +46 10 350 92 49
• Annika Ingeborn, SACO, +46 10 475 87 72
• Erica Midfjäll, ST, +46 10 475 87 31

You can also reach us via email: [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]). During holiday periods, we are available by email, and response times are longer than usual.

Read more about working with us at svk.se (https://www.svk.se/jobba-har/)

We decline direct contact with staffing and recruitment agencies as well as sellers in connection with recruitment; we have procured agreements that apply to Svenska kraftnät as a government agency.

Other information

We have high demands on our employees' security and confidentiality awareness. Prior to employment, a security clearance is conducted according to the Security Protection Act (2018:585), which includes a basic investigation and, if the employment concerns a position in a security class, also a register check. For employment at Svenska kraftnät, Swedish citizenship may be required for certain positions. The employment includes an obligation to be placed in wartime duties. For more information about personnel security at Svenska kraftnät, see: svk.se/personnel-security (https://www.svk.se/sakerhet-och-beredskap/sakerhetsskydd/personalsakerhet)