Unit Manager - Armored All-Terrain Vehicle and Tracked Vehicle

Do you want to lead the development of some of the Swedish Armed Forces' most central ground systems while contributing to Sweden's security? FMV is now seeking a unit manager for the armored all-terrain vehicle and tracked vehicle area – a leadership role for you who want to combine technical expertise, operational responsibility, and trustful leadership in a mission-critical organization. About the Position As a unit manager, you have overall responsibility for your unit's operations, employees, finances, and work environment, and lead work in line with FMV's vision, mission, and goals. You create conditions for the unit to achieve both current and future production targets and ensure that operations are conducted efficiently, with legal certainty, and with the right expertise. The role involves leading the unit's resource and operational matters, driving operational development and change initiatives, and developing employees' competence and engagement through clear and trustful leadership. You actively contribute to management group work and provide important support to the department manager and Army Materiel's broader organization through planning capacity and collaboration. In addition to close cooperation with other parts of FMV, the Swedish Armed Forces, and Swedish industry, you will also work with international collaborations and close cooperation with both foreign industry and international authorities and organizations. An important part of the assignment is to represent the operational area in a business-like manner in national and international contexts, where you represent Sweden in dialogues and collaborations with both industrial actors and authorities in other countries. The assignment includes working according to FMV's leadership principles – leading by example, showing trust, openness, and delivering results. The position is located in Stockholm. About You We are looking for someone with relevant technical education such as a university degree or civil engineer degree, or equivalent competence acquired in other ways that we deem equivalent. You have management experience that includes employee, budget, and results responsibility. To succeed in this role, it is necessary that you can express yourself well in both speech and writing in Swedish and English. It is a merit if you have experience working with complex technical systems. We also view it positively if you have worked with materiel or service supply to the Swedish Armed Forces or have previous experience with international materiel collaboration. We would like you to have relevant experience with customer and supplier relationships or business experience where tasks such as negotiation, business law, contracts, and procurement are included. If you have previous experience with management group work, work as an indirect manager, and/or experience working within public administration (primarily defense and technology), defense industry, or as a supplier to FMV, we also see that as an advantage. A Class B driver's license is also a plus. Personal qualities are of great importance to us, and we welcome applicants with different backgrounds and experiences. As a manager with us, you lead operations with clear direction and goal orientation. You ensure that both short-term and long-term goals are achieved through structured work, accountability, and engagement with employees. You build trustful relationships and promote an inclusive, respectful work environment where commitment, community, and diversity are central. With stability, courage, and integrity, you take responsibility for decisions and actions, lead with values in focus, and act confidently even in challenging situations. Through strategic holistic thinking, you prioritize and coordinate resources, drive improvements, and strengthen the authority's long-term development and trust. FMV – Swedish Defence Materiel Administration At FMV, you contribute to making Sweden and the world safer. We have the mission to provide the Swedish defense with the latest technology and knowledge so they can defend our country and our allies. Together with competent and engaged colleagues, you get to be part of developing and procuring what sometimes doesn't exist yet. You drive development all the way from need to delivery. From idea to reality. You will work in our Army Materiel operational area, which is responsible for technology and services used by the Army and Home Guard, for example vehicles, weapons, protection equipment, and air defense systems. At FMV, you are offered a secure employment with good benefits: Competence development and career opportunities Flexible working hours and opportunity to work remotely to the extent work permits Occupational pension and wellness allowance Read more about FMV as an employer and the benefits we offer on our website: https://www.fmv.se/jobb--karriar/arbeta-pa-fmv/. Do you want to be part of developing the defense of the future? Submit your application by August 31, 2026. Good to Know You apply by attaching your CV, grades, and certificates in Swedish. In your CV, clearly describe how you meet the requested qualifications and merits. To create a more inclusive recruitment process, we ask that you do not send a cover letter or include a photo in your CV. We recruit based on competence and assess candidates based on the role's requirements for experience, knowledge, and personal qualities. During the selection process, we may conduct tests with the support of an external provider. Our union representatives are SACO Pierre Königsson, OFR/S Leif Jansson, OFR/O Arne Molander, and SEKO Peter Andersson. All can be reached via FMV's switchboard: 08-782 4000. For questions about the position, contact recruiting manager Hans Fridén at 070-782 54 67 or via FMV's switchboard: 08-782 40 00. Contact recruiter Åsa Strömhielm at [email protected] for questions about the recruitment process. #LI-Hybrid To work with us, you must be a Swedish citizen and undergo a security clearance in accordance with the Security Protection Act. We apply a probationary period, and as an employee you will be mobilized according to total defense needs. Applications for this position are only accepted via FMV's website or registry. We have done our part and therefore decline to receive offers of advertising and recruitment services.

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