Do you want to drive IT development in a growing municipality? At Upplands Väsby Municipality, we are investing in digital solutions that simplify everyday life for our residents and employees. As IT Development Unit Manager, you will be responsible for gathering and strengthening the municipality's expertise in IT coordination, architecture, integration, and automation development.
What we offer you
You will have the opportunity to lead a newly established unit with skilled employees.
With us, you will be part of a municipality where digitalization is progressing rapidly and a stable IT environment is the foundation. The digitalization of the municipality's mission has come a long way, and now we need to take the next step to meet tomorrow's needs and demands. Here you will find an organization with short decision paths and high flexibility. This is enabled by well-established trust from our operations, competent colleagues, and a solid technical foundation.
To ensure you feel secure as a manager and continuously develop your skills, we offer regular training, a leadership forum four times a year for all the municipality's managers, the opportunity to participate in a mentoring program, and our new leadership program.
About us
IT Development is part of IT & Office Services, together with the IT Service Desk, IT Operations, and Facility Management units.
The unit is responsible for continuously developing a modern, stable, and cohesive IT environment that meets the municipality's technical requirements, supports operational needs, and creates the conditions for them to act as part of a whole.
The unit currently consists of 10 employees and operates from our office in central Upplands Väsby, with flexibility to work remotely. As a unit manager, it is important that you can travel to the office and to operations as needed.
About the position
As IT Development Unit Manager, you are responsible for leading the unit's work based on development and coordination.
The unit consists of a development team with expertise in integrations, digital support, and solutions that connect operations. The team creates the conditions for automation and strengthens data-driven decision-making by making data accessible, structured, and useful. The unit also includes coordination and structured management of the municipality's foundational IT infrastructure. The team is responsible for a comprehensive IT architecture, a clear overall picture, and ensuring that the municipality's development moves in a unified direction.
You are a trustworthy person who takes responsibility for operations, budget, personnel, and work environment. With a trust-based leadership approach, you lead, delegate, and follow up on work within the unit and communicate clear expectations. You motivate and develop employees and are responsible for the unit's competency supply. This includes conducting recruitment as well as employee and salary discussions. You will be responsible for driving sustainable IT development and ensuring that our changes align with this.
You act as an ambassador for us as a support function in contact and collaboration with both internal and external parties. Together with three management colleagues, you are part of the management team within Office Services. Here, you are expected to contribute to the department's overall development work and act with the team before yourself by initiating and participating in collaboration. The management team is led by the Department Manager for IT & Office Services, who is also your direct manager.
A background check will be conducted on the final candidate before employment.
Are you the one we're looking for:
We are looking for someone who has:
Relevant education for the position combined with work experience
Experience working with IT development, management, and IT architecture
Strong administrative abilities, with experience in planning, budgeting, follow-up, and documentation
Experience working as a manager and leader in the public sector
Experience with budget responsibility and results follow-up
Experience with procurement and public procurement regulations
Good knowledge of Swedish in both speech and writing
It is meritorious if you have:
Experience working according to Pm3
As a unit manager, you need the ability to plan and organize work systematically and efficiently. Your stability enables you to make well-considered decisions and act as a trustworthy leader who builds confidence with both your team and others. As a leader, you have a strong ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with different parts of the organization. You are attentive to others' needs and perspectives, and you are committed to creating an inclusive work environment where the team works toward common goals. Your analytical ability enables you to prioritize the right initiatives, make strategic decisions, and foresee long-term consequences for the business.
We warmly welcome your application!
We only accept applications through our recruitment system. Background checks may occur during the recruitment process.
Read more about our offices and workplaces: Municipality Workplaces
Meet some of our employees: Meet Our Employees
With us, you will receive secure employment conditions as well as several different employee benefits, including fitness allowance and favorable offers through our benefits portal. For more information, visit: The Municipality as an Employer
Upplands Väsby Municipality is a Swedish-language administrative area; please let us know if you are Finnish-speaking.Do you want to drive IT development in a growing municipality? At Upplands Väsby Municipality, we are investing in digital solutions that simplify everyday life for our residents and employees. As IT Development Unit Manager, you will be responsible for gathering and strengthening the municipality's expertise in IT coordination, architecture, integration, and automation development.
What we offer you
You will have the opportunity to lead a newly established unit with skilled employees.
With us, you will be part of a municipality where digitalization is progressing rapidly and a stable IT…