Job Description
"Chalmers – a globally leading technical university for a better world."
This is the vision that will carry the institution into the 2040s — a journey where education and research reach the highest international level, while Chalmers contributes to sustainable societal transformation and creates real value for both people and nature. Imagine stepping into a university where researchers have just been informed about one of the largest research investments in modern times: the Chalmers Foundation is investing 100 million kronor per year for ten years to give researchers the freedom to think bigger, bolder, and more long-term.
It is an environment where digitalization is not just a support tool — it is a strategic enabler for Chalmers' entire journey toward world-class excellence. An environment where it is not enough for IT to function. IT must free up researchers' time, accelerate innovation, modernize working methods, and bring together a complex university organization where academic excellence, value creation, and social responsibility converge. Do you want to build this world-class IT function?
As IT Director, you will have a key role in a knowledge-intensive environment with a clear societal mission. The role includes leading an organization of approximately 100 employees, including a management group consisting of six unit heads. You will be responsible for balancing the need for academic openness with high cybersecurity standards. This is an opportunity for you who want to combine strategic thinking with operational leadership in an environment where technology and innovation are central. As IT Director, you report to the University Director and are part of the central support services' management group.
Terms of Employment
Since Chalmers handles sensitive information and operates in an environment with increasing security requirements, the role of IT Director carries significant responsibility. To be eligible for the position, you must therefore be prepared to undergo a background check and, if necessary, a security clearance before an employment decision is made.
Location: Gothenburg (campus), with a requirement for physical presence.
Application
In this recruitment, Chalmers University of Technology is collaborating with Randstad. If you have questions about the role or the recruitment process, please feel free to contact the responsible recruitment consultant; Erik Perborn, [email protected]
Application Deadline: 2026-08-23
We look forward to receiving your application! You can apply easily by clicking the application button and uploading your CV. Please note that for GDPR reasons, we are unable to accept applications via email.
Responsibilities
Your assignment encompasses overall responsibility for Chalmers' IT operations, from strategy to delivery:
Lead and develop the IT department and take responsibility for personnel, budget, and priorities.
Act as a strategic partner on matters concerning technology, security, and external developments.
Ensure modern, stable, and secure IT operations that build confidence in the organization.
Provide IT services that support advanced requirements in research and education.
Drive work on digitalization and cybersecurity in close collaboration with the university's leadership forum.
Qualifications
We are looking for you as a confident and experienced leader with the ability to navigate complex organizations. You possess:
An academic degree in IT, engineering, systems science, or equivalent professional experience that we assess as equivalent.
Solid and several years of experience in leadership at a strategic/senior level, including overall responsibility for personnel, results, and operations.
Documented experience leading managers and larger organizations.
Experience successfully driving change initiatives and implementing complex projects.
Good understanding of research-related activities or knowledge-intensive environments.
Very strong ability to express yourself fluently in both Swedish and English.
About the Company
Randstad
At Randstad, we know that everyone has a place in the job market. With operations throughout the country and in all areas of expertise, we help people find a job that feels right, where they have the opportunity to grow, develop, and reach their full potential.
With nearly 600,000 employees in 38 countries, Randstad is a global leader in HR services, with the goal of becoming the world's most preferred and respected partner in the labor market. By combining our passion for people with the power of today's technology, we help people and companies reach their full potential. We call it Human Forward.Job Description
"Chalmers – a globally leading technical university for a better world."
This is the vision that will carry the institution into the 2040s — a journey where education and research reach the highest international level, while Chalmers contributes to sustainable societal transformation and creates real value for both people and nature. Imagine stepping into a university where researchers have just been informed about one of the largest research investments in modern times: the Chalmers Foundation is investing 100 million kronor per year for ten years to give researchers the…