Area Manager for Public Environment at the Department of Urban Development

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Do you want to shape the public environments of the future and lead an operation that impacts Norrköping's development? We are seeking a strategic and action-oriented area manager who wants to make a difference through leadership and collaboration. Who are we? The Department of Urban Development creates value for everyone who lives and works in Norrköping. With us, the entire urban development process comes together and every competency is important for us to reach our goals. Here you have the opportunity to develop while contributing to Norrköping's sustainable growth. Together we solve complex challenges by being innovative and courageous. Do you want to join us? Read more about the Department of Urban Development and our offering: https://norrkoping.se/jobba-hos-oss/sok-jobb/framtidsyrken/samhallsbyggnad The Operations and Maintenance Division is the part of the Department of Urban Development responsible for the care of streets, traffic environments, squares, parks and natural areas, as well as tram, school transport and transportation services. The division is facing an exciting development where a newly created management level in the form of area managers will be filled. We are therefore looking for an area manager for public environment who wants to be part of shaping the working methods of the future, where trust-based leadership, clear direction and strong collaboration are central success factors. The Public Environment area is responsible for management, operations and development of the municipality's land and public environments, such as parks, natural areas and streets. The Public Environment area is organized in three units with corresponding unit managers: Land Management, City Environment and Operations, and Reinvestment and Strategy. Your tasks As area manager for public environment, you have overall responsibility for operations, finances and results within your area. You lead through others and drive both operational delivery and long-term development. You participate in central forums within the urban development process and are responsible for translating political priorities into concrete operations. The role involves a strong focus on strategic work, coordination and creating good collaboration within the organization. Your assignment includes, among other things: - Lead and develop managers and lead the area's management group - Have overall responsibility for operations, budget, work environment and personnel - Drive strategic issues and development work within the area - Contribute to steering committees and forums linked to urban development - Ensure staffing, long-term planning and efficient coordination - Handle board matters and translate political decisions into operations - Strengthen collaboration within the division and with other parts of the organization Who are you? You have a college degree in an area relevant to the role, or work experience that the employer deems equivalent. It is meritorious if you have completed leadership training. You have experience of leadership in a larger organization, preferably within the public sector, and you have worked with change management and in a client role regarding contract and consulting operations. Furthermore, you are accustomed to working proactively and with efficient coordination in prioritized issues and assignments, and have experience of the urban development process. Experience of leading through other managers is meritorious, as is experience of contract matters. You have good knowledge of operations management and change work as well as systematic work environment management. You also have knowledge of public procurement law and business relationships and can interpret contracts and relevant laws. The role also requires good knowledge of LOU (Public Procurement Act) and of investments in municipal operations. You are a confident and clear leader who has the ability to lead, coach and develop your employees. You have good organizational understanding and the ability to drive development with a clear strategic perspective. Furthermore, you are collaboration-oriented and contribute to a good team climate while being reliable, having good self-awareness and maintaining focus even in pressured situations. We welcome your application! Job Information Number of open positions: 1 Employment type: Permanent full-time position Start date: By agreement Working hours: Day shift Opportunity for remote work: Yes, partial Application deadline: August 9 Contact: For questions about the role, contact Operations Manager Olof Carlsson at [email protected]. For questions about the recruitment process, contact HR Consultant Sara Gustafsson at [email protected]. Other information: We have chosen to remove the personal letter and replace it with selection questions relevant to the position. This makes it easier to make an objective assessment of your competence. You submit your CV as usual. THE FEELING OF CONTRIBUTING. THE OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE AN IMPACT Working in Norrköping Municipality means you are creating welfare. Our 11,000 employees contribute and make a difference. Every day. We offer a creative and dynamic workplace for curious and open people who want more than just a job. Together we create Norrköping's future. We are looking for you who have the competence to contribute to our operations regardless of gender, gender identity or expression, age, ethnicity, religion or other beliefs, sexual orientation or disability. When you apply for a job with us in Norrköping Municipality, you use our recruitment tool. You begin your application by clicking apply at the bottom of the announcement. If you have protected personal information, you should not submit your application via our website. Make direct contact with the recruiting manager or recruitment specialist to discuss how you can best apply based on your protection needs. Contact information can be found in the announcement. We decline all offers of advertising and recruitment assistance in connection with this announcement.Do you want to shape the public environments of the future and lead an operation that impacts Norrköping's development? We are seeking a strategic and action-oriented area manager who wants to make a difference through leadership and collaboration. Who are we? The Department of Urban Development creates value for everyone who lives and works in Norrköping. With us, the entire urban development process comes together and every competency is important for us to reach our goals. Here you have the opportunity to develop while contributing to Norrköping's sustainable growth. Together we solve…

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29. 6. 2026

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