Program Manager Flight Systems

Försvarets Materielverk · Full-time

Stockholm, Sweden

We are seeking a Program Manager Flight Systems, also serving as Technical Area Representative (TAR), with experience and strong commitment to contribute to our work in the flight systems area. About the position In this role, you will participate in FMV's Research and Technical Development (FoT) and R&D within the Air and Space Materiel business area. The role includes, among other things, maintaining contact with civil actors in R&D matters such as financiers, universities, colleges, research institutes and companies, as well as participating in the Swedish Armed Forces' preparation groups for FoT on behalf of flight systems. You will also collaborate with the FoT chair and corresponding roles at the total defense research institutes (FOI, research area representative (FOF)) and the Swedish Armed Forces University College (FHS). In your day-to-day work, you are responsible for ensuring that operations are conducted in accordance with the objectives in the Swedish Armed Forces' FoT plan, that deliveries are achieved on schedule and within budget and agreed quality, and together with the unit manager, ensuring that available resources meet necessary needs. Furthermore, this role supports sub-area managers and project leaders active within FoT flight systems in the development, evaluation, analysis and reporting of projects and associated documents, and leads the coordination and direction of relevant technical areas regarding national development and international collaborations. In your role, you also support the Air and Space Materiel business area, research and development area coordinator (OSF) air and FMV Main R&D Coordinator (HSF) in coordination, direction and planning work of FMV's R&D activities. Additionally, this role maintains and develops contacts for national and international collaborations within the aviation field. A natural part of the role is also to contribute with knowledge transfer and to participate in civil and military forums within technical development and research. The position is located in Stockholm. About you We are looking for someone with a civil engineering degree or higher academic degree in aeronautical engineering, technical physics or mechanical/materials engineering, or equivalent competence acquired in other ways that is deemed equivalent. You also have experience working with issues related to development and function in the aviation field, as well as experience working with complex and strategic issues at the technical level. Additionally, you have experience leading projects with subordinate project members and experience from the defense research field. Other knowledge requirements that this role places on you are good knowledge of the Office package as well as good knowledge of Swedish and English in speech and writing. It is considered meritorious if you also have research training or a doctorate in aeronautical engineering, technical physics, mechanical/materials engineering or related technical field, or equivalent competence acquired in other ways that is deemed equivalent. Experience in negotiations, knowledge of FMV and the Swedish Armed Forces' organization and working methods are also considered meritorious, as is knowledge of public procurement. Personal qualities are of great importance to us. We welcome applicants with different backgrounds and experiences and are looking for someone with strong ability to lead others in work, create engagement and achieve set goals. Furthermore, you have good ability to plan and structure your work and keep to deadlines. The role requires you to take on and solve complex problems, and your ability to collaborate with others will be crucial to success in the work. Finally, the role also requires of you the ability to view the work not only from a technical perspective but also from an economic/business perspective. FMV – Swedish Defence Materiel Administration At FMV, you contribute to making Sweden and the world safer. We are tasked with providing the Swedish Armed Forces 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 does not yet exist. You drive development all the way from need to delivery. From idea to reality. You will work in our Air and Space Materiel business area, which is responsible for the air and space systems used by the Swedish Armed Forces, such as fighter aircraft, helicopters and transport and special aircraft. At FMV, you are offered a secure employment with good benefits: Competence development and career opportunities Flexible working hours and opportunity for remote work to the extent the work allows 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? Welcome with your application by October 12, 2026. Good to know You apply by attaching your CV, grades and certificates in Swedish. In your CV, you clearly describe how you meet the requested qualifications and merits. To create a more inclusive recruitment process, we ask you not to 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. Our union representatives are SACO Mikael Svensson, OFR/S Madeleine Lithander, OFR/O Henry Joona, Seko Peter Andersson. All can be reached via FMV's switchboard: 08-782 4000. For questions about the position, you can contact Jacob Ask Di Guida via FMV's switchboard: 08-782 4000. Contact Oscar Nordström, mailto:[email protected] for questions about the recruitment process. #LI-Hybrid To work for us, you must be a Swedish citizen and undergo a security clearance in accordance with the Security Protection Act. We apply a trial employment period, and as an employee you will be placed for civil defense purposes in accordance with the total defense needs. Applications for the position are only accepted via FMV's website or through our registry. We have done our part and therefore decline sales of advertising and recruitment services.