Project Manager Tactical Transport Aircraft C-390

We are now looking for a project manager with experience in leading large and complex projects who wants to drive the work with the new tactical transport aircraft C-390 forward. Do you want to work with tasks that ensure we contribute to making Sweden and the world safer? Then you could be the person we are looking for. About the Position As a project manager, you will have overall responsibility for the new tactical transport aircraft C-390, which will replace the current TP 84 Hercules. The project is technically complex and involves many interfaces with different areas within the Swedish Armed Forces, suppliers, and FMV. You will lead a project team of approximately 15 people, which includes product managers, systems engineers, and procurement specialists. The project has high priority and the capability that tactical transport provides is an important contribution to the Swedish Armed Forces' continued development and will be a major focus area in the coming years. We are currently in an exciting and intensive phase where contracts have been negotiated for the new system while the current transport aircraft capability must be maintained until the new system is fully introduced in the Swedish Armed Forces. We are now seeking you to lead this complex project and help ensure sustained tactical transport aircraft capability over time. The position is located at FMV's headquarters at Gärdet in Stockholm. Travel within and outside Sweden will occur. About You We are looking for someone with a degree as a civil or higher technical engineer or equivalent relevant education for the field. You also have project management training or corresponding competence acquired in other ways that we consider equivalent. To succeed in the role, it is necessary that you have at least 5 years of experience and excellent knowledge of project management and leading large and complex projects together with a project team consisting of different roles. You have current and relevant experience leading projects with subordinate project team members. The position requires very good knowledge in both Swedish and English, both spoken and written. It is advantageous if you also have had responsibility for underlying projects, and we would like to see good knowledge and experience within the aviation field, as well as experience with public procurement. If you have experience with project planning tools such as MS Project or equivalent, we see that as an advantage. We view it positively if you have experience with project work involving international contacts and if you have had a leading role in negotiations. It is also advantageous if you have experience with technical systems work. Personal qualities are of great importance to us. We welcome applicants with different backgrounds and experiences and are looking for someone who leads, motivates, and creates engagement in a work group to achieve common goals. You communicate clearly and ensure that messages get through and that expectations are clear. You also have the ability to raise issues and report continuously to management. You enjoy collaborating with other people while being the person who plans, organizes, and prioritizes work efficiently. You should also be able to adapt easily to changed circumstances as the project is new and conditions may change over time. FMV – Swedish Defence Materiel Administration At FMV, you contribute to making Sweden and the world safer. We have the task of 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 doesn't exist yet. You drive development from start to finish, from need to delivery. From idea to reality. The Aviation and Space Materiel business area consists of approximately 400 employees and has the task of procuring, maintaining, and decommissioning materiel for the Swedish Armed Forces within aviation and space. The business area participates in research and technology development projects and will also be responsible for existing government export agreements within aviation. At FMV, you are offered a secure employment with good benefits: • Competence development and career opportunities • Flexible working hours and the opportunity to work remotely to the extent 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 no later than September 10, 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 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, and SEKO Peter Andersson. All can be reached via FMV's switchboard: 08-782 4000. • For questions about the position, contact recruitment officer Marita Nyberg at 070-682 4868 or via FMV's switchboard: 08-782 4000. Contact recruiter Markus Carlén 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 probationary employment and as an employee you will be placed for wartime service 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 sales of advertising and recruitment services.

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