Development Strategist for the Municipal Board Administration

Description:

We are Varberg Municipality, an employer that sees the possibilities in you. Here you get to make a difference, both for others and for yourself. We are driven by the idea of simplifying people's everyday lives and realizing their dreams. We do this with the help of knowledge, innovative thinking, courage and forward momentum. Welcome to contribute to work towards our vision – to become the creative hub of the west coast. The position is placed within the Municipal Board Administration. Here we work close to political decisions and have an important role in leading, coordinating, following up and developing the municipality's activities. Our daily work is characterized by collaboration and commitment and we contribute to long-term societal planning, sustainable growth and good service to residents. Does that sound interesting? Digitalization is one of our most important tools for developing activities in practice and creating real value for residents and employees. Now we are strengthening our ability to create direction, enable change and strengthen the municipality's collective capacity for transformation. We are looking for a development strategist who, together with colleagues in the digitalization unit, wants to drive this shift in earnest. Welcome to apply! 1 position(s). DUTIES You drive development within prioritized areas and handle and coordinate incoming questions and assignments from administrations, management and politics. The role includes, among other things: • Lead and develop the municipality's AI work in a goal-oriented manner, based on the activities' needs to create real value. • Create context and direction by coordinating digitalization initiatives across administrative boundaries and build common working methods and structures where needed. • Contribute to developing a structure, governance and management for digitalization that enables transformation and strengthens the activities' own capacity. • Receive and prepare incoming matters such as referrals and assignments from management and political level. • Contribute with a strategic perspective on digitalization within the organization. • Take responsibility for driving matters from idea or assignment to actual change. QUALIFICATIONS • Documented experience of driving development or change work. • Experience of strategically leading AI work. • Experience working close to management and supporting in prioritizations and decisions. • Ability to translate analysis and insights into concrete change. • Understand and can evaluate how data/information, analysis, AI and other digitalization can be used and translated into business development. • Express yourself well in Swedish in both speech and writing. • Experience of assimilating and applying relevant legislation in your work. • We believe you have an academic degree or equivalent in a relevant field. It is a merit if you have • Experience establishing information-driven organizations. • Experience with strategic work in portfolio management. • Experience with governance and management of digitalization. • Good understanding of operations and governance within municipalities or other politically governed organizations. Important qualities for us • You take responsibility for the whole and progress even when there is no clear assignment. • You interact with others in the organization for effective, coordinated solutions in line with our goals. • You have the ability to create direction in complexity. • You have an innovative and creative mindset where your own and others' ideas are tested, explored and utilized. • You contribute to participation through an open and inclusive way of working. • You have the ability to inspire others through your commitment. • You have a positive attitude and see opportunities for how you can contribute to creating value in different contexts. We will place great emphasis on personal suitability and will make a comprehensive assessment of your overall competencies. Salary form: Monthly salary. Form of employment: Permanent employment. Duration: Permanent, start date: 2026-09-01. Start date by agreement. Varberg Municipality welcomes diversity and sees differences as a strength, we hope that you as an applicant can contribute with your background and competence. Welcome to read more about what it is like to work with us at: https://varberg.se/jobb-och-foretagande/jobb-praktik-och-ideellt-arbete/till-dig-som-ska-borja-hos-oss Before employment with us, you need to show that you have the right to work in Sweden according to the Aliens Ordinance. This is done by proving citizenship in the EU/EEA or Switzerland, or by showing a work permit or exemption from it.

Overview

Type

job

Status

active

Visibility

public

City

Varberg

GPS

57.1259486, 12.2823013copyopen in

Email

[email protected]

Phone

+4634088862

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2

Published

12. 6. 2026

Edited

21. 6. 2026

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