Operations Manager for Infrastructure and Function at the City Environment Administration

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Description At the City Environment Administration, approximately 1,000 people work with overall responsibility for Gothenburg's public spaces and coordinated accessibility. The Administration is responsible for places that residents use and visit every day. As one of the city's four city development administrations that, collectively, work on the city's sustainability. Stay updated by following the City Environment Administration on LinkedIn and Snapchat. The Operations and Maintenance Division is responsible for planning, ordering, implementation, and follow-up of operations and maintenance. In collaboration with other divisions, administrations, and companies, the division contributes to long-term planning, implementation, and follow-up of the city's operations and maintenance. The division consists of five operational areas with associated units. The Infrastructure and Function operational area has a shared mission to carry out infrastructure projects, workshop operations, and operations and maintenance. The operations perform corrective maintenance on, for example, parking lots, squares, and sidewalks; provide on-call and emergency response for traffic incidents and acute traffic obstacles; participate in traffic control for events; operate traffic devices such as road signs and street name signs; perform metalworking and workshop operations; manage stone and sign storage; operate and manage bridges; and regulate internal waterways. Work Responsibilities As Operations Manager, you are responsible for leading, developing, and following up on the Infrastructure and Function operations. You have overall responsibility for operations, budget, employees, and work environment, and ensure that the operations contribute to the organization's strategic goals. In this role, you lead through your subordinate managers and create conditions for sustainable and trust-based leadership. You collaborate closely with other operations, administrations, contractors, and external stakeholders to ensure that the city's infrastructure and functions are managed and developed efficiently. Further, you will Lead and develop based on political decisions, goals, and mandates Have overall responsibility for operations, budget, personnel, and work environment Ensure efficient planning, implementation, and follow-up of the operations' deliverables Drive change and development initiatives with a focus on quality, innovation, and sustainability Develop collaboration with internal and external stakeholders Take responsibility for strategic workforce planning and the organization's long-term development Represent the operations in management groups, networks, and collaboration forums Qualifications We are looking for someone who has Relevant academic education or other education and work experience that the employer considers equivalent Several years of documented experience in management and leadership at a strategic level Experience leading managers and larger operations Experience with budget, operations, and personnel responsibility Good knowledge of governance and management within public operations or other complex organizations Very good ability to express yourself in speech and writing in Swedish Experience within infrastructure operations, maintenance, operations, or technical management B-class driver's license Meritorious Experience working in a politically governed organization Experience in change management and operations development Knowledge in sustainable urban development, asset management, or community building We are looking for a person who thrives in the role of a clear leader with a focus on collaboration and development. You are motivated by clear goals and translate them into concrete actions through a structured approach. You follow up on results, adapt your work when circumstances change, and ensure that the operations reach their goals and deliverables. You are development-oriented and take initiative for improvements by actively monitoring the external environment and reflecting on the operations' work methods. You communicate clearly, adapt your message to the recipient and situation, and create understanding and participation. You have good collaboration skills and build trustful relationships by listening, showing respect, and contributing to a positive work environment where the shared mission is in focus. You are confident in your professional role, set clear boundaries, and make professional decisions even in challenging situations. You handle objections factually and safeguard the operations' mission and guidelines. With a good overall perspective, you see how your own operations connect with the organization as a whole. You collaborate across organizational boundaries, take advantage of different perspectives, and contribute to solutions that create value for the whole. You also have the ability to influence and engage others. Through clear communication and well-founded arguments, you create motivation, participation, and drive toward common goals. Terms Our workplace focuses on development, collaboration, and diversity and offers, among other things, flexible working hours and other benefits to promote work-life balance. In the City of Gothenburg, we apply individual and differentiated salary setting. Read more at: Salary, compensation and benefits - City of Gothenburg Things to consider when applying In accordance with the Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we ask you to omit sensitive personal information from your application, and we only accept applications through this job listing. Read more about how the City Environment Administration handles your personal information at: How the City Environment Administration processes personal information - City of Gothenburg If you become a final candidate, you will need to: Provide a valid passport or national ID card. Valid driver's license Verify your qualifications through, for example, grades or certificates. Important Dates Friday, September 4: candidates are invited to a first interview with the employer and union representatives. Interviews are held in person. Friday, September 11: those who advance are invited to a second interview. Interviews are held in person. Tuesday, September 22 and Thursday, September 24: one or two final candidates will complete a full-day leadership assessment on site.Description At the City Environment Administration, approximately 1,000 people work with overall responsibility for Gothenburg's public spaces and coordinated accessibility. The Administration is responsible for places that residents use and visit every day. As one of the city's four city development administrations that, collectively, work on the city's sustainability. Stay updated by following the City Environment Administration on LinkedIn and Snapchat. The Operations and Maintenance Division is responsible for planning, ordering, implementation, and follow-up of operations and…

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job

Status

active

Visibility

public

City

Göteborg

Address

Göteborgs Stad

GPS

57.705114058146, 11.968068971252copyopen in

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Published

9. 7. 2026

Edited

3. 8. 2026

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