Business Development Manager in Information Management

About the Swedish Prison and Probation Service The Swedish Prison and Probation Service is growing – we are building new facilities, renovating existing ones, and expanding our operations. We are now seeking additional staff members. Our most important goal is to reduce recidivism – to break the cycle of crime. When we succeed, society becomes safer and more secure for everyone. We are the government agency responsible for prisons, probation services, remand facilities, and inmate transportation. The Information Governance and Development Section is responsible for governance and development within the information management field. Our tasks include developing governing documents, providing advice and support during organizational changes, changes in work methods, and when implementing or developing IT solutions. We are also responsible for the agency's process mapping. The Swedish Prison and Probation Service faces significant digital transformation work and needs to improve information management efficiency to meet the challenges ahead. We therefore need to expand our section with additional business development managers to meet these needs. Job Description The work will largely consist of participating in and/or leading various assignments and projects related to the development and digitalization of the Swedish Prison and Probation Service's information management, on behalf of the section. You will help build structure, develop our work methods, and improve how we work with information, documentation, data quality, and regulatory compliance within the organization. You will also work on enabling activities to facilitate digitalization, the use of AI, and more. The work takes place in close collaboration with other business development managers, management leaders, and archivists within the unit. You will also collaborate with other functions and operations within the agency. Qualifications We are looking for someone who is proactive and committed to promoting the organization's best interests in your reasoning and actions. You work well with others and have a strong ability to communicate, listen, and understand others' needs and perspectives. We prefer someone who enjoys leading a group when the situation requires it, and in that role can create engagement and participation. Additionally, you are creative and have an innovative approach to challenges that leads to improvements for the organization. For us, it is important that you share the Swedish Prison and Probation Service's fundamental values of a humanistic worldview, respect for the individual, and belief in people's willingness and ability to develop. You are also aware of and understand how background, culture, and group identity affect you and others. Furthermore, you are expected to contribute through your approach to ensuring that everyone is treated fairly. We place great emphasis on personal suitability. We are looking for someone who has: • Academic education in an area relevant to the position – such as social sciences, preferably information science or law – or equivalent competence acquired in other ways that the employer deems equivalent • Current and many years of experience in governance and development of information management in a large organization • Experience with digitalization of analog business processes • Documented experience leading or managing assignments/teams or projects • Experience leading workshops or similar activities focused on improvement and/or change work • Excellent ability to express yourself in speech and writing in Swedish • Good understanding of information architecture, metadata, information classification, and data quality It is also valuable to have: • Certification in information management • Experience working with information architecture and information management • Experience with change management • Experience participating in the implementation of new IT systems for information, document, and case management • Experience with process development • Knowledge of modeling methodology, primarily concept and information models • Familiarity with information governance models such as DAMA • Knowledge of the Swedish legal system. Other Information The Swedish Prison and Probation Service has chosen to eliminate the personal cover letter and replaced it with selection questions relevant to the position. Your answers to the selection questions and your CV will form the basis for whether you are qualified to proceed in the process. To be eligible for employment at the Swedish Prison and Probation Service, you must meet high standards regarding suitability, judgment, security and confidentiality awareness, and compliance with applicable laws. This means you uphold democratic values and the state values that apply to the Swedish Prison and Probation Service's operations. Some positions are classified as security-classified, and a security vetting with a background check will be conducted before an employment decision is made. For certain security-classified positions, Swedish citizenship is required. The Swedish Prison and Probation Service welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Read more about security vetting here: https://www.kriminalvarden.se/jobba-hos-oss/rekryteringsprocessen/sakerhetsprovning-vid-rekrytering/ The position may involve civil contingency placement at the Swedish Prison and Probation Service. Read more about civil contingency placement here: https://www.kriminalvarden.se/jobba-hos-oss/rekryteringsprocessen/krigsplacering/ Individual salary determination applies. A probationary employment period may be applied. The Swedish Prison and Probation Service strives for an even gender balance and increased diversity. To submit your application, click the application link in the job posting. Questions about how to apply and upload your CV should be directed to Varbi. Questions about specific positions will be answered by the contact person specified in the posting. We politely but firmly decline direct contact from staffing and recruitment companies as well as sellers of recruitment advertisements. The Swedish Prison and Probation Service has procurement agreements in place.

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