Department Manager, Operations Support and Development

Piteå kommun · Vollzeit

Svartuddsvägen 1, Piteå, Schweden

Do you want to lead and develop the function that drives the future of Property and Service Management? We are now seeking an engaging and development-oriented manager who wants to combine strategic leadership, operations development, and social benefit in one of the management's central key roles. We are looking for a new manager for the Operations Support and Development Department. We are looking for someone who is attracted to development work and likes to think in new ways, embraces a humble approach, and thrives in a central role for the management's future development. Property and Service Management consists of the operations of properties, meal service, cleaning, and operations support and development. Together, we are responsible for important services that every day contribute to a functioning everyday life for the municipality's citizens, where operations support and development is a central enabler. About the Assignment Operations Support & Development has a management-wide assignment to provide administrative support to the management's operations and to maintain and drive operations development. The work includes, among other things, management and leadership regarding finance and reporting, procurement coordination, IT and digitalization issues. The department also includes Office Service, which provides support and service to the entire municipal organization, from providing office-related products to print production. Our leadership is characterized by trust, collaboration, and shared responsibility for the entire management's development. Responsibilities As manager of Operations Support and Development, you lead a competent team of specialists and generalists within the areas mentioned above. In this role, you manage 8 employees. You are responsible for ensuring that operations support not only functions today but also develops for tomorrow's needs. The role combines strategic leadership with a clear focus on development, coordination, and continuous improvements. You are a central member of the management's leadership team and actively contribute to shaping the management's long-term strategy, priorities, and development work. The assignment includes working toward a more unified management with a shared holistic perspective, and you will also lead or participate in major management-wide collaboration groups and change initiatives. Who Are You? We are looking for someone who is a confident and engaging leader who likes to create results together with others. You inspire and create a culture where commitment, work satisfaction, and diversity are integrated in a value-creating way. You have a strong development focus and thrive with driving change and development work in close collaboration with others. At the same time, you have the courage and integrity to independently advance matters, make decisions within your area of responsibility, and represent the management in various contexts. You have the ability to switch between strategic perspectives and practical implementation. You see opportunities in change and are driven by developing both operations and people. To succeed in the role, we believe you have academic education that the employer deems relevant or equivalent experience. You have experience leading operations, managers, or qualified specialist functions. We believe you have previously worked with quality management, governance, operations development, and/or digitalization. To succeed in the role, you need to be analytical, structured, and have the ability to create engagement and participation. It is a merit if you have experience from public operations or another organization with complex operations. More About the Position The position is full-time and permanent. Start date by agreement. A probationary period may be applied. Welcome to submit your application by 2026-10-04 Your application documents are public records and are handled in accordance with the principle of public access. If you have a decision regarding protected personal data, we ask you to contact the Recruitment Team for an alternative route by phone 0911-69 65 10. 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