Project Manager in the Defense Industry
Workplace: Arboga, Sverige
Expires: August 13, 2025
Responsible project manager with technical background for upgrading and modifying ground-based landing radar systems at Swedish Armed Forces installations across the country. Combines technical leadership with societal benefit, working with exciting defense systems in a flexible and developing environment.
Main requirements:
- Completed secondary education or higher
- Experience in project management preferably in technology or defense industry
- Strong leadership skills to motivate and inspire team
- Good communication skills in Swedish, both oral and written
- Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic and challenging environment
- B driver's license due to travel requirements
- Security clearance with background check due to defense secrecy constraints
Responsibilities:
- Lead projects from initiation to completion meeting all technical and operational requirements
- Coordinate resources and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders including subcontractors
- Develop strategies to ensure project success and risk management
- Contribute to continuous improvement and innovation in project processes
- Ensure project goals are met and results delivered as expected
Required hard skills:
- Project management experience
- Good written and spoken Swedish
- B driver's license
Recommended hard skills:
- Technical education or background in electrical engineering, systems engineering, maintenance technology or similar
- Experience working with the Swedish Armed Forces
- Knowledge of radar or other defense systems
- Experience from the construction or contracting industry
- Proficiency in English is meritorious due to extensive documentation and contact with national and international actors
Soft skills:
- Responsible and proactive
- Initiative-taking and action-oriented
- Leadership capability to motivate and inspire team
- Good communication skills
- Flexibility and adaptability
Natural languages:
- Swedish (Proficient)
- English (Basic familiarity)
Cultural skills:
- Understanding of defense sector environment and culture
- Ability to handle security-sensitive and confidential information
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