Technical Object Leader, CIMT, Umeå
Workplace: Umeå, Sverige
Expires: August 17, 2025
Region Västerbotten works to ensure that good health and sustainable development strengthen each other. We take responsibility for equality in welfare and that research and innovation deliver results. We are now seeking a Technical Object Leader for the Technical Platform unit at the Center for Information Technology and Medical Technology (CIMT). As a Technical Object Leader, you will be responsible for the region's entire IT infrastructure including data centers, IT security solutions, networks, and telecommunication, together with around 20 competent IT technicians. This role offers the chance to influence exciting operations with cutting-edge technology, extensive digitalization, and societal impact.
Main requirements:
- Genuine interest in technology and commitment to improving infrastructure, security, and digitalization.
- Solution-oriented, curious, service-minded attitude.
- Good communication skills with ability to adapt communication style.
- Build trust with internal and external stakeholders including colleagues, suppliers, and other partners.
- University degree in IT (e.g., Computer Science) or equivalent knowledge and professional experience.
- Experience with budget work and financial follow-up.
- Experience with vendor management and contract administration.
- Professional experience in operation and maintenance of complex IT environments with high IT-security requirements.
- Ability to document according to established routines.
- Good oral and written expression in Swedish and English.
Responsibilities:
- Lead work within the object together with operational leaders.
- Responsible for the region's entire IT infrastructure including data centers, IT security, networks, and telecommunication.
- Manage budgets and lead investment and procurement work within the area in cooperation with contract and business support.
- Act as important collaboration partner for all objects within the region to ensure reliable and robust IT infrastructure for the region's technology delivery.
- Work closely with architects, project managers, technicians, and managers at various levels.
Required hard skills:
- IT infrastructure management
- Budget management and financial follow-up
- Vendor management and contract administration
- High IT-security environment maintenance
- Documentation skills following established standards
Recommended hard skills:
- Experience in large-scale IT operations
- Familiarity with digital transformation initiatives
Soft skills:
- Solution-oriented mindset
- Curiosity
- Service orientation
- Communication adaptability
- Trust-building with diverse stakeholders
Natural languages:
- Swedish (Proficient)
- English (Proficient)
Cultural skills:
- Collaboration across departments and organizations
- Embracing diversity and inclusion
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