Company description

AFRY offers services in engineering, design, digitalization and consulting. We are dedicated experts in industry, energy and infrastructure, creating value for future generations. AFRY has Nordic roots with global reach. Our common principles - Result driven, Client centric, Empowering and Accountable - guide us in how we work, develop and succeed together. Join us in accelerating the transition to a sustainable society.

Job description

We are now looking for a Section Manager for our automation business in Umeå! Here you get the opportunity to take over a well-functioning business with established customer relationships, competent employees and a stable project business that stands on a strong foundation.

In the role of Section Manager, you have overall responsibility for your business, where you lead and further develop a team of about 30 automation engineers and specialists. Your mission will be to manage and strengthen the culture and structure that already exists, while driving continued development of both employees and business. Through a present and engaging leadership, you create the conditions for well-being, performance and long-term competence development in the group.

The role involves close cooperation with customers in the industry in the local area where you, together with your team, deliver qualified automation solutions and project business. With a clear business responsibility, you work actively to nurture and develop existing customer relationships, while identifying new opportunities in the region.

As section manager, you are responsible for the section's results, project deliveries and profitability, as well as for areas such as strategy, recruitment and skills supply. You operate in a larger context within AFRY and collaborate with other managers and business units to continue to develop the business in the region and in Sweden.

The work is mainly done on site at our offices or at the client, but can be partly combined with work from home if necessary.

Qualifications

We are looking for you who are a curious and relationship-focused leader with the ability to both manage and develop an already well-functioning business. You are motivated by creating good conditions for your employees and have a genuine interest in developing both people and business over time. With a responsive and relationship-building approach, you build trust in both the team and in customer relationships.

You are business-minded and have an understanding of what it takes to run a profitable project business. At the same time, you are curious and forward-looking, with the ability to see opportunities for further development and improvement. You thrive in a role where you get to combine structure and long-term thinking with an operational commitment in everyday life.

We would like you to have the following experience and skills:

• Relevant university or civil engineering education or equivalent experience in the relevant field
• Experience in leadership, either with personnel responsibility or as a project manager
• Background in automation, industry or related technology area with a connection to project deliveries
• Experience working with customer relations, business development and sales
• Experience working with budget, results and follow-up
• Very good knowledge of Swedish and English, in speech and writing
• B-driving license as customer visits in the local area are a natural part of the service

If, based on the requirements profile, we see that your knowledge and professional experience may be right for us, we will use tests as a next step in identifying your potential. That is, how well you match the personality and problem-solving skills parts of the profile. The tests also help us to ensure a more accurate and fair recruitment process.

For all recruitments at AFRY, an ID check, reference checks and verification of education are always carried out as a basis. Read more about our recruitment process at: https://afry.com/sv/karriar/rekryteringsprocess (https://afry.com/sv/karriar/rekryteringsprocess)

Further information

We offer a stable and stimulating work environment where you can take over a well-established business and at the same time be given the opportunity to influence its further development. As a manager with us, you will have access to leadership development, a strong internal network and support from functions such as HR, recruitment and sales.

In addition to this, we offer, among other things:

• Collective agreement and competitive conditions
• Competence development through training and assignments
• Individual development plans
• An active staff club with activities in sports, culture and health

The position is a permanent full-time position with location in Umeå. Start is according to agreement. Last day to apply: 2026-06-15. Selection is ongoing and the position may be filled before the deadline.

Contact details: For questions about the position, please contact: Peter Dahl, Director & Head of Advanced Manufacturing: peter.dahl@afry.com (mailto:peter.dahl@afry.com), 0702 331 504 For questions about the recruitment process, please contact: Linn Ehrnberg, Recruitment Partner: linn.ehrnberg@afry.com (mailto:linn.ehrnberg@afry.com), 0722 070 106

We decline direct contact with staffing and recruitment agencies and sellers of additional job advertisements.

At AFRY, we drive change in everything we do. We believe that change happens when bold ideas come together, when we collaborate, innovate and embrace creative solutions, that's how we create the future. We are constantly looking for qualified candidates to join our inclusive teams around the world. Join us and accelerate the green transition