Umeå continues to grow—and we’re doing so with high ambitions. We are now looking for a strategic and proactive manager who wants to help lead and develop the municipality’s overall management of internal processes.

This is a newly created key role in which you will work closely with the City Manager and the political leadership and have a significant opportunity to influence the municipality’s development. 

The City Executive Office is the municipality’s central management and development function, responsible for governance, coordination, and strategic development. You will have operational and strategic responsibility for certain overarching areas within the administration and will work in close collaboration with other managers within the City Executive Office.

We look forward to receiving your application! 

About the Job

You will serve as a department head responsible for establishing and leading a newly created department. The role involves building, shaping, and developing the department’s operations, functions, and staff in the following areas:

• staff and investigative functions,
• legal affairs,
• municipal secretariat,
• city archives,
• elections and guardianship services.

The role also entails functional responsibility for the whistleblower function and for data protection, as well as coordinating efforts within the Umeå region. You will work closely with senior management and governing bodies and have overall responsibility for leading and developing operational support. The role also includes representing the municipality and coordinating certain regional collaboration forums.

As Deputy Administrative Director, you report directly to the City Manager. You support and stand in for her, and serve as a key link between political leadership and operational activities. You also play a key role in the administration’s strategic planning and development.

Working closely with the City Manager, political leadership, and the administration’s managers, you create the conditions for effective coordination, efficient decision-making processes, and clear progress. You will serve as a bridge between the City Executive Office and other administrative departments and work to ensure effective collaboration on city-wide issues. You will also actively contribute to the continued development of the organization and its quality assurance efforts.

Who are you?

You thrive in an environment with many stakeholders and have a strong ability to build trust and create sustainable partnerships. With a clear big-picture perspective and strong analytical skills, you successfully navigate between different needs and interests to find common paths forward. You understand the bigger picture and focus on long-term goals and results.

You are structured and pragmatic, with the ability to translate strategic goals into concrete action. As a leader, you are confident, clear, and inclusive. With a consultative approach, high integrity, and professionalism, you inspire engagement and help others grow. You are communicative, responsive, and decisive, with a focus on results and progress.

We are looking for someone who has:  

• an academic degree in a field relevant to the position, such as political science, economics, law, public administration, or equivalent,
• management experience, preferably with experience leading other managers,
• experience leading and driving change and development initiatives,
• several years of experience in municipal, regional, or state government operations, as well as a good understanding of board or committee processes,
• solid knowledge of investigative work, governance processes, and public law,
• the ability to translate political goals and decisions into practical action and to ensure results through systematic follow-up.

The position is security-classified and requires Swedish citizenship. 

Why Umeå Municipality?

We offer you:

• a strategically central role with a broad mandate and responsibility,
• a challenging assignment in collaboration with knowledgeable and dedicated colleagues,
• the opportunity to influence the development of a Umeå on its way to 200,000 residents,
• an employer that values work-life balance, sustainability, and long-term leadership. 

We look forward to receiving your application! Please attach your resume. You do not need to include a cover letter, but be sure to complete the screening questions in the application form.  

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About Umeå Municipality

Umeå Municipality is the region’s largest employer, with over 13,000 essential employees. Our organization is divided into nine departments, and together we work to ensure that Umeå grows thoughtfully. Our core values are based on a citizen-centered approach, transparency, trust, and continuous improvement. With us, you’ll work on missions that are vital to society, helping to ensure that Umeå remains a safe, secure, and fun place to live.

Umeå is northern Sweden’s largest city, offering a rich variety of experiences and opportunities. We’re a city of associations and culture that offers a richer life even outside of work. Here, you can learn what it’s like to live in Umeå: Moving to Umeå Municipality

We’re growing, so maybe we’re looking for you? Do you want more, too? We offer fair working conditions, great benefits, and excellent opportunities for lifelong learning, as well as jobs that are important to everyone who lives and works here. We look forward to hearing from you.