Would you like to lead an organization that plays a vital role in society and help shape the future of Umeå?

Umeå is growing and developing at a rapid pace. At Streets and Parks, we work to create an attractive, accessible, and sustainable municipality for the residents of today and tomorrow.

We are now looking for an experienced and development-oriented department head who wants to lead an operation with qualified staff that administers and processes transportation service permits, financial data, permits for the use of public spaces, traffic engineering issues, and geographic information systems (GIS).

This is a role for someone who values organization and order, is driven by creating a positive work environment for employees and developing operations, and wants to contribute to sustainable community development.

Your Mission

As a manager, you are responsible for the administration of Streets and Parks, regulatory oversight, and specialized support related to urban development and the public environment. In this role, you will lead, develop, and coordinate operations based on political goals, legislation, the municipality’s strategic direction, and the needs of residents. You will have responsibility for personnel, workplace safety, operations, and the budget for your direct reports.

You will also serve as a strategic support to the Operations Manager on issues related to operational development, planning, management, follow-up, and change management.

The role includes:

• Leading, assigning, and monitoring operations within regulatory functions and specialized units.
• Ensuring legally sound, efficient, and equitable case handling in accordance with applicable legislation and guidelines.
• Being responsible for the operations’ finances, quality, work environment, and workforce development.
• Drive operational development with a focus on digitization, efficiency improvements, and quality enhancements.
• Support the Head of Operations in strategic development, operational planning, and follow-up.

Serve as an active member of the organization’s management team. Represent the organization in dialogue with citizens, businesses, politicians, and other stakeholders.

We are looking for someone who

Is a confident, experienced, and engaging leader who helps people grow and organizations develop. You have:

• Several years of experience in management and leadership with responsibility for personnel, budgets, and operations.
• Documented experience in organizational development and change management.
• A strong ability to translate strategic goals into concrete results.
• An academic degree that the employer deems relevant to the position.
• Strong ability to communicate in Swedish, both verbally and in writing.

Experience in municipal operations, law and public administration, urban planning, the transportation sector, or GIS is a plus.

To succeed in this role

We place great emphasis on your personal qualities. You are:

• Strategic and analytical.
• Development-oriented and change-driven.
• A relationship-builder and effective communicator.
• Confident in your leadership and clear in your decision-making.
• Collaboration-oriented with the ability to foster engagement and participation. 

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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 administrative 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

Our team is 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.