Contract Manager for Operations and Maintenance Agreements at the Traffic Office

Stockholm – our capital city filled with millions of dreams, expectations, and ambitions. We work for everyone living here today and in the future. We are now looking for someone who wants to think big, new, and differently with us – for the people of Stockholm. The Traffic Office is responsible for maintaining and developing Stockholm's public spaces to ensure they are safe, attractive, accessible, and sustainable. This mission includes everything from managing the existing urban environment to implementing strategic investment projects and planning for tomorrow's growing metropolis. To accomplish our mission, we are about 470 colleagues, primarily located in the newly renovated premises of the Technical Committee House on Kungsholmen. Together, we ensure that Stockholm continues to be a leading city with sustainable transport solutions and vibrant environments, both today and in the future. Welcome to us Do you have experience working with contract agreements? We are looking for someone who wants to grow in a broad role as a contract manager. With us, you will take significant responsibility for the City of Stockholm's operation and maintenance agreements for road signs, railings, portals, street name signs, and flagging—an exciting agreement that touches many parts of the organization and creates real community benefits. If you want to develop in a role with many points of contact, this is a fantastic opportunity for you! The Supervisory and Operations unit is part of the Urban Environment Department, consisting of a total of 17 driven employees who perform important work directly connected to citizens' everyday lives. Currently, there are nine contract managers within the unit. Each contract manager has their own operational agreement but shares knowledge and supports each other on various issues. The operational agreements currently managed by the unit include public toilets, graffiti removal, wildlife management, pest control, road markings, road signs, railings, portals, street emergency services, and the city's flagging. The unit's responsibilities also include supervision and inspection of the street environment as well as bike emergency services. In Supervisory and Operations, we highly value quality, engagement, and collaboration. We offer We place a high value on quality, engagement, and collaboration. We offer you a secure workplace where we help and support each other in our daily work and care for a good working environment. You will have opportunities for personal development and participation in workplace influence. We have flexible working hours and the option to exchange vacation day supplements for extra time off. Depending on work tasks and operational needs, there is the possibility to alternate between office work and working from home two days a week. Workplace health and safety are important to us. We offer wellness reimbursement, wellness hours, and the opportunity to participate in wellness activities. Read more about our benefits here! Your role As a contract manager, you will be responsible for operation and maintenance agreements for road signs, railings, portals, street name signs, and flagging, alongside a colleague. Your responsibilities will include: - Monitoring the contract agreement, both continuously and proactively. - Assigning penalties for deficiencies in the supplier's performance. - Communicating with suppliers, citizens, and other departments within the City of Stockholm. - Budgeting and forecasting. - Collaborating, coordinating, and communicating with internal and external parties. - Contract development. - Participation in new contract procurements. The role is characterized by independence and requires a strong personal drive, while you will have close support from the unit manager. Here, you will also have excellent opportunities to influence and develop your work. Your qualifications and experience To succeed as a contract manager, you need to have: - Post-secondary education and/or experience deemed relevant by the employer for the role. - Current experience with independent responsibility for contracts. - Experience in contract monitoring. - Familiarity with IT-based tools for contracts. - Proficiency in Excel. - Good communication skills in Swedish, both spoken and written. - A valid driver's license (B). It is advantageous if you have: - Experience with contract agreements and contract monitoring. - Experience working in public administration. - Experience with constructions in urban environments, e.g., railings and portals. - Local knowledge of the City of Stockholm. - Participation in procurements. - Knowledge of contract law, AB 04, ABT 06, and AFF. We are looking for someone who is accustomed to taking responsibility for their work and can independently structure and drive their tasks forward. You act professionally based on your profession and role. You also possess well-founded and clear values that are reflected in your expressions and actions. As a person, you are secure, stable, and self-aware. Furthermore, you plan and organize your work efficiently, prioritize, and meet set deadlines. You communicate clearly, ensuring that messages are conveyed and expectations are clear for all involved. Since the position involves many points of contact, it is important that you are a responsive person who appreciates and has the ability to collaborate with others. We place great emphasis on personal qualities, motivation, and engagement for the position. We warmly welcome your application! Other information