Are you looking for a challenge that requires a trustworthy leadership style combined with significant responsibility? We are currently seeking a Functional Manager for SJ Traffic Management, where you will have personnel responsibility as well as strategic responsibility in operational activities. You will be offered a dynamic role with a fast pace, where you will truly have the opportunity to develop as a leader. Does this sound like something for you? We warmly welcome your application!
ABOUT THE POSITION
The operational activities at SJ Traffic Management are available around the clock to ensure excellent customer care and that customers reach their final destination. Furthermore, SJ Traffic Management acts as operational management for staff serving on our trains. Our goal is to have a customer-focused traffic management that ensures efficient resource management of tracks, vehicles, and personnel.
SJ Traffic Management is responsible for running traffic in a qualitative manner and fulfilling the customer promises we have made at SJ. As a Functional Manager, you will have a dynamic role where active leadership within the team is important, and you will handle both operational and strategic issues for the function. You will be part of a team with broad expertise that views changes in pace as a welcome challenge.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Job Responsibilities
In the role of Functional Manager, you will be responsible for employees and functions within one or a couple of areas at SJ Traffic Management. You will have a clear customer focus as you lead and coordinate the work of the function. You are responsible for developing processes, methods, tools, and routines for the function, often in collaboration with other production-related units at SJ.
As a Functional Manager, your areas of responsibility will include:
* Having personnel responsibility and addressing personnel issues for your team.
* Having functional responsibility and leading meetings for the function and SJ Traffic Management.
* Working on improvement projects and developing processes, methods, tools, and routines.
WE ARE LOOKING FOR YOU WHO
Expectations for the candidate
To succeed in this role, we see that you are attentive, have a high analytical capacity, and are trustworthy. You can set boundaries, are confident in your decision-making, and can prioritize tasks. To lead your team effectively, strong communication skills are required, and you should enjoy motivating, coaching, and developing others. You thrive in a varied environment and can be flexible and adaptable when needed. You have a good ability to act commercially and to develop the organization and processes together with other colleagues. Collaborating with others is something that drives you as you will create, develop, and maintain relationships both internally and externally.
We are looking for you who:
- Have a degree from a university or equivalent experience
- Have at least 3-5 years of work experience with leadership experience in operational management
- Speak and write fluently in Swedish and English
It is an advantage if you have:
* Experience in business development, strategic improvement work, or project management
* Experience working with training-related issues
* Experience dealing with collective agreements and labor law matters
The position is a permanent role with a start date to be agreed upon. The position is based at our headquarters in central Stockholm, and we at SJ offer you the opportunity to work through a hybrid solution of digital meetings remotely as well as being present in the office. However, this role requires a high presence at the workplace. Selection is ongoing, so please submit your application as soon as possible. A probationary period may be applicable for this position. We warmly welcome your application!
OUR RECRUITMENT PROCESS
This recruitment process is managed by Academic Work, and SJ's request is that all inquiries regarding the position be sent to Academic Work. Responsible recruitment consultant:
[email protected]
The recruitment process includes two selection tests: a personality test and a cognitive ability test. The tests are a tool to find the candidate with the highest potential for the position and to promote equality, diversity, and a fair recruitment process.
INFORMATION ABOUT THE COMPANY
SJ is a Swedish travel company that offers sustainable train journeys both independently and in collaboration with others. SJ is one of Sweden's greenest brands and part of the solution for achieving climate goals. The group's more than 6,600 employees in Sweden and Norway all contribute to increased train travel – SJ is moving Sweden forward.
Founded in 1856
Employees: 6,600
Revenue: 10,600 MSEK
Read more here: https://www.sj.se/om-sj