Trafikverket
Do you want a varied workday where you can see the results of your efforts? As a project manager at the Swedish Transport Administration, you will contribute to a green, smooth, and safe infrastructure for today’s and tomorrow’s Sweden.
Within the Maintenance Operations area, we are responsible for delivering safe and accessible roads and railways. By managing, maintaining, and developing the current and future road and railway systems, we lay the foundation for the transportation of goods for businesses and the travel of millions of people every day, all year round. Competence development is a top priority for us, regardless of your role or where you are in your professional life. With us, you make a difference!
At the Swedish Transport Administration, we work to bring Sweden closer together. We believe that a combination of diverse experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives is the best foundation for building a workplace free from discrimination and an environment where everyone thrives and does their best. We value diversity where the common denominators are reliability, commitment, and courage. This is how we best represent our society.
The Maintenance Operations area is responsible for managing, maintaining, and developing the current and future road and railway systems through procurement, management, and follow-up of maintenance projects. Within the Infrastructure Technology unit in the south, we work on the maintenance of structures (bridges, tunnels, rock cuts) and technical installations. Our maintenance work includes assessing the condition, planning, and executing preventive and corrective actions, as well as replacing existing structures.
Your responsibilities include planning, leading, and executing projects involving structures of varying sizes and complexities according to directives and specifications with a focus on time, cost, and content. You will work with procurement, project design, risk management, communication planning, follow-up, and be responsible for feedback on experiences. You will have the support of technical specialists, consultants, and contractors. You will also engage with the public, contractors, media, etc., within your defined area of responsibility.
As a project manager at the Swedish Transport Administration, there are significant opportunities for development. We want you to reach your full potential, whether you wish to broaden your knowledge, advance into a management role, or specialize further. You will be part of one of Sweden’s largest client organizations, and the combined project management expertise of our approximately 1,000 project managers is unique. As a project manager, you will have access to various forums for experience sharing, networks, training, as well as talent and development programs.
The Swedish Transport Administration offers a workplace where we treat each other with respect and care, in an open and innovative culture. Good performance is always rewarded, and we are careful to create conditions for a good balance between work, family, and leisure. We are proud to be recognized as one of Sweden’s best employers.
To succeed in this role, your leadership skills are crucial. You communicate in a receptive and clear manner. Furthermore, you create engagement and participation, and you are confident in delegating and reporting results. You are proactive, structured, and possess strong analytical abilities. Since the position involves a lot of collaboration with internal support functions, external consultants, and contractors, we place great importance on your collaborative skills, as well as your ability to plan, lead, and follow up.
In addition to personal qualities, we want you to have:
It is a merit if you have:
What happens next? If you proceed in the recruitment process, you will be required to complete web-based tests that will be sent out digitally a few days after the application deadline has passed. For those candidates who progress to an interview, these will take place via Skype and are scheduled for week 3 of 2026. We will keep you informed continuously through your provided email. We primarily use email (from the address: [email protected]) for correspondence and invitations. Please check your inbox and spam folder regularly during this time to ensure you receive all information from us.
Do you wish to work partially remotely? In this position, there may be the opportunity to work from home for up to 40 percent of your working time.