Business Strategist for the IT Department

The Swedish Parliament Administration is an authority tasked with supporting the work of the parliament. Approximately 750 politically neutral employees work at the Swedish Parliament Administration on a variety of tasks. We are now seeking an Operations Strategist to strengthen the IT department's efforts in driving and coordinating strategic and operational assignments from a holistic perspective. Your work will be independent, and you will have the opportunity to influence the role's design to some extent. **Your Responsibilities** - Provide qualified support to the managers of the IT department in developing operations at both strategic and operational levels. - Act as a coordinator for the development and follow-up of strategies and policies. - Coordinate the department's operational planning and follow-up. - Participate in and drive cross-functional development initiatives within and between departments. - Lead workshops, conduct analyses, write reports, and produce decision-making materials and presentations. As an Operations Strategist, you will work broadly, covering everything from qualified management support and coordination of investigations and strategic issues to operational planning. A key function will be collaboration—with both units and sections within the IT department and with other departments within the Swedish Parliament Administration as well as external stakeholders. You are expected to provide ongoing support, including through structured environmental analysis and international contacts. You will report to the department head and participate as a presenter at management meetings. **Your Qualifications** We are looking for someone who: - Has worked in the IT field for several years, both at a technical level and with relevant regulations. - Has extensive experience in business development and project management within IT. - Has an academic background suitable for the role, such as an engineering degree, or other experience considered equivalent. - Has experience working with investigations, roadmaps, strategies, and policies. - Is accustomed to handling and analyzing data, writing reports, and producing decision-making materials and presentations. - Has experience in both strategic and operational management. - Has strong communication skills and can express oneself very well in both spoken and written forms. It is an advantage if you have experience in enterprise architecture within IT and overarching technology choices and trade-offs with high IT security requirements. As an Operations Strategist with us, you will thrive if you are a driven and innovative person who is unafraid to challenge traditional approaches. You are curious and willing to familiarize yourself with the organization to understand existing needs. Given the role's multiple points of contact, you need to be both communicative and attentive, with the ability to collaborate and inspire trust. You should also be meticulous and quality-conscious in your working methods. Significant emphasis will be placed on your personal qualities. The position is classified in a security category, which requires Swedish citizenship and a successful security clearance. We welcome applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds. - Employment Type: Permanent position - Scope: Full-time The Swedish Parliament Administration employs a probationary period. **We Offer You** At the Swedish Parliament Administration, you will work with stimulating, developmental, and socially beneficial tasks close to the core of democracy. Here, you will have professional challenges and good conditions regarding vacation, occupational pension, parental leave, and professional development. The premises of the parliament include a gym and training facilities offering various workouts every day. We strive to ensure a good work-life balance for our employees and offer remote work to some extent. **Application** Apply via www.riksdagen.se, no later than November 23, 2025. Reference number: 487-2025/26 We work competency-based throughout the process and are committed to an inclusive, fair, objective, and candidate-friendly process. Therefore, we ask you to answer a number of screening questions instead of writing a personal letter. **Miscellaneous** The Swedish Parliament Administration has determined its method of recruitment and requests that all offers of advertising and recruitment assistance in connection with this advertisement be declined. **Contact Us** - Jan Alberts, Department Head, 08-786 41 72 - Martina Brännvall, HR Specialist, 08-786 57 32 **Union Representatives** - Peter Stoltz, Saco, 08-786 40 00 - Anneli Löfling, ST, 08-786 40 00 - Lars Vestberg, Seko, 08-786 40 00 The Swedish Parliament is the heart of democracy in Sweden. The mission of the Swedish Parliament Administration is to create the best possible conditions for the parliament and its members. It is a unique mission that we take pride in. We have exciting tasks that challenge us professionally. At the same time, we maintain a good balance between work and leisure. Our core values—quality, competence, and commitment—provide us with a common direction. Together, we ensure that democracy functions effectively.