Training and Education Director at FMTIS

Swedish Armed Forces is in an exciting phase of development and growth. We are now seeking an open and relationship-oriented Exercise and Training Chief who wants to lead and develop work at Sweden's largest unit with over 2000 employees. If you are confident in your leadership role and want to contribute to creating conditions for Sweden's defense, then the role of Exercise and Training Chief (C J7) at the Swedish Armed Forces Telecommunications and Information Systems Unit (FMTIS) could be the job for you! About the J7 Department at FMTIS Staff FMTIS Staff supports the FMTIS commander in management and governance of the unit, located in Örebro and Enköping. The FMTIS staff is organized according to the NATO Joint Forces model with functions J0-J9. J7 is responsible for the unit's training and exercise activities, as well as Sports, wellness, and physical performance capabilities. The department is located together in Enköping. Primary Work Tasks As Exercise and Training Chief at FMTIS, you have a significant role driving and responsible for the unit's parts regarding: • Training - centrally coordinating and managing the unit's various training matters and competence supply plan • Exercises - coordinating, planning, and managing the unit's exercise activities • Sports, wellness, and physical performance - ensuring unit personnel are given opportunities for physical training and competitive activities. You are operational and lead the daily activities of the Exercise and Training Department (J7). You have personnel, budget, and operational responsibility for J7 and report directly to the staff chief. You are part of the staff management team. The assignment includes leading, developing, and implementing training strategies and processes aligned with the Swedish Armed Forces and FMTIS goals and missions. Together with your team, you will develop and manage operational and strategic training work across various areas. You work to create conditions for the unit's departments. Since the unit operates across Sweden, some travel is required. REQUIREMENTS Qualifications • Experience leading and driving training processes at the operational level in a large organization • Current and relevant experience in management positions with personnel and operational responsibility • Current and relevant leadership experience in management roles • Management positions including personnel responsibility • Good skills in Swedish and English, both spoken and written • Good document management skills (e.g., Office suite) • Driving license, class B minimum Personal Characteristics We seek someone who is structured, results-oriented, and able to see the big picture. You are confident and professional in your leadership role, have good collaboration skills, and can build and maintain trusting relationships. You apply trust-building leadership and have strong ability to communicate and motivate decisions. As Training and Exercise Chief, understanding organizational governance is crucial, so we seek someone interested and curious within their profession. You take responsibility and share knowledge and experiences that contribute to both team and unit development. Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability. MERITING Experience with: • Working on training issues within the Swedish Armed Forces • Swedish Armed Forces exercise planning • Swedish Armed Forces sports and wellness activities at unit level • Working in the Swedish Armed Forces management system PRIO • Project work • Good technical understanding of IT and Telecommunications • Strong presentation capabilities (The rest of the document follows the same professional translation style, maintaining the original structure and tone)