Luleå University of Technology is growing rapidly with world-leading expertise in several research areas. We shape the future through innovative education and groundbreaking research results, and based on the Arctic region, we create global social benefits. Our scientific and artistic research and education are conducted in close collaboration with international, national and regional companies, public actors and leading universities. Luleå University of Technology has a total turnover of SEK 2 billion per year. We are currently 1,500 employees and have 17,900 students. In the coming years, billions of kronor will be invested in Norrbotten and Västerbotten in major projects aimed at a more sustainable society nationally as well as globally. Luleå University of Technology is involved in several of these highly topical research projects and the social transformation that follows. We have a wide range of programs to match the skills that are in demand. We hope you will help us build the sustainable businesses and communities of the future. The Luleå Railway Technology Center (JVTC) is a center formation at Luleå University of Technology that focuses on education, research and innovation in operational safety and maintenance for the rail transport system. The center is a collaboration center where companies, authorities, universities, and the surrounding community together drive development issues in, for example, methods, models and tools to ensure high operational safety and efficient maintenance of both existing and new systems and facilities. The center has existed at Luleå University of Technology since 1998 and has over the years been an important player in the development of the railway in the region. JVTC is now looking for an executive director who can lead and develop JVTC as a center formation and its role in the regional and national innovation system. The manager's tasks include representing the JVTC in national networks and programs, and developing international and European collaborations. The JVTC has a Board of Directors with representatives from industry, academia and public administration. For more information on the JVTC: https://www.ltu.se/forskning/centrumbildningar-och-samarbeten/jarnvagstekniskt-centrum Job description With the support of the board, you, as the director, drive and lead the further development of the center's organization and activities. You initiate and build research and development projects in collaboration with community organizations, industry and universities. You will maintain a close dialogue with funding bodies and further develop the Centre's regional, national and international collaborations. As a manager, you are also expected to actively participate in project work. As a manager, your main task is to take overall responsibility for the JVTC's activities and its further development. You work operationally in the JVTC's project activities, partly to be able to quality assure them, but also as a qualified performer in certain projects, for example in the role of project manager and/or activity manager. Qualifications To be suitable for the role of activity manager, you are expected to have good leadership skills, want to develop those around you, be a good communicator and be able to communicate and collaborate very well with people both in industry, universities, financiers and authorities. You should be a curious, driven and motivating person who, together with your colleagues, leads and follows the activities, and continuously analyzes opportunities and risks. You are expected to have knowledge and experience in the following areas: - Experience in business development - Experience working in and managing research and development projects (regional, national or international) - Experience in areas related to center formation - Understanding of research and development in academia - Good knowledge of the railway industry - Good oral and written communication skills in Swedish and English Merits for the position are: - A PhD in operations and maintenance engineering or equivalent scientific competence - A few years of current and relevant experience in business development in academia or equivalent activities - Some years of current and relevant experience in operations management in academia or equivalent activities - Leadership skills and ability to manage and develop activities - Self-awareness and ability to reflect on own leadership experiences - Demonstrated experience of budgetary or other financial responsibility - Experience in research and development - Good understanding of the rail innovation chain - Project management of collaborative projects in areas relevant to the creation of the center - Ability to promote good collaboration between different types of organizations - Ability to obtain external funding for research and development in collaboration with others - Experience in dissemination of scientific material through the organization of conferences or equivalent Information to be provided The position is a full-time position with location in Luleå. Access during February 2025 or as agreed. For further information, please contact the Head of the Department of Civil, Environmental and Natural Resources Engineering, Charlotta Johansson, 0920-49 1867, charlotta.johansson@ltu.se Trade union representative: SACO-S Diana Chroneer, 0920-49 2037 diana.chroneer@ltu.se OFR-S Lars Frisk, 0920-49 1792 lars.frisk@ltu.se How to apply We prefer that you apply for the position via the application button below where you attach a cover letter, CV/resume and copies of verified diplomas. Please mark your application with the reference number below. Both the application and the diplomas must be written in Swedish or English. Deadline for applications: January 31, 2025 Reference number: 73-2025