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 almost SEK 2.1 billion per year. We are currently 1,900 employees and have 18,700 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 want to help us build the sustainable businesses and societies of the future. Do you want to lead projects that contribute to sustainable societal development and strengthened collaboration between universities and the outside world? Do you have experience of running complex projects in collaboration with external actors? The External Funding, Innovation and Collaboration unit is now looking for a project manager with the task of developing and implementing collaborative initiatives in interaction with researchers, authorities, companies and civil society. About the unit The External Funding, Innovation and Collaboration unit is the university's support for research funding, utilization, innovation promotion and collaboration. Within the Collaboration team, we work to build long-term relationships and develop collaborations that contribute to knowledge exchange, skills supply and innovation power - regionally and nationally. We work closely with the university's teachers, researchers, departments and management, and with a wide range of external stakeholders. The projects we run aim to meet current societal challenges and create concrete benefits. About the role As a project manager in the Collaboration team, you will have a central role in initiating, running and following up projects in collaboration and external funding. You will lead the work in close collaboration with internal and external partners - from idea to implementation and results. The role includes: - Lead and coordinate multi-actor and multi-stakeholder projects - Contribute to developing structures and processes for collaboration - Work on planning, budgeting, monitoring and reporting - Contribute strategically to strengthening the University's role as a societal actor Qualifications We are looking for you who have: - University degree with relevant specialization - Understanding of cooperation issues and public activities - Very good communication skills in Swedish and English - Good administrative and analytical skills Merits are: - Experience from working in academia - Knowledge of external project funding Personal qualities You are proactive, structured and responsive. You thrive in the borderland between idea and implementation and find it easy to build relationships and create commitment. You are strategic in your thinking and practical in your actions - and have a genuine interest in collaboration as a tool for social development. Scope of the post The position is a permanent full-time position with access according to agreement. Probationary period may be applied. Location is at our workplace in Luleå. For further information, please contact You are welcome to contact Daniel Jakobsson, Unit Manager, 0920-49 2466, daniel.jakobsson@ltu.se Union representatives: SACO-S Diana Chroneer, 0920-49 20 37, diana.chroneer@ltu.se or OFR-S Marika Vesterberg, 0920-49 1721 marika.vesterberg@ltu.se How to apply You apply for the position via the application button below where you attach a cover letter, CV/resume and diploma. Please mark your application with the reference number below. The application and diploma must be written in Swedish or English. Deadline for applications: 2025-04-24 Reference number: 1680-2025