Interim Department Manager

Interim Department Manager

We are now looking for an experienced Interim Department Manager for an exciting assignment in Stockholm.

In this role, you will have overall responsibility for a large operation with staff responsibility for approximately 50 employees, including 6 subordinate managers. The assignment suits you who are a confident and strategic leader with experience in change management, public operations, and business management.

The organization is undergoing a comprehensive digital development journey and organizational change focusing on modernization, data-driven working methods, and the development of future processes and work practices.

Job Duties

• Lead and develop operations through subordinate managers
• Responsible for the department's operational and strategic work
• Work with portfolio management and business responsibility
• Drive change and development work
• Ensure efficient work processes and operational goals
• Contribute to the development of digital working methods and AI support in operations
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders

Qualifications

We are looking for someone who has:

• Extensive experience in leadership and management roles
• Experience in leading operations through other leaders
• Experience in portfolio management, business responsibility, and major financial responsibility
• Experience in public procurement
• Experience of change management and organizational development

It is advantageous if you have:

• Experience from both private and public sectors
• Experience in category-driven purchasing work
• Experience in digital development and AI-related operational processes

Personal Characteristics

To succeed in this role, we believe you are:

• A confident and clear leader
• Strategic and business-oriented
• Communicative and collaborative
• Structured and solution-focused
• Accustomed to working in changing environments

Other Information

• Placement: Stockholm
• On-site work: approximately 50%
• Assignment period: 2026-05-18 – 2026-10-09
• Vacation during July

About Valora Bemanning

Valora Bemanning is a staffing and consulting company that works to match the right competence with the right assignment in several different industries. We focus on quality, long-term collaborations, and personal service for both clients and consultants.