Manager Control Systems

We don’t just build technology. We build hope for everyone dealing with cancer. 

What you’ll do at Elekta 

As a Manager Control Systems, you will be managing a team that are developing the real-time software that controls multiple axis in our radiation therapy devices to safely deliver radiation to patients. You will collaborate cross-functionally in the product creation and maintenance process empowering the team to make the right decisions. 

You will lead the team of 15+ Software and Verification Engineers that work on the development of the new product features for our Linear Accelerator machines and radiation therapy products portfolio. You will also work in close collaboration with other managers leading their teams to deliver interfacing parts of the system 

Responsibilities 

The overall responsibility of the role is to set the strategic direction and leadership within the Control System domain. The main responsibilities lie within two areas: software product delivery and team leadership responsibility: 

Product development & delivery: 

• End-to-end responsibility of the system elements developed by the team 
• Support development of product- and technical roadmaps featuring these subsystems 
• Oversee systems engineering within the subsystems, including system decomposition, risk analysis, and requirements definition in collaboration with System Engineers 
• Ensure process compliance and the quality of engineering deliverables 
• Realize product roadmaps to achieve new feature roll-out supporting commercial objectives 
• Maintain product performance ensuring safety, compliance, and reliability 

Team leadership & people management 

• Build and sustain a high-performing team that efficiently delivers value 
• Drive engineering excellence and continuous improvements 
• Foster a Lean-Agile mindset within the team 
• Allocate and balance resources effectively within the domain 
• Lead capability and competence planning, including recruitment, succession, performance management and development 
• Maintain a positive, safe and productive work environment 

 
What you bring 

You are an ideal candidate if you have a strong track record of delivering results in a technical leadership role, combined with excellent team-building skills and a passion for organizational and personnel development. 

Beyond embodying our values, your strategic thinking, hands-on approach, and ability to structure work efficiently while driving execution through others will be key to your success.  

To thrive in this role, you should be a collaborative team player who fosters a supportive productive environment where colleagues help each other succeed, commit to the agreed direction and enjoy their work. You are guided by strong ethical standards and integrity. 

To be successful in this role, we believe you should also have:  

• A university degree in Computer Science, Engineering Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics or another relevant field 
• Thorough experience in Software Engineering within a product development organization 
• Experience in agile methodologies 
• Experience of working in a safety-critical industry, preferably in the medical sector 
• Excellent communication skills in English. 

Why should you join Elekta? 

In this role, you will work for a higher purpose: hope for everyone dealing with cancer and for everyone, regardless of where they are in the world, to have access to the best cancer care.  

Our benefit package includes:  

• 30 paid vacation days/year, additional 4 Elekta days off /year (plus bank holidays).  
• Attractive defined contribution pension scheme.  
• Private Medical Insurance.  
• Lunch Benefit.  
• Contribution to wellness activities.   
• Hybrid work option (you are required to work on location at least 3 days a week).  

Hiring process  

We look forward to hearing from you! Please submit your application in English via the 'Apply' button.  Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the deadline on the ​7th of February 2025​.  

For questions regarding the role or special assistance, please contact the responsible TA Partner Maria at [email protected]. Please note that we don’t accept applications or provide individual application feedback via e-mail.  

We are an equal opportunity employer 

We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law in the locations where Elekta operates.  

About Elekta 

As a leader in precision radiation therapy, Elekta is committed to ensuring every patient has access to the best cancer care possible. Elekta is a proud innovator and supplier of equipment and software used to improve, prolong, and save the lives of people with cancer and brain disorders.  

More than 6,000 hospitals worldwide rely on Elekta technology. We openly collaborate with customers to advance sustainable, outcome-driven, and cost-efficient solutions to meet evolving patient needs, improve lives and bring hope to everyone dealing with cancer. To us, it's personal, and our global team of 4,700 employees combine passion, science, and imagination to profoundly change cancer care. We don’t just build technology, we build hope. 

Elekta is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, with presence in more than 120 markets and listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. For more information about opportunities at Elekta, please visit elekta.com/company/careers.