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Saab

Head of Group Function IT

Saab

. Lead the organisation responsible for IT services and business applications supporting Saab’s corporate Group Functions .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeStockholm • SwedenLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive IT leadership experience with a focus on service delivery, application management, and vendor management. Proficient in translating business priorities into actionable roadmaps while ensuring compliance, security, and operational efficiency.

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IT Leadership ExperienceService Delivery ManagementApplication Lifecycle ManagementVendor ManagementStakeholder Management

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Hard Skills
Application ModernisationBusiness Process UnderstandingPerformance ImprovementFinancial Management of IT ServicesEnterprise ArchitectureCloud ServicesIntegrationSecurity ComplianceAI and AutomationService Roadmap Development
Soft Skills
Communication SkillsLeadership DevelopmentEngagement SkillsStakeholder Engagement
Industry Keywords
IT ServicesCorporate Group FunctionsService PerformanceGlobal RolloutOperational EfficiencySecurity VettingCitizenship Obligations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead the organisation responsible for IT services and business applications supporting Saab’s corporate Group Functions
  • Lead through a management team and remain accountable for service performance, delivery priorities and capability development
  • Coordinate end-to-end service delivery across Group IT units and external partners
  • Translate business priorities into roadmaps and delivery plans with Group Function leaders and process owners
  • Drive globally aligned solutions, application modernisation and lifecycle planning
  • Ensure reliable operations, cost efficiency, security and compliance
  • Lead, develop and engage leaders and employees across the unit
  • Drive AI and automation to improve services and operational efficiency
  • Manage vendors and ensure architectural alignment
  • Monitor service availability, quality, global usage and cost efficiency
  • Represent Group Function IT in leadership forums and decision-making processes

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Academic degree in a relevant field, or equivalent experience
  • Extensive IT leadership experience, including leadership of leaders in a complex organisation
  • Proven experience leading business-facing IT service delivery and application management, including coordination across internal delivery teams and external partners
  • Strong understanding of corporate business processes and supporting IT applications
  • Experience translating business priorities into service roadmaps, portfolio priorities and delivery plans with senior business stakeholders
  • Strong understanding of service ownership, application lifecycle management and performance improvement
  • Proven experience driving application modernisation, global rollout and organisational change while maintaining reliable service delivery
  • Experience in vendor management and financial management of IT services
  • Broad understanding of enterprise architecture, cloud services, integration, security and compliance, shared platforms, AI and automation
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
  • Fluency in both Swedish and English, written and spoken
  • Must pass security vetting based on current security-protection regulations
  • Additional citizenship obligations may apply for positions requiring security clearance

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Some travel to meet with teams, business stakeholders and partners
  • Opportunity to shape Saab’s digital transformation and contribute to a safer and more sustainable world