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Saab

Head of IT Strategy

Saab

. Lead the organisation, people and capabilities within the IT Strategy area .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeStockholm • SwedenLeadWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in IT Strategy, Business Transformation, and Enterprise Planning, with a strong focus on aligning technology investments with business objectives. Proven ability to lead teams, develop talent, and influence senior leaders in complex, regulated environments.

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IT Strategy DevelopmentBusiness TransformationTechnology Roadmap CreationStakeholder ManagementFluency in Swedish and English

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Hard Skills
Enterprise StrategyInvestment PrioritisationPortfolio ManagementDigitalisationAI TrendsStrategic Planning FrameworksLifecycle ManagementComplex Organisation ExperienceTechnology Investment PlanningBusiness-Technology Alignment
Soft Skills
People LeadershipTalent DevelopmentCommunication SkillsInfluencing SkillsCollaboration
Certifications & Qualifications
Security Clearance
Industry Keywords
Defence IndustryRegulated IndustriesSecurity-Sensitive Environments

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead the organisation, people and capabilities within the IT Strategy area
  • Drive Saab's enterprise-wide IT strategy agenda
  • Establish strategic planning frameworks and prioritisation principles connecting business needs with IT investments
  • Shape technology investment priorities and strategic roadmaps
  • Create transparency across strategic priorities, investments, dependencies and transformation initiatives
  • Support senior leaders in strategic decision-making and technology planning
  • Drive alignment between business objectives, transformation initiatives and technology investments
  • Strengthen strategic supplier relationships and portfolio insights for investment and lifecycle decisions
  • Monitor technology trends and emerging capabilities
  • Participate in the CIO Office management team
  • Collaborate with business leaders, technology leaders and stakeholders across Saab
  • Travel to meet teams and stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Academic degree in a relevant field, or equivalent experience
  • Strong people leadership and talent development skills
  • Extensive experience within IT strategy, business transformation or enterprise planning
  • Experience defining enterprise strategies and technology roadmaps
  • Experience establishing planning frameworks, portfolio review processes and investment prioritisation practices
  • Understanding of application, service and project portfolio management, including lifecycle considerations and dependencies
  • Strong understanding of IT strategy, technology investment planning and business-technology alignment
  • Strong understanding of digitalisation, AI and emerging technology trends
  • Experience advising and influencing senior leaders in complex organisations
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
  • Experience from large, complex and global organisations
  • Experience from the defence industry or other highly regulated and security-sensitive industries is considered an advantage
  • Fluency in both Swedish and English, both written and spoken
  • Must pass security vetting based on current regulations around security protection
  • Additional citizenship obligations may apply for positions requiring security clearance

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Opportunities for growth and development
  • Work with curious minds, brave pioneers, and diverse perspectives
  • Role within Saab's digital transformation and globally connected organisation
  • Travel opportunities to meet teams and stakeholders