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Saab

Head of Special Purpose Environments

Saab

. Lead, develop and engage employees and leaders within the area .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeStockholm • SwedenLeadWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in leading infrastructure transformation initiatives, focusing on cloud technologies and Infrastructure as Code while ensuring compliance and security in regulated environments. Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills are essential for driving operational delivery and talent development.

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Infrastructure TransformationCloud TechnologiesInfrastructure As CodePeople LeadershipStakeholder Management

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Hard Skills
Infrastructure ManagementCloud MigrationAutomation PracticesOperational DeliveryService Performance
Soft Skills
Talent DevelopmentCommunication SkillsRelationship Building
Tools & Technologies
On-Premises SolutionsCloud-Based SolutionsStandardised Platforms
Certifications & Qualifications
Security Clearance
Industry Keywords
Defence IndustryR&D SupportManufacturing EnvironmentsRegulated Environments

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead, develop and engage employees and leaders within the area
  • Lead the development of Saab's Special Purpose Environments and capabilities
  • Define and drive the strategy and roadmap for Special Purpose Environments
  • Drive transformation from legacy infrastructure to modern on-premises and cloud-based solutions
  • Balance innovation with security, compliance and operational requirements
  • Accelerate adoption of Infrastructure as Code, automation and modern operating practices
  • Establish global guardrails, common platforms and standardised ways of working
  • Enable secure and resilient environments supporting R&D, Manufacturing and Support functions
  • Support future digital capabilities through modern infrastructure and platform services
  • Build strong relationships with business stakeholders, vendors and partners
  • Lead a strategically important area within Group IT and shape its future operating model

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Academic degree in a relevant field, or equivalent experience
  • Strong people leadership and talent development skills
  • Extensive experience leading infrastructure or platform teams, with responsibility for operational delivery and service performance
  • Strong understanding of cloud technologies, hybrid infrastructure and infrastructure transformation
  • Experience driving migration from legacy platforms to modern cloud-enabled environments
  • Experience leading the adoption of Infrastructure as Code, automation and modern infrastructure operating practices
  • Understanding of security-sensitive and regulated environments
  • Experience supporting R&D, Manufacturing, Engineering or other specialised business environments
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
  • Experience from large, complex and global organisations
  • Experience from the defence industry 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
  • Some travel to meet with teams and business stakeholders
  • Opportunity to grow beyond and take on challenges
  • Work with advanced technology and digital transformation initiatives