Shape the future of Saab IT – Head of enterprise applications
About this job
Take on a leadership role at the heart of Saab's digital transformation. As Head of Enterprise Applications within Group IT, you will lead a strategically important area responsible for common application services and platforms that support engineering and software development across Saab. You will help shape Saab's future application and platform landscape. A major focus will be modernisation, standardisation and cloud adoption across business and engineering platforms. This role is about creating a simpler, more scalable and sustainable application landscape. Common platforms, strong ownership and lifecycle management will be key to this journey. Join Saab on an exciting journey of growth and transformation, helping to position the organisation for future success in an increasingly digital and globally connected world. Your roleAs Head of Enterprise Applications, you are responsible for the performance, development and effectiveness of your area. You lead the organisation, people and capabilities supporting engineering and software development, while ensuring alignment with Saab’s business and technology priorities. A key priority will be to establish and execute clear application and service roadmaps together with business stakeholders. You will balance reliable day-to-day delivery with modernisation, integration and cost efficiency, while maintaining security, resilience. The area covers applications services such as product data management, CAD, mechanical analysis, electronics and integrated logistics support, as well as software development applications and toolchains, including IBM suites. A major focus will be modernising the application portfolio through cloud-based services and common platforms. This includes strengthening application ownership, portfolio governance and lifecycle management, while accelerating the transition from local solutions to scalable enterprise platforms. As part of the Core Enterprise Platforms & Applications management team, you will work closely with business stakeholders, enterprise architects, vendors and technology leaders. The role requires some travel to meet with your teams and business stakeholders. In this role, you will • Lead, develop and engage employees and leaders, building capabilities for current and future engineering needs • Set direction, priorities and roadmaps for engineering and software development application services • Take end-to-end accountability for service performance, security, resilience and application lifecycle management • Translate business and engineering needs into prioritised improvements and development initiative • Drive modernisation, standardisation and integration while managing critical dependencies and ensuring business continuite • Evolve the operating and delivery model to strengthen application management, technical support and collaboration across Group IT and the business • Build strong relationships with business stakeholders, vendors and partners to align priorities and delivery commitments • Take financial ownership of the area and contribute actively to the management team While the preferred locations are listed above, alternative locations may be possible. Your profileWe are looking for an experienced leader with a strong combination of people leadership, business understanding and technology insight. You have experience leading teams and delivering results in complex IT environments while driving change and continuous improvement. You understand how application services support engineering and software development and can translate business priorities into clear roadmaps and delivery commitments. You balance common capabilities with specific engineering needs and long-term improvements with continuity in day-to-day operations. You are a people-oriented leader who creates engagement, develops others and fosters high-performing teams. At the same time, you have a strong delivery focus and a passion for modern technologies and transformation. Key qualifications and experience • Academic degree in a relevant field, or equivalent experience • Strong people leadership and talent development skills • Experience leading application management or service organisations in complex IT environments, combining operational delivery with transformation • Strong understanding of engineering and software development processes and the applications and toolchains that support them • Experience developing application roadmaps and driving lifecycle management, modernisation and integration • Strong business understanding and the ability to translate engineering needs into prioritised IT capabilities, addressing information security and compliance requirements • Strong stakeholder, vendor and financial management skills • Experience from the defence industry is considered an advantage • Fluency in both Swedish and English, both written and spoken We recognise that experience and skills can be gained in different ways. If you do not meet every qualification listed but believe you have the capabilities to succeed in the role, we encourage you to apply. This position requires that you pass a security vetting based on the current regulations around security protection. For positions requiring security clearance, additional obligations regarding citizenship may apply What you will be a part of Explore a wealth of possibilities. Take on challenges, create smart inventions, and grow beyond. This is a place for curious minds, brave pioneers, and everyone in between. Together, we achieve the extraordinary, each bringing our unique perspectives. Your part matters. Saab is a leading defense and security company with an enduring purpose, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 30,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world. Saab designs, manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems. Saab is headquartered in Sweden. It has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defense capability of several nations. Read more about us here