The area develops and manages the enterprise systems and production technologies that form the digital backbone of our manufacturing operations. The scope includes ERP, production systems, connected machines and equipment, logistics solutions and capabilities supporting Smart Manufacturing and increased digitalization across production.
As Head of Enterprise Systems & Production Technology, you will set the direction and drive the continued development of these capabilities, ensuring that they support both stable day-to-day operations and the long-term transformation of our production environment.
The role combines responsibility for business-critical enterprise systems with the continued digitalization of production. You will work to strengthen integration between enterprise systems, production technology and logistics, while enabling increased connectivity, automation, data utilization and more efficient end-to-end processes.
A key part of the role is to work closely with production, logistics and other business stakeholders to understand operational needs and translate them into sustainable and scalable technology solutions. You will lead through other leaders and work closely with stakeholders across the business. You will also collaborate closely with other IT areas, Group IT and relevant technology partners to ensure alignment across architecture, infrastructure, data and cybersecurity.
In this role, you will
Lead and develop the Enterprise Systems & Production Technology organization and its capabilities.
Ensure stable, secure and reliable delivery of business-critical systems supporting production and enterprise processes.
Drive the continued digitalization and modernization of the production environment.
Enable increased connectivity, automation and integration across machines, production systems, enterprise platforms and logistics flows.
Drive the development of Smart Manufacturing capabilities together with the business.
Strengthen end-to-end integration between ERP, production and logistics processes.
Ensure clear lifecycle management and continuous development of enterprise and production technology solutions.
Work closely with Infrastructure & Developer Solutions, Data & AI Solutions and Engineering Applications to enable integrated digital capabilities across the product and production lifecycle.
Build strong partnerships with production, logistics and other business stakeholders.
Develop the competencies and capabilities required to meet future manufacturing and technology demands.
Your profile
We are looking for an experienced leader with a strong background in complex IT, manufacturing technology, enterprise systems or industrial digitalization.
You have experience leading organizations or capabilities in areas such as ERP, manufacturing systems, production IT, OT, Smart Manufacturing, industrial automation or logistics solutions. You understand the importance of balancing operational stability and security with modernization and digital transformation.
You have a strong business mindset and understand how technology supports production flows, material flows and enterprise processes. You are comfortable working across the boundaries between IT, production and operational technology.
You are a relationship-oriented leader who can create direction, drive change and build collaboration across organizational boundaries. You are comfortable leading through others and working in environments where availability, security and long-term lifecycle management are critical.
Experience from large, complex, regulated or security-sensitive industrial environments is considered an advantage.
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 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](https://www.saab.com/about)
At Saab, you'll be empowered to make a real difference. Join colleagues worldwide who share one purpose – keeping people and society safe through innovative defence and security solutions. What makes that difference possible? You.
We're a global leader in air, land and naval defence, civil security and commercial aeronautics, with operations around the world. Empowered by our talented people, we combine deep expertise with continuous innovation – investing one-fifth of our earnings in research and development to solve tomorrow's challenges today. But technology alone doesn't create safety. Your perspective, your skills, your contribution – that's what transforms possibility into reality.
Here, diversity strengthens everything we do. You'll find unlimited opportunities to advance your career whilst maintaining balance in your life beyond work. We're committed to creating an inclusive environment where every person can fully focus on what matters. Saab is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer – all qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will be considered without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran or disability status.
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