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About this role
Take on a leadership role at the heart of Saab's digital transformation. As Head of Digital Workplace within Group IT, you will lead a strategically important area that enables Saab's employees to work effectively through reliable, secure and user-focused workplace technology.
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You will help shape the future of Saab's endpoint platform and workplace services. 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 role
As Head of Digital Workplace, you are responsible for the performance, development and effectiveness of Saab's Digital Workplace area, encompassing endpoint management, standard client environments, mobile and telephony services, print and conference room equipment.
You lead the organisation, people and capabilities that provide employees with effective workplace technology, while driving the transformation towards more standardised, automated and cloud-managed services. A key focus will be simplifying the device landscape, strengthening lifecycle management and improving the digital employee experience.
You will be part of the IT Operations & Support management team. You will act as the bridge between your area, business stakeholders and service providers, creating alignment and ensuring that business priorities, technology initiatives and operational delivery move forward together. The role requires some travel to meet with your teams and business stakeholders.
While the preferred locations are listed above, alternative locations may be possible
In this role, you will
Lead, develop and engage employees and leaders within the area
Take accountability for the performance, quality and cost efficiency of the workplace services within your area
Drive organisational development and continuous improvement across the area
Set direction and priorities for the area in alignment with Saab's business and technology strategies
Build strong relationships with business stakeholders, service providers, vendors and partners to maximise the value of digital workplace services
Drive the adoption of modern workplace technologies and ways of working
Ensure secure, reliable, and user-centric workplace services
Your profile
We are looking for an experienced leader with a strong combination of people leadership, business understanding and technology insight.
You have experience leading digital workplace or end-user computing organisations and delivering results in complex IT environments while driving change and continuous improvement. You understand how endpoint platforms, device lifecycle management and workplace services contribute to employee productivity and are comfortable collaborating with stakeholders across functions and locations.
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 effective, user-friendly workplace technology. You combine a structured approach to operational performance with the ability to modernise services through standardisation, automation and new ways of working.
Key qualifications and experience
Academic degree in a relevant field, or equivalent experience
Strong people leadership and talent development skills
Proven experience managing operational delivery and service performance
Experience leading workplace transformation, automation and service improvements in complex environments, with a focus on the digital employee experience
Strong understanding of digital workplace services and modern workplace technologies
Experience with hardware asset and lifecycle management, device standardisation and vendor-delivered workplace services
Experience from large, complex and global organisations
Experience from the defence industry is considered an advantage
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
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](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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