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About this role
Take on a leadership role at the heart of Saab's digital transformation. As Head of Group IT Organisational Support within the CIO Office, you will lead the shared capabilities and organisational improvements that help Group IT collaborate, develop and deliver effectively. 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.
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As Head of Group IT Organisational Support, you will lead Group IT’s internal organisational support function, bringing together shared capabilities, common structures and ways of working. Your responsibility is to develop the team and its services to meet Group IT’s needs and drive improvements that strengthen organisational effectiveness.
As a member of the CIO Office management team, you will work closely with IT leaders and relevant business stakeholders to identify shared needs, agree priorities and translate them into coordinated improvements across Group IT. The role involves some travel to meet teams and stakeholders.
In this role, you will
Lead, develop and engage a multidisciplinary team providing shared organisational support across Group IT
Set direction and priorities for the area to ensure that organisational support meets the needs of Group IT, following up outcomes and driving continuous improvement
Drive the development and adoption of common structures and ways of working that enable effective collaboration and delivery across Group IT
Identify organisational improvement needs with IT leaders and drive agreed initiatives from prioritisation through implementation and follow-up
Coordinate Group IT-wide learning and upskilling initiatives to strengthen shared capabilities and address common development needs
Lead and develop the personnel and physical security functions supporting Group IT
Lead and develop shared capabilities for areas such as internal communication, location coordination and resource management
While the preferred locations are listed above, alternative locations may be possible
Your profile
We are looking for an experienced people leader with strong business understanding and organisational development expertise, who can translate strategic priorities and shared needs into practical improvements.
You create clarity and engagement in multidisciplinary teams and work effectively across organisational boundaries. You can balance different stakeholder needs, establish clear priorities and follow through on change to achieve lasting improvements.
Key qualifications and experience
Academic degree in a relevant field, or equivalent experience
Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and developing people with diverse specialist expertise
Proven experience translating organisational needs into prioritised initiatives and delivering measurable improvements
Experience developing shared support functions or common ways of working in a large, complex organisation
Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build alignment and drive change across organisational boundaries
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 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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