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Swedish
English
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About this role
Take on a leadership role at the heart of Saab's digital transformation. As Head of Identity & Access Management within Group IT, you will lead a strategically important area responsible for the identity foundation that enables secure business operations across Saab. You will help shape how identities, access and trust are managed across the enterprise. Through modern identity platforms and Zero Trust principles, you will create the foundations for secure digital business. This role is about building the identity capabilities required for future growth, cloud adoption and digital transformation.
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As Head of Identity & Access Management, you lead the organisation, people and capabilities within the area. Your mission is to evolve Saab's identity and access capabilities to support future business needs, digitalisation and secure technology adoption. A major focus will be strengthening identity governance, modern authentication and access management while supporting the transition towards a Zero Trust architecture. You will help ensure that identity remains a secure, scalable and business-enabling capability across Saab.
As part of the IT Security & Compliance Operations management team, you will work closely with business stakeholders, technology leaders and security teams across Saab. 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
Define and drive the strategy and roadmap for IAM
Strengthen identity governance and access management capabilities
Support Zero Trust adoption across Saab
Drive automation and simplification of identity processes
Enable secure access across cloud and enterprise platforms
Improve identity lifecycle management and governance
Build strong relationships with stakeholders, vendors and partners
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 teams and driving change in complex technology environments. You are comfortable collaborating across organisational boundaries and influencing stakeholders at different levels.
You are an experienced technology leader with a passion for identity, security and digital transformation. You understand how modern identity capabilities enable secure business operations, cloud adoption and future technology innovation.
You are a people-oriented leader who creates engagement, develops others and fosters high-performing teams. At the same time, you combine strategic thinking with a strong delivery focus and a passion for modern technology and continuous improvement.
Key qualifications and experience
Academic degree in a relevant field, or equivalent experience
Strong people leadership and talent development skills
Extensive experience within Identity & Access Management or related security domains
Strong understanding of identity governance, authentication, authorisation and access management
Experience implementing or evolving modern IAM platforms and operating models
Strong understanding of Zero Trust principles and identity-centric security models
Experience driving identity transformation, automation or modernisation initiatives
Understanding of cloud-based identity services and hybrid identity environments
Strong stakeholder management and communication 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](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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