Saab
Saab
Saab is a Swedish multinational company operating across defence, aerospace and security. Founded in 1937, it develops and supplies technology for air, land, naval and civil security applications, including military aircraft such as Gripen, airborne early-warning systems such as GlobalEye, naval combat systems, sensors, submarines, maritime solutions, radar and cybersecurity products. Saab serves governments, authorities and corporations in more than 100 countries and operates in over 30, combining aerospace and defence expertise with security-focused technology.

Senior Strategic Technology Lead at Saab — Stockholm, On-site

Lead Saab’s Polaris software, data and AI initiatives by aligning business units and technical teams. Turn complex defence and security opportunities into business outcomes and lasting capabilities.

Description

  • Lead Polaris Frontrunner engagements from qualification through delivery and value realization
  • Align business units, Frontrunner teams and Common Tech around shared goals
  • Coordinate Common Tech contributions, maintain the Frontrunner roadmap and secure delivery team commitments
  • Track deliveries and proactively manage risks, dependencies and obstacles
  • Facilitate planning, governance and decision-making across stakeholders
  • Update leadership on progress, priorities and escalations
  • Promote Frontrunner objectives across Common Tech
  • Connect strategy, technology and execution to create business outcomes and develop long-term capabilities

Requirements

  • Hold an academic degree in engineering, computer science or a related technical field
  • Have an R&D background developing complex software-intensive products and systems
  • Bring product development experience from industrial or other technically advanced organizations
  • Have led initiatives in matrixed or decentralized organizations, influencing and aligning stakeholders across teams
  • Demonstrate strong stakeholder management, communication and facilitation skills
  • Bridge technology and business by turning technical challenges and opportunities into strategic direction and business value
  • Have professional proficiency in English
  • Pass security vetting under current security protection regulations
  • Meet any additional citizenship obligations that may apply to roles requiring security clearance

Benefits

  • Recruitment is ongoing, and the position may be filled before the advertisement closing date

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