About this role
We believe progress and opportunities are best created together. Welcome to a place where collaboration makes a difference.
Your Role
As Program Manager, you will have a comprehensive overview of our overall commitments. You will have a crucial interface with other program/contract functions within Saab, as well as with our customers. You will have full responsibility for finance, schedule, scope and delivery, as well as management of stakeholders, changes, and risks.
You will become part of Fighter Production and the Management Office area. We are in an expansive phase where we are increasing our production capacity and strengthening our capabilities.
Your Profile
We are seeking an experienced leader with personal drive and commitment. You are social, communicative, and understand the importance of good collaboration. Furthermore, you are efficient, structured, and have the ability to see the big picture while understanding details when required. You are a networking person who easily creates and maintains relationships and trust over time, both internally and externally.
The customer sometimes works when we are off, and you need to be prepared for this. Moreover, customer focus and a willingness to understand customer needs and expectations to comprehend how Saab needs to act are important.
We would particularly appreciate if you:
* Have a good understanding of how we conduct development and production at Saab
* Have experience leading complex projects in a dynamic environment
* Have strong economic understanding and are business-oriented
* Can communicate clearly in Swedish and English, both verbally and in writing
* Are a good presenter and comfortable presenting in English
Previous experience with contract responsibility is meritorious.
The position requires that you undergo and are approved according to applicable security protection regulations. For positions where Saab has security classification requirements, this may, where applicable, entail specific citizenship requirements.
What You'll Be Part Of
Behind our innovations are all those who made it possible. Brave pioneers and clever thinkers. Everyday heroes and creative problem solvers. Those who share deep knowledge and those who explore new areas. And everyone in between.
Here you have the chance to influence and contribute in your unique way. From developing code and building impressive defense and security solutions to having coffee with a colleague. Every contribution counts. We give you the opportunity to take on challenges and create smart innovations. In our friendly and tech-smart world, there is room for you to grow. We are here to create safety for people and societies together.
Saab is a leading defense and security company with a mission to help nations protect their populations and contribute to safety for people and societies. With 26,100 talented employees, Saab develops technology and solutions for a safer and more sustainable world.
Saab develops, manufactures, and maintains advanced systems in aviation technology, weapons, command systems, sensors, and underwater systems. Saab has its headquarters in Sweden but operates globally, with Saab being part of many nations' defense capabilities. Learn more about us here.
Please note that we work with ongoing selection, and the position may be filled before the application deadline.