Head of Edition Management

We do not manufacture ordinary consumer products. We are developing fighter aircrafts whose operational utility and tactical capability can be critical in the defense of our nation's borders and our democracy. We are now looking for a manager for the Edition Management area, who is responsible for planning and producing the required documentation at system level for new editions of the aircraft.



Your role

Within Aeronautics, we are committed to our responsibility towards our customers, contributing to keeping people and society safe. We are also passionate about working together to create the solutions our customer's need - that is in our DNA, and our people make it happen!

Our managers need to have the ability to combine a distinctive business acumen with a professional everyday leadership for sustainable success. A drive for performance, accountability, transparency, innovation, co-operation and continuous learning are key component in our culture.

BU Gripen, with ~2,500 employees, is a newly formed business unit with overall responsibility for JAS 39 Gripen C/D/E/F. Air Vehicle Engineering is a department within BU Gripen, with ~150 employees, responsible for the systems engineering of the entire Gripen C/D/E/F aircraft on systems level. The department consists of overall systems engineering disciplines such as

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Formal and authorized technical leadership roles such as Chief Engineer Aircraft, System Architects and other senior technical roles for the entire aircraft
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Characteristics, e.g., systems safety and security, weight and balance, and survivability including low observability
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Product governance such as Configuration and Requirement Management
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Technical documentation and Flight Manuals
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Materials and component techniques and qualification

As Head of Edition Management, you will lead an area of approx. 10-15 engineers who work with coordination and development of technical documentation and Flight Manuals for JAS 39 Gripen C/D/E/F. In this role you will be responsible for coaching your employees and give them the best conditions possible to perform their work in an efficient manner. You are also the accountable manager for the deliverables from your unit and to secure on time deliveries with high quality.

Some of your responsibilities are

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Efficient ways of working and contributing to streamlined processes
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Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements within own aviation permits
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Continuous Learning and Idea Development of your team
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Line manager responsibilities
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Accountable for the deliveries and commitments of your unit
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Be part of the leadership team of the department
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Responsible for planning the work and process governance



Your profile

To be successful in this role, you need to share and embrace our values and is comfortable leading according to our leadership framework - know your business, know your people and know yourself. You have the drive, energy and attitude to lead with the purpose of good business and positive culture. Furthermore, you have a genuine interest in other people and their individual driving forces, are responsive and have a natural ability to build and maintain relationships.

Other capabilities and ways of working we believe are essential for this role

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a purpose-driven leader with excellent people management skills
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promotes co-operation and continuous learning
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deliver on promises
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have a high degree of personal maturity with good judgement and high ethics
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solid skills in the English and Swedish language, oral and written

We believe you hold a Master of Science in Engineering or equivalent with several years of experience from working in technical roles. Experience from leadership roles is beneficial.

The position requires that you pass a security vetting based on the current regulations around/of security protection. For positions requiring security clearance additional obligations on citizenship may apply.



What you will be part of

The Aeronautics business area is an innovative supplier of world-class aircraft systems, advanced aerostructures, and a wide range of support solutions within civil and military aviation. The business area researches, develops, and produces military aviation systems. We are building for the future through research and studies into innovative flight systems and the further development of our products. Read more about us here



By joining Aeronautics, you will be a part of a diverse, collaborative and supportive organisation with an emphasis on professional growth and work-life balance. You will work in an innovative and vibrant workplace, while having the opportunity to develop a long-term, fulfilling career.

Kindly observe that this is an ongoing recruitment process and that the position might be filled before the closing date of the advertisement.



Contact information:
Karolina Bergström, Manager
E-mail: karolina.bergstrom@saabgroup.com

Saab is a company with a strong people-orientation. We offer a friendly work environment where we support and help each other to be at our best. Continuous learning, career & talent development and employee well-being are examples of areas where we always put the strongest effort to offer great opportunities.