Head of Management System Support

Here at Saab we are working to keep people and societies safe. In this role you will have a key part in the work of securing Saab performance. You are going to work in an international environment being an ambassador for our ways of working, building a strong network. Are you a courageous, driven and engaging manager with an interest in quality work, management systems as well as networking? In that case perhaps this is your next position!

Your role

We are now looking for a manager for the organisation Management System Support (MSS) within Group Quality. You will be responsible for the overall management of the organisation and its employees. Management System Support works with modeling within Saab's Global Management System (GMS) and Document Management, but also provides related services.

The role also entails working with and supporting Head of Quality, to whom you also will report. You will be responsible for ensuring that the organisation and its employees have the capabilities, resources and culture to deliver on current and future needs and requirements of internal customers.

Management System Support works with other units within the Business Area, Group Functions and Operational Countries as a whole and you will need to both create and sustain good relations with these.

You will also work with a variety of tasks and projects related to the Quality function and you will be a key individual in developing the Quality function going forward.

Your profile

We put great emphasis on personal characteristics for this role and in securing a high performing, co-operative and communicative team. We expect you to be both courageous and curious, and you need to have excellent communicative skills, and be able to create a performance-driven environment characterised by team work and cooperation.

We are looking for someone who has previous experience from management roles and from leading change in organisations. You are an engaged and driven manager who has proven ability to motivate and enthuse teams and individuals to perform and your leadership style is highly communicative, collaborative and promotes an open, trustful and encouraging work environment.

To be successful in this role you need to have an interest in Quality work and management systems. Previous experience from the Quality field is highly advantageous and it is necessary that you have a willingness to develop further within the field.

We expect you to be a fast learner and to quickly grasp new concepts, requirements, customer demands etc. Making complex issues understandable and relatable throughout the organisation is a success factor in this role. You are a confident communicator in both Swedish and English and you easily share information in a clear and relevant manner, both verbally and in writing.

This 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.

Kindly observe that this is an ongoing recruitment process and the position might be filled before the closing date of the advertisement. If you feel confident that you match the profile we are looking for, please apply now.

We look forward to your application!

What you will be a part of

Group Functions

Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring mission, to help nations keep their people and society safe.

Empowered by its 19,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer, more sustainable and more equitable 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 defence capability of several nations. Saab serves the global market with world-leading products, services and solutions from military defense to civil security. With operations on every continent, Saab continuously develops, adapts and improves new technology to meet customers' changing needs.

You will have a key part in the work of securing Saab performance. You are going to need to work in an international environment being an ambassador for our ways of working, building a strong network.

Saab is a place for everyone. Operating in a dynamic and unpredictable world, the benefits of a diverse workforce are essential to our success. We need people of different backgrounds, ages and experiences to come together and share their different ideas and perspectives. That's what makes us able to meet our customers' needs today and predict the defense challenges of tomorrow.

Offering a fresh, vibrant place to work, Saab backs its' commitment to offering a healthy work-life balance with a great working culture, generous benefits, flexible working hours, and an active Social Club.

If you aspire to help create and innovate whilst developing yourself in a challenging team setting, Saab may well have the perfect conditions for you to grow. We pride ourselves on a nurturing environment, where everyone is different yet we share the same goal - to help protect people. Saab is a company with a strong people-orientation. Continuous learning, career & talent development and employee well-being are examples of areas where we always put the strongest effort to offer great opportunities. Read more about us here