Shape the future of Saab IT – Head of on-prem infrastructure & connectivity

Take on a leadership role at the heart of Saab's digital transformation. As Head of On-Prem Infrastructure within Group IT, you will lead a strategically important area responsible for Saab's on-prem infrastructure platforms and services. You will help shape the technology foundation that powers Saab's business, engineering and digital capabilities. From virtualisation and private cloud platforms to automation and infrastructure services, you will drive the evolution of the infrastructure that underpins Saab's most critical operations. The role is about more than running infrastructure. It is about modernising platforms, accelerating automation and building a secure, resilient foundation for Saab’s evolving business needs. Join Saab on an exciting journey of growth and transformation, helping to position the organisation for future success in an increasingly digital and globally connected world. Your role As Head of On-Prem Infrastructure, you lead the organisation, people and capabilities within the area. You are accountable for the strategy, roadmap and delivery of secure, resilient and scalable on-prem infrastructure platforms and services, aligned with Saab’s business and technology priorities. The role focuses on infrastructure platforms, services and automation layers that run on Saab's physical infrastructure estate. Your mission is to lead the evolution of Saab’s on-prem infrastructure towards modern private cloud and software-defined platform capabilities. Through platform engineering, Infrastructure as Code and automation, you will enable secure, resilient and scalable infrastructure services consumed through APIs and self-service, creating a more efficient and scalable operating model across Saab's on-prem infrastructure platforms. You will ensure the availability, security and resilience of Saab's core infrastructure services while balancing operational excellence, service quality and continuous modernisation. As part of the Modern Infrastructure management team, you will work closely with business stakeholders, technology leaders and infrastructure peers to align strategy, technology investments and operational delivery with Saab's long-term business and technology objectives. The role requires some travel to meet with your teams and business stakeholders. In this role, you will - Lead, develop and engage employees and leaders within the area - Own the strategy and roadmap for Saab's private cloud platforms, core on-prem infrastructure services and automation capabilities - Ensure secure, resilient and reliable infrastructure services and drive continuous improvement in service quality - Drive the evolution of Saab's infrastructure platforms through automation, Infrastructure as Code and platform engineering practices - Lead platform modernisation, standardisation and technical debt reduction initiatives. - Establish governance, standards and lifecycle management for infrastructure platforms and services - Build strong relationships with business stakeholders, vendors and strategic partners. While the preferred locations are listed above, alternative locations may be possible Your profile You are an experienced leader who combines strong people leadership with technology insight and business understanding. You have a proven ability to lead teams through change, build high-performing organisations and deliver results in complex environments. You are comfortable balancing strategic thinking with operational execution and know how to turn technology ambitions into sustainable capabilities and business value. As a leader, you create engagement, develop people and foster a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement. Key Qualifications And Experience - Academic degree in a relevant field, or equivalent experience - Proven experience leading managers and technical teams in large, complex organisations - Extensive experience leading private cloud, infrastructure platform or enterprise infrastructure services organisations - Strong understanding of modern infrastructure technologies, security, resilience and service operations - Experience driving infrastructure modernisation through automation, Infrastructure as Code and platform engineering - Experience establishing governance, standards and effective operating models - Experience from the defence industry or other highly regulated and security-sensitive industries is considered an advantage - Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to align business and technology priorities - 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