Cloud & AI Modern Infrastructure Lead

Saab; Solna kommun; On-site; SEK 1,900,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Saab is seeking a strategic Head of Modern Infrastructure to lead Group IT’s infrastructure and cloud capabilities. You will shape the technology foundation, drive AI adoption, automation, and cloud-native platforms, and ensure security, reliability, and scalable services across Saab's global operations.

The role involves line management of senior leaders, collaboration with executive stakeholders, and guiding the modernization agenda to support Saab’s digital transformation.

Qualifications

• Senior IT leadership experience in large, global organisations.
• Strong expertise in infrastructure, cloud, and platform engineering.
• Proven track record delivering cloud transformations and modernization programs.
• Experience with automation, AI adoption, and FinOps principles.
• Excellent communication and ability to manage complex stakeholder landscapes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and transform Saab’s Modern Infrastructure capabilities to deliver reliable, secure, and scalable services.
• Drive cloud adoption, AI enablement, and modernization initiatives.
• Provide cloud-native platforms that empower product teams to build, deploy, and operate rapidly.
• Ensure stability and resilience across cloud and legacy environments.
• Define the roadmap for infrastructure modernization, automation, and platform standardisation.
• Collaborate with executives to align strategic IT direction with business goals.
• Manage senior leaders and foster cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

IT leadership

Cloud & infrastructure

FinOps

Platform engineering

Automation

AI adoption

Security governance

Stakeholder management

Cloud transformation

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in IT/Engineering

Job description

Saab is seeking a strategic Head of Modern Infrastructure to lead Group IT’s infrastructure and cloud capabilities. You will shape the technology foundation, drive AI adoption, automation, and cloud-native platforms, and ensure security, reliability, and scalable services across Saab's global operations.

The role involves line management of senior leaders, collaboration with executive stakeholders, and guiding the modernization agenda to support Saab’s digital transformation.