Communication Specialist

Saab AB; Linköpings kommun; On-site; SEK 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Saab AB in Sweden is seeking a Communication Specialist to support the BU Gripen in a one-year parental leave cover. You will act as the primary communications partner to BU management, shaping strategic and operational messaging and ensuring employee engagement across channels.

The role combines strategic planning with hands-on execution, offering close collaboration with Aeronautics Communications & Marketing and senior leaders to drive communications that align with business priorities and

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in strategic and operational communication.
• Ability to translate complex topics into clear messages.
• Experience supporting leaders and management teams with communication and change management.
• Proactive, service-minded and solution-oriented approach.
• Strong project management skills and ability to balance multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Developing and driving communication plans and activities aligned with BU Gripen's strategy and priorities.
• Providing communications support and counsel to the Head of BU Gripen and the BU leadership team.
• Planning and producing communication content for internal and external channels.
• Supporting organizational changes and transformation initiatives.
• Developing messages, presentations, communication materials and leadership communication.
• Supporting managers and project leaders in communication-related activities.
• Supporting conferences and leadership events.
• Coordinating communication activities ranging from larger business initiatives to day-to-day organizational support.

Skills

Strategic communication

Operational communication

Change management

Project management

Leadership communication

Job description

Want to influence the bigger picture? At Saab, you can realise amazing innovations that keep people and societies safe. Together, we can truly make an impact – and your part matters.

Your role

We are now looking for a Communication Specialist to join Business Area Aeronautics Communications & Marketing department to support Business Unit Gripen on a one-year parental leave cover. In this role, you will be a trusted communication partner to the BU management team and play a key role in supporting strategic, leadership and employee communication.

As Communication Specialist for BU Gripen, you will serve as the primary communications point of contact for the business unit. You will work closely with colleagues within Aeronautics Communications & Marketing department as well as colleagues and the management team for BU Gripen to ensure clear, engaging and effective communication that supports business priorities and strengthens employee engagement.

This is a broad and dynamic role where you will combine strategic communication planning with hands‑on execution.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing and driving communication plans and activities aligned with BU Gripen's strategy and priorities.
• Providing communications support and counsel to the Head of BU Gripen and the BU leadership team.
• Planning and producing communication content for internal and external channels.
• Supporting organizational changes and transformation initiatives
• Developing messages, presentations, communication materials and leadership communication
• Supporting managers and project leaders in communication-related activities.
• Supporting conferences and leadership events
• Coordinating communication activities ranging from larger business initiatives to day‑to‑day organizational support.

Your profile

We are looking for an experienced communicator who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and enjoys working close to senior leaders and business operations.

To succeed in this role, you have:

• Several years of experience in strategic and operational communication.
• Strong ability to translate complex topics into clear and engaging messages.
• Experience supporting leaders and management teams with communication and change management.
• A proactive, service‑minded and solution‑oriented approach.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to balance multiple priorities simultaneously.

Experience from technology-driven, international or highly regulated organizations is considered an advantage. An interest in Saab's mission, the defence industry and advanced technology will help you quickly build credibility in the role.

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

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

Regardless of whether you value cutting‑edge technology, creativity or an innovative environment, everyone at Saab contributes to keeping people and society safe.