Global Proposal Lead – Complex Defence Bids

Saab AB; Linköpings kommun; On-site; SEK 750,000 - 950,000; Full time

Job summary

Saab AB in Sweden seeks a structured Proposal Manager to lead end-to-end proposal development for complex international defence deals. You will coordinate input from technical, commercial and legal teams, ensuring high-quality, compliant submissions that strengthen Saab's competitive position.

Fluent English and Swedish are required, and you will collaborate across borders with Bid Managers and subject matter experts to deliver compelling proposals on time, while maintaining Saab's standards.

Qualifications

• Experience with managing proposals, bids or complex business documents.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Comfortable working across organisational boundaries with diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Doer mindset with ownership from idea to execution.
• Fluent in English and Swedish.
• Curious and open to technological development, with interest in AI-based tools and methods.

Responsibilities

• Proposal Development – Lead the creation and assembly of competitive proposals, ensuring completeness, quality and consistency.
• Cross-functional Coordination – Coordinate inputs from technical, commercial, legal and financial teams to produce integrated proposals.
• Quality Assurance – Ensure proposals meet customer requirements and Saab's standards for content, format and presentation.
• Timeline Management – Manage proposal deliverables, ensuring on-time submission and professional presentation.

Skills

Proposal development

Cross-functional coordination

Quality assurance

Timeline management

Job description

Saab AB in Sweden seeks a structured Proposal Manager to lead end-to-end proposal development for complex international defence deals. You will coordinate input from technical, commercial and legal teams, ensuring high-quality, compliant submissions that strengthen Saab's competitive position.

Fluent English and Swedish are required, and you will collaborate across borders with Bid Managers and subject matter experts to deliver compelling proposals on time, while maintaining Saab's standards.