Head of Core Enterprise Platforms & AI

Saab AB; Sweden; Remote; SEK 1,400,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Saab AB in Sweden seeks a senior leader to head Core Enterprise Platforms & Applications within Group IT. You will shape data and AI strategy, governance, and digital platforms, ensuring secure, scalable business processes across Saab.

You will manage senior leaders, align technology with business needs, and drive transformation in a global, defense-focused organization. Fluency in Swedish and English is essential.

Qualifications

• Academic degree in a relevant field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 10 years of IT management experience, including several years of leadership of leaders.
• Extensive experience in enterprise applications, digital platforms, data management, analytics, governance, and AI-related capabilities.
• Proven experience driving transformation with focus on cloud, AI and modern IT infrastructure and large-scale technology initiatives.
• Experience modernising enterprise platforms and enabling data-driven operating models.
• Strong understanding of data governance, data security, interoperability, and enterprise architecture principles.
• Experience from large global organisations; ideally including defence.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to manage complex stakeholder landscapes.
• Fluency in both Swedish and English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Lead and transform Saab’s Core Enterprise Platform & Applications capabilities, focusing on cloud, AI and modernisation.
• Drive adoption of secure, scalable digital platforms and core business applications.
• Define and execute the roadmap for data, AI governance and platform modernisation across the enterprise.
• Collaborate with executive stakeholders to align business needs with technology delivery.
• Represent IT in cross-functional forums and mentor senior leaders across the organisation.

Skills

IT leadership

Enterprise platforms

Data & AI governance

Cloud technologies

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Bilingual Swedish & English

Education

Academic degree in a relevant field

Job description

Saab AB in Sweden seeks a senior leader to head Core Enterprise Platforms & Applications within Group IT. You will shape data and AI strategy, governance, and digital platforms, ensuring secure, scalable business processes across Saab.

You will manage senior leaders, align technology with business needs, and drive transformation in a global, defense-focused organization. Fluency in Swedish and English is essential.