Head of Modern Infrastructure

Saab AB; Sweden; Remote; SEK 2,500,000 - 3,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Saab AB in Sweden invites applications for Head of Modern Infrastructure within Group IT to lead group-wide infrastructure and cloud capabilities, modernising Saab's technology foundation while keeping it secure, reliable and resilient. You will report directly to the Group CIO and drive AI, cloud adoption, automation and modern platforms.

You will lead senior leaders across the organisation, shape the infrastructure strategy, govern cloud transformation, FinOps and platform engineering, and

Qualifications

• Senior IT leader with deep experience managing global, complex IT organisations.
• Proven track record in infrastructure strategy, cloud operations and finance governance.
• Fluent English; Swedish language knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and transform Saab's Modern Infrastructure capabilities to be reliable, secure, and scalable.
• Drive cloud adoption, AI, automation and modernisation initiatives across the enterprise.
• Provide cloud-native platforms and empower product teams with self-service capabilities.
• Ensure governance, security and FinOps across cloud and legacy environments.
• Define the roadmap for infrastructure modernization and platform standardisation.
• Manage senior leaders and align IT delivery with business needs.
• Represent Group IT in cross-functional forums and with executive stakeholders.

Skills

IT leadership

Cloud platforms

Infrastructure strategy

Security governance

FinOps

Executive stakeholder mgmt

Education

Academic degree or equivalent

Tools

Azure

AWS

GCP

Job description

Step into a key leadership role at the heart of Saab's digital transformation. As Head of Modern Infrastructure within Group IT, you will lead group-wide infrastructure and cloud capabilities, ensuring that Saab's technology foundation is transformed and modernised while remaining reliable, secure, and resilient in an increasingly digital and globally connected environment. You will play a key role in enabling Saab's digital transformation by supporting the adoption of AI, cloud-based technologies, automation, and modern digital platforms.

Your role

As Head of Modern Infrastructure within Saab Group IT, you will be responsible for the delivery and development of key infrastructure capabilities, including infrastructure and cloud strategy, cloud operations, platform engineering, connectivity, and FinOps.

You will drive Saab's IT transformation agenda forward, ensuring adoption of AI, cloud-native technologies, automation, and modern digital platforms. This requires close alignment between business needs, technology modernization, and operational delivery across Business Areas and Group Functions.

The role includes line management of senior leaders and close collaboration across the organisation to ensure cohesion between strategic direction and operational execution.

In this role, you will:

• Lead and transform Saab's Modern Infrastructure capabilities, enabling reliable, secure, and scalable technology services
• Drive transformation with focus on cloud, AI and modernisation
• Provide cloud-native and automated platforms that empower product teams to build, deploy, and operate services with speed and efficiency
• Ensure stability, availability, and resilience across both modern cloud platforms and legacy infrastructure environments
• Define and drive the roadmap for Modern Infrastructure, including cloud transformation, infrastructure automation, platform standardisation, and modern engineering practices
• Accelerate cloud adoption and migration while ensuring effective governance, security, and operational excellence
• Drive technology cost optimization through FinOps, automation, and efficient platform management
• Establish and enforce standard connectivity patterns and infrastructure standards across the enterprise
• Enable self-service platforms and improve developer productivity through modern platform capabilities
• Represent Group IT in cross-functional forums and engage with senior business and technology stakeholders

This is a highly visible position that involves frequent interaction with executive stakeholders, and you will report directly to the Saab Group CIO. You will play a central role in accelerating Saab's cloud transformation, modernising its technology foundation, and enabling secure and scalable digital services across the enterprise.

Your profile

We are looking for a senior leader with extensive experience managing complex IT organisations in a global context, combined with deep expertise in infrastructure, cloud technologies, and platforms.

You have a strong track record of driving transformation and operational improvements, with focus on cloud, AI and modern IT infrastructure. Combined with a deep understanding of cloud strategy, infrastructure modernisation, platform operating models, and modern technology landscapes, including automation and AI.

You are a relationship-oriented leader who is comfortable representing IT at senior management level, lead through others and drive change in large organisations.

Key qualifications and experience:

• 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 infrastructure strategy, cloud operations, platform engineering, connectivity, FinOps, and technology operations
• Proven experience driving cloud transformation, migration initiatives, and large-scale technology modernization programs
• Strong understanding of cloud-native platforms, automation, self-service operating models, and infrastructure governance
• 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

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 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 defence and security company with an enduring mission: to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its talented employees, 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, with major operations around the world, and is part of the domestic defence capability of several nations.

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