Head of Operations Management

Saab AB; Linköpings kommun; On-site; SEK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Saab AB is seeking a Head of Operations Management for the Fighter Aircraft BU Gripen in Sweden. You will lead the Operations Management team, drive continuous improvement and turn strategic objectives into actionable plans across the organization.

You will identify and prioritize improvement opportunities, manage KPIs, and collaborate with managers to enable informed decisions. A hands-on leader who can navigate a complex environment is essential to deliver measurable results.

Qualifications

• Extensive leadership experience in operations or related field.
• Proven record of driving continuous improvement with measurable results.
• Experience with KPIs, data analysis and decision-making.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Operations Management team and drive a culture of continuous improvement.
• Develop and improve processes, structures and ways of working to strengthen operational performance.
• Follow up on KPIs and business objectives, identify improvement areas and drive actions to achieve results.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the organization and support management in planning, prioritization and decision-making.

Skills

Leadership

Data-driven decisions

KPI management

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder collaboration

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

As Head of Operations Management within Fighter Aircraft, BU Gripen, you will play a key role in driving and developing our operational performance. You will lead a team and work closely with managers and stakeholders across the organization to create structure, improve ways of working and turn strategic objectives into action.

The role combines leadership, operational management and continuous improvement. You will identify improvement opportunities, set priorities and drive initiatives from idea to implementation. You will also support management with analysis and performance follow-up to enable informed decisions.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead and develop the Operations Management team and drive a culture of continuous improvement.
• Develop and improve processes, structures and ways of working to strengthen operational performance.
• Follow up on KPIs and business objectives, identify improvement areas and drive actions to achieve results.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the organization and support management in planning, prioritization and decision-making.

Your profile

We are looking for an experienced leader who combines a strong business perspective with a hands-on approach to operational development. You are comfortable working in a complex environment, creating structure and driving change together with others.

You have:

• Several years of experience in a leadership or management role within operations, business development or a similar area.
• Experience of leading teams and driving improvements that deliver measurable results.
• Experience working with KPIs, performance management and data-driven decision-making.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to build trust across different functions and levels.

As a leader, you create engagement, take initiative and follow through. You are able to see the bigger picture while keeping focus on what needs to happen here and now. You are also comfortable challenging existing ways of working and turning ideas into action.
This position requires that you pass a security vetting based on the current regulations around/of security protection. For positions requiring security clearance additional obligations on 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 defence and security company with an enduring mission, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 26,100 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 defence capability of several nations. Read more about us here

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