Head of Product Unit – Maritime C4I

Saab AB; Arboga kommun; On-site; SEK 1 250 000 - 1 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence and security company in Sweden is looking for a Head of Product Unit for Maritime C4I solutions. This role involves leading the development of advanced C4I technologies for naval and airborne operations, managing multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring projects meet financial and quality targets. The ideal candidate will bring strong communication skills, operational focus, and a passion for team leadership. This position may require security vetting.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in leading multi-disciplinary teams delivering complex defence systems.
• Experience with P&L, budgets, and large-scale program delivery.
• Strong operational focus and financial accountability.

Responsibilities

• Drive the successful delivery of maritime C4I programmes and projects.
• Act as the primary liaison for Navy and Amphibious Forces.
• Oversee the development of maritime domain-specific C4I solutions.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team.

Skills

Leadership in multi-disciplinary teams

Communication in Swedish & English

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Adaptability to new environments

Job description

Overview

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Role

In this role, you will lead the delivery of advanced C4I (Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence) solutions for naval, amphibious, and airborne anti-submarine operations. As the Head of Product Unit – Maritime C4I, you will combine operational excellence with leadership and competence development. Your responsibilities will include driving the development and implementation of cutting-edge C4I technologies, ensuring they meet the specific requirements of maritime and anti-submarine warfare, while also fostering a skilled and motivated team.

Responsibilities

• Drive the successful delivery of maritime C4I programmes and projects, ensuring they meet financial, schedule, and quality targets.
• Act as the primary liaison for Navy and Amphibious Forces, building and maintaining trusted relationships.
• Oversee the development of maritime domain-specific C4I solutions, including airborne anti-submarine warfare (ASW) capabilities.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team with essential maritime and C4I skills.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, and overall financial performance for the unit."
• Represent the unit externally and collaborate across domains to deliver integrated solutions.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in leading multi-disciplinary teams delivering complex defence systems.
• Experience with P&L, budgets, and large-scale program delivery.
• Strong operational focus and financial accountability.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management (Swedish & English).
• Skilled in people leadership, competence development, and resource planning.
• A keen interest in learning new things and adapting to different environments and cultures.

Merit

• Background from Navy, Amphibious Forces, or defence industry.
• Deep knowledge of current and future Maritime C4I systems.

We value not only your skills and experience, but also place great importance on your personal qualities. To us, it is essential that you contribute to a positive working environment, enjoy collaborating with others, and have an attitude that supports both the team’s and the organisation’s development.

This position requires that you pass a security vetting based on the current regulations around security protection. For positions requiring security clearance additional obligations on citizenship may apply.

What you will be part of

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Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring mission, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 26,000 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 defence capability of several nations. This is an ongoing recruitment process and the position might be filled before the closing date of the advertisement.