Head of Strategy & Partnerships

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

Job summary

A leading defense and security company in Solna is looking for a Head of Strategy & Partnerships. This role involves shaping strategic planning and business development, managing partnerships, and conducting competitive analysis. Ideal candidates should have a strong background in defense and fluent communication skills in Swedish and English. This position offers the chance to make a significant impact in a company dedicated to safety and innovation.

Qualifications

• Strong background in strategy, business development, or partnerships in defense.
• Experience in shaping large-scale opportunities.
• Ability to influence at senior stakeholder level.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Business Unit's strategic planning.
• Own strategic business development for long-lead opportunities.
• Manage the Business Unit's partner ecosystem.
• Conduct competitive analysis and strategic foresight.

Skills

Strategic planning

Business development

Communication

Relationship building

Fluency in Swedish

Fluency in English

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

Shape the future direction of one of the most advanced C5ISR businesses in the industry. As Head of Strategy & Partnerships, you will operate at the intersection of market insight, customer need, and technology innovation, turning long-range opportunities into concrete growth paths. The role offers direct influence on the Business Unit's roadmap, and the opportunity to work across domains, partners, and customers at the highest levels.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Lead the Business Unit's strategic planning, ensuring alignment with Group direction and market opportunities.
• Own strategic business development for long-lead opportunities (e.g., NATO/FMNs).
• Lead and develop a small team, providing clear guidance and support to ensure successful delivery of objectives.
• Conduct competitive analysis and strategic foresight to inform product and platform roadmaps.
• Manage the Business Unit's partner ecosystem, including primes, tech providers, and research institutions.
• Shape early-stage platform opportunities in collaboration with Future Battlespace and Core Development.
• Work with Domain Units to identify and shape future customer needs before formal tenders.
• Ensure that the Business Unit's strategy is clearly communicated internally and externally.
• Represent the Business Unit in strategic forums, Group initiatives, and industry collaborations.
• Contribute to Portfolio Review, bringing insight and partnership opportunities.

Your Profile

We are looking for someone with a strong background in strategy, business development, or partnerships in defence or complex systems. You should have experience in shaping large-scale opportunities and influencing at senior stakeholder level.

• Ability to translate market and partner insights into actionable plans.
• Skilled communicator and relationship builder across cultures and organisations.
• Fluency in both spoken and written Swedish and English.
• Experience within the defence industry ecosystem, especially collaborating with defence agencies and military authorities worldwide, is highly valued.

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 demonstrate 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/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.

Please note that this is an ongoing recruitment process and that the position might be filled before the closing date of the advertisement.

Saab is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from diverse candidates.