Manager System Design

SAAB; Göteborgs kommun; On-site; SEK 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

SAAB in Göteborg is seeking a Manager System Design to lead and develop the System Design organization within GBAD C2. The role involves managing a team of engineers and ensuring high performance through effective training and resource allocation.

The ideal candidate will have a background in systems engineering and proven leadership skills. This position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and contribute to impactful solutions in a collaborative setting.

Qualifications

• Experience as a people manager or team leader in a technical field.
• Background in systems engineering or related environments.
• Strong interest in leadership and competence development.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop your team.
• Drive performance management and recruitment.
• Secure resource planning across projects.

Skills

Leadership

Systems Engineering

Stakeholder Management

Coaching

Communication

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

We are looking for a Manager System Design to lead and develop our System Design organization within GBAD C2.

In this role, you have full people responsibility for a team of system engineers, technical product leader, and a chief architect, as well as responsibility for construction deliverables within the section. Your focus is to build a high-performing organization by developing competencies, securing effective resource allocation, and enabling successful delivery.

You report to the Head of System Design and work closely with project managers, product managers, architects, and engineering leaders.

Your responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop your team
• Drive performance management, competence development, and recruitment
• Secure resource planning across projects and product development
• Foster a collaborative and high-performing culture
• Contribute to continuous improvement and long-term capability development

Your profile

You are an engaging leader with a background in systems engineering or similar technical environments. You have experience in people leadership, strong communication and stakeholder management skills, and a structured, collaborative approach. You are capable of balancing short-term delivery needs with long-term organizational and competence development.

We believe you have:

• Previous experience as a people manager, team leader, or similar leadership role
• Experience working in systems engineering, system design, software-intensive development, or related technical environments
• A strong interest in leadership, coaching, and competence development
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• The ability to balance short-term delivery needs with long-term organizational development
• A structured and collaborative approach to leadership

Experience from defence, aerospace, command and control systems, or other complex technical development environments is considered an advantage.

As a leader, you lead through trust, openness, and accountability. You create an environment where people can grow, collaborate, and perform at their best. You understand that strong teams are built through engagement, competence development, and clear expectations, and you take pride in helping others succeed.

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.

We offer an exciting and dynamic work environment where you will work with cutting‑edge technology and contribute to solutions that truly make a difference. As a leader with us, you will have the opportunity to influence and grow within an organization that values innovation, collaboration, and personal development.