Senior Software Configuration Manager

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

Job summary

SAAB AKTIEBOLAG is looking for a Senior Software Configuration Manager to oversee software integrity across submarine and surface ship projects. This strategic role requires collaboration with engineers, providing support for configuration management throughout the product lifecycle.

The ideal candidate must hold a relevant degree and have significant experience in software configuration management, as well as strong English and Swedish communication skills. Opportunities for growth and complex project involvement await you in Lund.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in software configuration management or a similar role.
• Strong understanding of version control systems and branching strategies.
• Experience with build, release, and CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain software configuration management strategies.
• Manage baselines, version control, and change control for software systems.
• Support development teams in branching, merging, and release strategies.

Skills

Software configuration management

Version control systems (Git)

CI/CD pipelines

Excellent communication skills in Swedish

Excellent communication skills in English

Education

Relevant university degree in software engineering or related field

Job description

Overview

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Role Summary

As a Senior Software Configuration Manager at Saab Naval, you will play a key role in ensuring the integrity, traceability, and quality of software across our submarine and surface ship projects.

You will work in long-term, complex development programs where software is developed both in-house and by external suppliers, and integrated into advanced, distributed systems. In close collaboration with system engineers, software developers, IT architects, and project stakeholders, you will establish and maintain robust configuration management practices throughout the full product lifecycle.

This role combines strategic responsibility with hands‑on execution, focusing on building scalable configuration management processes, supporting continuous integration and delivery, and ensuring compliance with internal and customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Defining and maintaining software configuration management (SCM) strategies, processes, and tools
• Managing baselines, version control, and change control for complex software systems
• Supporting development teams in branching, merging, and release strategies
• Ensuring traceability between requirements, code, builds, and delivered configurations
• Driving configuration audits and status accounting across projects
• Collaborating with DevOps and build/release teams to optimize CI/CD workflows
• Supporting supplier and third‑party software integration from a configuration perspective
• Producing and maintaining SCM documentation, guidelines, and best practices

You will work from one of our centrally located offices in Lund or Karlskrona, with occasional travel within Sweden and internationally.

Profile

We are looking for a structured and analytical professional with strong communication skills who enjoys collaborating in a cross‑functional environment. You are proactive, detail‑oriented, and comfortable taking ownership of processes that span across teams and disciplines.

You thrive in complex environments where persistence, clarity, and continuous improvement are key, and you are confident in guiding others in configuration management best practices.

Required Skills

• Relevant university degree or equivalent experience in software engineering, IT, or related field
• Proven experience in software configuration management or a similar role
• Strong understanding of version control systems (e.g., Git) and branching strategies
• Experience with build, release, and CI/CD pipelines
• Excellent communication skills in Swedish and English, both verbal and written

Desired Skills

• Experience working in large‑scale or safety‑critical development environments
• Knowledge of configuration management standards and frameworks
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools
• Experience in system integration or product development organizations

Security Requirements

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.

For more information or to discuss this role, please contact Mattias Bruzelius, recruiting manager [phone].