Shape the future of Saab IT – Head of integration platforms

Saab AB; Sweden; Remote; SEK 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Saab AB is seeking a strategic Head of Integration Platforms to lead the core area delivering secure, scalable integration across Saab’s applications, data and business processes. You will drive the transition from BizTalk to Azure Integration Services and oversee API Management, SFTP and modern cloud-based integration to enable reliable information flows.

You will partner with stakeholders, architects and delivery teams to set direction, govern platforms and develop capabilities, while

Qualifications

• Academic degree in a relevant field, or equivalent experience.
• Strong people leadership and talent development skills.
• Proven experience managing operational delivery and service performance.
• Experience driving organisational and technology transformation in complex environments.
• Experience leading integration transformation or platform modernisation.
• Strong understanding of enterprise integration architecture and integration patterns.
• Experience with Azure Integration Services and cloud-based integration.
• Good understanding of APIs, API Management and event-driven architectures.
• Experience managing business-critical technology platforms and services.
• Experience from the defence industry or other highly regulated and security-sensitive industries is considered an advantage.
• Strong stakeholder, vendor and change management skills.
• Fluency in both Swedish and English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and engage employees within the area.
• Set direction and priorities for the area in alignment with Saab’s business and technology strategies.
• Drive the transformation from BizTalk to Azure Integration Services.
• Ensure stable, secure and reliable operation of business-critical integration services.
• Lead the development and lifecycle management of integration platforms and capabilities.
• Drive scalable integration patterns, APIs and event-driven architectures.
• Develop capabilities within API Management, SFTP and modern cloud-based integration.
• Strengthen platform governance, standardisation and automation.
• Build strong relationships with business stakeholders, architects, delivery teams, vendors and partners.
• Balance transformation, operational stability and changing business needs.
• Take financial ownership of the area and contribute actively to the management team.

Skills

People leadership

Stakeholder management

Change management

Delivery focus

Fluency in Swedish and English

Education

Academic degree in a relevant field

Tools

Azure Integration Services

API Management

SFTP

Cloud-based integration

Job description

Shape the future of Saab IT - Head of integration platforms

Take on a leadership role at the heart of Saab's digital transformation. As Head of Integration Platforms within Group IT, you will lead a strategically important area responsible for the platforms that connect applications, data and business processes across Saab.

You will help shape Saab's future integration landscape. Through modern integration platforms, APIs and automation, you will enable secure, scalable and reliable information flows across business, engineering and digital platforms. This role is about creating the integration foundation needed for future business growth, digitalisation and technology adoption. Join Saab on an exciting journey of growth and transformation, helping to position the organisation for future success in an increasingly digital and globally connected world.

Your role

As Head of Integration Platforms, you will lead a business-critical capability that enables secure and reliable information exchange across Saab. A central part of your mandate will be to drive the transformation from BizTalk to Azure Integration Services, while ensuring stable operations and continued development of capabilities such as API Management and SFTP. You are responsible for the performance, development and effectiveness of the area, including its people, platforms and services.

You will set the direction for Saab’s integration capabilities, drive platform modernisation and ensure that the integration landscape evolves in line with business needs, technology strategy and security requirements. You will work closely with business stakeholders, architects, delivery teams and partners to enable scalable integration patterns, APIs and modern integration capabilities.

You will be part of the Core Enterprise Platforms and Applications management team. You will act as the bridge between your area, business stakeholders and vendors, creating alignment and ensuring that business priorities, technology initiatives and operational delivery move forward together. The role requires some travel to meet with your teams and business stakeholders.

In this role, you will

• Lead, develop and engage employees within the area
• Set direction and priorities for the area in alignment with Saab’s business and technology strategies
• Drive the transformation from BizTalk to Azure Integration Services
• Ensure stable, secure and reliable operation of business-critical integration services
• Lead the development and lifecycle management of integration platforms and capabilities
• Drive scalable integration patterns, APIs and event-driven architectures
• Develop capabilities within API Management, SFTP and modern cloud-based integration
• Strengthen platform governance, standardisation and automation
• Build strong relationships with business stakeholders, architects, delivery teams, vendors and partners
• Balance transformation, operational stability and changing business needs
• Take financial ownership of the area and contribute actively to the management team

While the preferred locations are listed above, alternative locations may be possible.

Your profile

We are looking for an experienced leader with a strong combination of people leadership, business understanding and technology insight.

You have experience leading teams and delivering results in complex IT environments while driving change and continuous improvement. You are comfortable collaborating with stakeholders across functions.

You are a people-oriented leader who creates engagement, develops others and fosters high-performing teams. At the same time, you have a strong delivery focus and a passion for modern technologies and transformation.

Key qualifications and experience

• Academic degree in a relevant field, or equivalent experience
• Strong people leadership and talent development skills
• Proven experience managing operational delivery and service performance
• Experience driving organisational and technology transformation in complex environments
• Experience leading integration transformation or platform modernisation
• Strong understanding of enterprise integration architecture and integration patterns
• Experience with Azure Integration Services and cloud-based integration
• Good understanding of APIs, API Management and event-driven architectures
• Experience managing business-critical technology platforms and services
• Experience from the defence industry or other highly regulated and security-sensitive industries is considered an advantage
• Strong stakeholder, vendor and change management skills
• Fluency in both Swedish and English, both written and spoken

We recognise that experience and skills can be gained in different ways. If you do not meet every qualification listed but believe you have the capabilities to succeed in the role, we encourage you to apply.

This position requires that you pass a security vetting based on the current regulations around security protection. For positions requiring security clearance, additional obligations regarding 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 defense and security company with an enduring purpose, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 30,000 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 defense 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.