Director Business Support Function and Operations

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Your role

We are looking for a Director Business Support Functions and Operations to play a key role in strengthening Saab’s global business development organization. In this position, you will lead the development of governance, operational excellence and business support capabilities, ensuring that our international organization works efficiently, consistently and in line with Saab’s overall strategy.

As part of the Group Business Development (GBD) Office, you will lead a newly established team and drive common ways of working across regions, Business Areas, Business Units and Group Functions. Your mission is to create the conditions for effective collaboration, strong governance and efficient operations, enabling our global business development teams to focus on building customer relationships and driving business growth.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and developing Saab’s global business support functions and operational processes.
• Establishing governance frameworks, performance management and common ways of working across the organization.
• Driving alignment and collaboration between Country Managers, Business Areas, Business Units and Group Functions.
• Improving organizational effectiveness through process development and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Supporting senior management with reporting, analysis and decision-making material.
• Promoting the effective use of digital tools and systems that strengthen collaboration and transparency.
• Leading, coaching and developing a high-performing team.

The role involves close collaboration with stakeholders across Finance, HR, Security, Legal, Tax, Information Management, Digitalisation and other Group Functions. Regular international travel is required.

Your profile

We are looking for a confident and collaborative leader with the ability to combine strategic thinking with strong execution. You thrive in an international environment, build trust across organizational boundaries and have a proven ability to drive change and improvement.

You bring:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, Management or a related field.
• Extensive leadership experience within Business Operations, Business Support, Organisational Development, Business Management or a similar area.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in global or matrix organisations.
• A strong background in governance, operational excellence, organizational effectiveness or business transformation.
• Experience supporting senior leaders and managing complex stakeholder environments.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in Swedish and English.
• Strong analytical capabilities and the ability to translate complex information into actionable insights.

It is considered an advantage if you also have:

• Experience from the defence, aerospace, industrial or other complex international environments.
• Experience of developing governance frameworks, reporting structures and business support functions on a global scale.
• Knowledge of digital business systems and organizational performance management.

As a leader, you are driven, structured and solution-oriented. You build engagement through trust and collaboration, and you are comfortable influencing stakeholders at all levels of an organization.

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 part of

Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring mission, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 25,000 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. Headquartered in Sweden, Saab has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defence capability of several nations.

Group Business Development is responsible for driving Saab’s international business growth and maintaining functional ownership of the Group’s marketing and sales processes. The organization supports markets around the world by generating business opportunities, strengthening customer relationships and providing valuable market insights to Saab’s Business Areas and Business Units.

You will be part of the GBD Office, working in a global environment with colleagues and stakeholders across multiple countries and functions. Together, you will contribute to building efficient structures, strengthening collaboration and enabling sustainable growth across Saab’s international business.

At Saab, you will have the opportunity to influence strategically important decisions, expand your international network and continue developing as a leader in a collaborative and purpose-driven organisation.

If you are interested in what benefits you can take part of as an employee at Saab in Sweden, you can read more about them here.