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Saab Group · Multiple locations

# Shape the future of Saab IT - Head of enterprise governance services

Multiple locations Executive IT & Infrastructure 

Listed on Saab Group’s official careers site. Posted October 28, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
[Apply on Saab Group’s careers site →](https://saabgroup.wd116.myworkdayjobs.com/Saab_careers/job/Stockholm---Solna/Shape-the-future-of-Saab-IT---Head-of-enterprise-governance-services_REQ_46664)

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## Job description

Take on a leadership role at the heart of Saab's digital transformation. As Head of IT Area Enterprise Governance Services within Group IT, you will lead and develop the IT services supporting corporate functions such as Environment, Communication, Quality and Risk. Your mission is to transform the application services, harnessing cloud, AI and automation to simplify processes, improve efficiency and enable new business capabilities.

Working closely with business stakeholders, you will shape and drive this transformation while ensuring reliable, secure and effective services today. Your role As Head of IT Area Enterprise Governance Services, you lead the organisation, people and capabilities responsible for managing and developing services supporting Saab’s Group Functions. Your mission is to ensure that these services meet business needs and agreed service requirements throughout their lifecycle.

A major focus will be establishing clear priorities and service roadmaps together with business stakeholders, balancing day-to-day delivery with improvements, modernisation and cost efficiency. You will work closely with business process owners and relevant IT teams to translate business, information security and compliance requirements into effective application services. As part of the Group Function IT management team, you will build strong collaboration with business stakeholders, vendors and partners, ensuring clear responsibilities and aligned priorities.

The role requires some travel to meet with your teams, business stakeholders and partners. While the preferred locations are listed above, alternative locations may be possible.

In this role, you will Lead, develop and engage employees within the area
- Ensure reliable, secure and cost-effective application management and service delivery
- Define and drive service roadmaps and lifecycle plans together with business stakeholders
- Translate business needs into prioritised improvements and development initiatives
- Ensure that information security and relevant compliance requirements are addressed throughout the application lifecycle
- Drive modernisation and the adoption of cloud, AI and automation
- Manage service performance, costs and vendor delivery against agreed commitments
- Build strong relationships with business stakeholders, vendors and partners to strengthen governance, compliance and value realisation 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
- Proven experience leading application management and development, combining reliable service delivery with digital transformation
- Strong understanding of service lifecycle management and continuous improvement Experience developing service roadmaps and prioritising business needs Experience managing and developing application services supporting corporate functions is considered an advantage Experience managing IT vendors and following up service delivery and costs Understanding of information security and compliance requirements in application management Experience driving organisational and technology transformation in complex environments Experience from large, complex and global organisations Experience from the defence industry is considered an advantage
- Strong stakeholder management and communication 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

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Oct 28, 2026
- First seen by OpenNash: Nov 2, 2026
- Last checked: Nov 9, 2026
- Listed for: 12 days
- Location: Multiple locations[Apply on Saab Group’s careers site →](https://saabgroup.wd116.myworkdayjobs.com/Saab_careers/job/Stockholm---Solna/Shape-the-future-of-Saab-IT---Head-of-enterprise-governance-services_REQ_46664)

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