This is a strategic leadership opportunity to shape the future of AI and Data within one of the world’s leading defence companies and be a part of defining and accelerating AI within defence, for a sovereign Europe. You will be part of a collaborative, cross-functional tech organization that accelerates innovation and drives real impact through cutting-edge solutions.
Your role
We are seeking a strategic, technically grounded leader to spearhead the AI & Data Platforms team within Common Tech. In a defence landscape where AI is rapidly reshaping the battlespace, this team builds and evolves the mission-critical platforms, infrastructure and capabilities that keep Saab at the forefront of AI in defence. The role demands close collaboration with business units, platform teams and data professionals to deliver scalable, secure and responsible AI foundations that accelerate innovation and sustain our edge across the enterprise.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a cross-functional team focused on AI and data platform capabilities
- Define and execute the strategy for scalable, secure, and user-friendly AI & Data platforms
- Collaborate with business units and technical teams to ensure platform alignment with organizational needs
- Drive adoption of platform services and best practices across the company
- Ensure platform reliability, performance, and compliance with security and governance standards
- Foster a culture of innovation, enablement, and continuous improvement
We offer strong opportunities for personal growth in a culture that values learning, inclusion, and meaningful impact.
Your profile
Required:
- Proven leadership experience in AI, data platforms, and enterprise architecture
- Strong technical background in data infrastructure, cloud platforms, and AI tooling
- Experience in platform strategy, enablement, and cross-functional collaboration
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Ability to communicate fluently in both Swedish and English.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering).
Preferred:
- Experience in building scalable AI/ML platforms or data mesh architectures
- Experience in product management with clear end-user focus
- Familiarity with MLOps, data governance, and responsible AI practices
- Understanding of hybrid cloud environments and platform security
- Experience working in large-scale software or data-driven organizations
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
Behind our innovations stand the people who make them possible. Brave pioneers and curious minds. Everyday heroes and inventive troubleshooters. Those who share deep knowledge and those who explore sky-high. And everyone in between.
Joining us means making an impact together, contributing in our own unique ways. From crafting complex code and building impressive defence and security solutions to simply sharing a coffee with a colleague, every action counts. We encourage you to take on challenges, to create smart inventions and grow in our friendly and tech-savvy workspace. We have a solid mission to keep people and society safe.
Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring mission, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 25,500 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 defence capability of several nations. Read more about us here