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Your role
As Section Manager for AI, you will be responsible for driving the development of new AI solutions for decision support within our command and control systems across the air, sea and land domains. The role is both strategic and hands-on, with a clear focus on research, development and innovation.
Together with your team, you lead AI initiatives from concept to implementation – following up, prioritising and creating the right conditions for progress. You oversee financial planning, track progress, outcomes and work closely with other leaders across the organisation.
You will lead a small team with expertise in areas such as mathematics, statistics, machine learning and software development. You work closely with your team – providing support, coaching, and ensuring the right skills are in place.
As a line manager, you will be responsible for all aspects of people management, including recruitment, salary setting, health and safety, skills development and employee dialogues.You will also contribute to the strategic work of the management team, collaborating with other section managers on resource planning, product strategy and organisational development.
Some travel may be required in this role.
Your Profile
We are looking for someone who wants to combine a passion for technology with a commitment to developing people. You enjoy a hands-on leadership role where you can work closely with your team while also contributing to the organisation’s strategic direction.
You are an attentive and unassuming leader who builds trust, fosters long-term relationships and helps others succeed. You have the ability to translate strategy into concrete activities and are comfortable discussing technology both in depth and at a high level.
We would like you to have:
- A degree-level education in a technical field, or equivalent experience
- Previous experience of line management
- Experience in project management and systems development
- A solid understanding of AI and its practical applications
- Experience of driving AI initiatives from idea to implementation
- Strong communication skills in both Swedish and English, spoken and written
Desirable:
- Background in mathematics, statistics or machine learning
- Experience of working with complex systems, preferably with real-time capabilities
- Experience within command and control systems or the defence sector
- Knowledge of cloud-based solutions
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