Manager, Command and Control Software
Are you a strategic and technical leader passionate about modern software development? Do you thrive in an agile environment and want to lead teams developing next-generation Command and Control systems? If so, this is the role for you.
About the Role
As Manager of Command and Control Software, you will lead software delivery teams to develop state-of-the-art Command and Control applications. Your role will focus on fostering agile ways of working, embracing DevOps principles, and driving continuous improvement in software development practices. You will ensure that our solutions are robust, scalable, and aligned with industry best practices.
As a key part of the Command and Control Management Team, you will shape the department’s strategy and contribute to a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence. Our leadership team works closely together, leveraging individual strengths to create an engaging and inclusive work environment. Together, we drive our vision: Time to ACT – Our Command and Control systems enable customers to Observe, Orient, Decide, and Act fast.
Your Responsibilities:
Drive agile software development practices, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
Lead and mentor teams to deliver high-quality, scalable, and secure software solutions.
Experience of DevOps and CI/CD principles to improve deployment frequency and system reliability.
Ensure architectural and design best practices for products and subsystems.
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to align strategies and deliver customer-centric solutions.
Manage personnel, recruitment, and budget to optimize team performance and growth.
Who Are You?
We are looking for a leader who is passionate about modern software engineering and understands the power of agile methodologies. To succeed in this role, you should have:
- Software Development Expertise: Experience in designing, integrating, and verifying complex software systems.
- Agile Leadership: Proven ability to lead and scale agile teams using methodologies like Scrum, SAFe, or Kanban.
- DevOps & CI/CD Knowledge: Experience in modern software development pipelines, including automated testing, deployment, and cloud-native technologies.
- System Integration Skills: Understanding of how software and hardware integrate in advanced systems.
- Strong Communication Skills: Ability to engage with customers, partners, and internal stakeholders at all levels.
- Educational Background: A degree in engineering, computer science, or equivalent experience.
Merits:
- Experience in the defense industry or other safety-critical environments.
- Hands-on experience with cloud-native architectures and microservices.
- Familiarity with international collaborations and cross-functional teams.
If you are excited about leading agile software teams and developing cutting-edge Command and Control systems, we encourage you to apply!
Why Join Us?
We offer an exciting and dynamic work environment where you will work with cutting-edge technology and contribute to solutions that truly make a difference. As a leader with us, you will have the opportunity to influence and grow within an organization that values innovation, collaboration, and personal development.
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 a 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 22,000 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 defence capability of several nations. Read more about us here
Kindly observe that this is an ongoing recruitment process and that the position might be filled before the closing date of the advertisement.