Manager Software, GBAD Command & Control

Technology, Data & Digital · Software & Web Development · Software Engineering

In short

Manager Software within GBAD Command & Control at Saab, lead and develop software organizations delivering mission-critical capabilities. Requires passion for people and technology, with a background in software development and several years of leadership experience. Role involves fostering high-performing teams, driving software excellence, and collaborating with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Lead, coach, and develop software engineers and team leaders.
  • Create an environment where people can thrive, grow, and perform at their best.
  • Drive excellence in software development, quality, architecture, and delivery.
  • Foster agile ways of working, continuous learning, and continuous improvement.
  • Support technical decision-making and promote sustainable engineering practices.
  • Collaborate closely with product management, systems engineering, and customers.
  • Build long-term organizational capability through recruitment, competence development, and succession planning.

Requirements

  • A background in software development and a genuine interest in modern software engineering.
  • Several years of leadership experience within software development or technology-driven organizations.
  • Experience working with complex software-intensive products and systems.
  • A solid understanding of Agile principles, DevOps, CI/CD, and product-oriented development.
  • The ability to engage in meaningful discussions with developers, architects, and technical leaders.
  • An MSc/BSc in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
  • Must pass a security vetting.

Desired Qualifications

  • Started career in software development and gradually grown into leadership roles.
  • Understands the craft, the challenges, and what it takes for engineering teams to succeed.
  • Servant leader who creates trust, removes obstacles, and enables teams to deliver their best work.
  • Combines technical understanding with strong people leadership.
  • Approachable, humble, and comfortable rolling up your sleeves when needed.
  • Brings drive, energy, and communication skills required to create alignment, move things forward, and deliver results in a complex environment.

Benefits

  • Influence the bigger picture and realize amazing innovations that keep people and societies safe.
  • Make a real difference.
  • Opportunity to shape software strategy, engineering culture, and ways of working.
  • Work in a leading defense and security company with talented people.
  • Explore a wealth of possibilities and challenges.

Skills

AgileDevOpsCI/CD
#software development#management#leadership#command and control#mission-critical#agile#devops#ci/cd#product management#systems engineering#recruitment#competence development
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About Saab

As a leading defence and security company, we offer solutions that range from the depths of the oceans to high in the sky, on land and in cyberspace, to keep people and society safe. Empowered by our 22,000 talented people, we constantly push the boundaries of technology to create a safer, more sustainable and more equitable world. We design, manufacture and maintain advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems. We are headquartered in Sweden and have major operations all over the world and are part of the domestic defence capability of several…

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Company

Saab

Job Posted

4 days ago

Expires

in 2 weeks

Employment Type

Full Time

Work mode

On Site

Experience Level

Mid-Senior

Locations

Göteborg, Sweden

Qualification

Bachelor, Master

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