Head of Contract Managment, SAAB Underwater Systems

Logistics, Sales & Operations · Supply Chain & Transport · Procurement · Sales Management

In short

We are seeking an inspiring and business-oriented Head of Contract Management to lead a team of 15 specialists at Saab Underwater Systems in Linköping, Sweden. This role involves shaping the future of underwater defense solutions, driving contract management activities, supporting bid and proposal efforts, and enhancing S&OP analysis. The ideal candidate will have proven leadership experience and a strong business understanding.

Responsibilities

Leading, coaching and developing a team of highly skilled professionals.
Driving contract management activities throughout the project lifecycle.
Supporting business opportunities through bid and proposal management as well as cost estimation.
Ensuring high-quality planning and execution support for ongoing programs and projects.
Leading and developing processes related to Resource Capacity Management (RCM).
Providing and enhancing Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) analysis to support strategic and operational decisions.
Building strong partnerships with program management, engineering, finance, supply chain, and customer organizations.
Contributing to the continuous development of tools, processes, and ways of working.

Requirements

Proven leadership experience, either as a people manager or in a senior leadership role.
Experience from contract management, business management, project management, commercial management, or similar areas.
Strong business understanding and analytical skills.
The ability to communicate clearly and build relationships at all levels of the organization.
A structured approach combined with the flexibility to manage changing priorities.
Excellent communication skills in Swedish and English.
Must pass a security vetting.

Benefits

Develop both people and business.
Combine strategic thinking with operational excellence.
Work with advanced capabilities that help nations protect people and society.
Be a member of the Product Unit Management Team.
Explore a wealth of possibilities.
Take on challenges, create smart inventions, and grow beyond.
Be part of a place for curious minds, brave pioneers, and everyone in between.
Work in a leading defense and security company with an enduring purpose.
Be empowered by Saab's 30,000 talented people.
Push the boundaries of technology.
Contribute to creating a safer and more sustainable world.
Work with advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems.

Skills

Contract ManagementBid and ProposalCost EstimationPlanningBusiness AnalysisResource Capacity ManagementSales & Operations PlanningSwedishEnglish

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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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