Head of Airworthiness Publications

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Your role

We do not manufacture ordinary consumer products. We are developing fighter aircrafts whose operational utility and tactical capability can be critical in the defense of our nation's borders and our democracy. We are now looking for a manager for the Edition Management area, who is responsible for planning and producing the required documentation at system level for new editions of the aircraft.

Within Aeronautics, we are committed to our responsibility towards our customers, contributing to keeping people and society safe. We are also passionate about working together to create the solutions our customer’s need – that is in our DNA, and our people make it happen!

Our managers need to have the ability to combine a distinctive business acumen with a professional everyday leadership for sustainable success. A drive for performance, accountability, transparency, innovation, co-operation and continuous learning are key component in our culture.

Business Unit Gripen have ~4350 employees in Linköping, Arboga, Brasilia, Budapest, Gaviao Peixoto, Sao Paolo, Göteborg, Stockholm, Umeå and Växjö. The BU have the overall responsibility for the complete Gripen Weapon System. Systems Engineering Management is a area within department Fighter Aircraft, with ~90 employees, responsible for the systems engineering of the entire JAS 39 C/D/E/F aircraft. The area consists of overall systems engineering disciplines such as:

• Formal and authorized technical leadership roles such as Chief Engineer Aircraft, System Architects and other senior Systems Engineers with technical roles for the entire aircraft
• Characteristics, e.g., systems safety and security, weight and balance, and survivability including low observability
• Product governance such as Configuration Management
• Technical documentation and Flight Manuals

As Head of Airworthiness Publications, you will lead an team of approximately 15 engineers who work with coordination and development of technical documentation and Flight Manuals for JAS 39 Gripen C/D/E/F. In this role you will be responsible for coaching your employees and give them the best conditions possible to perform their work in an efficient manner. You are also the accountable manager for the deliverables from your unit and to secure on time deliveries with high quality.

Some of your responsibilities are:

• Efficient ways of working and contributing to streamlined processes
• Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements within own aviation permits
• Continuous Learning and Idea Development of your team
• Line manager responsibilities
• Accountable for the deliveries and commitments of your unit
• Be part of the leadership team of the department
• Responsible for planning the work and process governance

Your profile

To be successful in this role, you need to share and embrace our values and is comfortable leading according to our leadership framework – know your business, know your people and know yourself. You have the drive, energy and attitude to lead with the purpose of good business and positive culture. Furthermore, you have a genuine interest in other people and their individual driving forces, are responsive and have a natural ability to build and maintain relationships.

Other capabilities and ways of working we believe are essential for this role:

• a purpose-driven leader with excellent people management skills
• promotes co-operation and continuous learning
• deliver on promises
• have a high degree of personal maturity with good judgement and high ethics
• solid skills in the English and Swedish language, oral and written

We believe you hold a Bachelor or Masters degree in a relevant field or equivalent with several years of experience from working in technical roles. Experience from leadership roles is beneficial.

The 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

Explore a wealth of possibilities. Take on challenges, create smart inventions, and grow beyond. This is a place for curious minds, brave pioneers, and everyone in between. Together, we achieve the extraordinary, each bringing our unique perspectives. Your part matters.

Saab is a leading defense and security company with an enduring purpose, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 28,000 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 defense capability of several nations. Read more about us here

Contact information:
Ulf Comstedt, Manager
E-mail: ulf.comstedt@saabgroup.com

Saab is a company with a strong people-orientation. We offer a friendly work environment where we support and help each other to be at our best. Continuous learning, career & talent development and employee well-being are examples of areas where we always put the strongest effort to offer great opportunities.