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Head of Strategy

Head of Strategy (REQ_02431) Järfälla, Sweden

Your role

As Head of Strategy, you will report directly to Head of Products & Strategy. You will be the line manager for a team of strategy resources and have budget responsibility. The position is based in Järfälla, expatriate contracts could be considered for international applicants. The role requires travelling.

More specifically, as Head of Strategy, you will have responsibility for:

  • The Strategic Management process
  • Strategic Business Plan
  • Financial Business Plan
  • Portfolio Plan
  • Co-ordination with business area strategy functions
  • Business Intelligence

Furthermore, the Head of Strategy will actively engage in:

  • Marketing & Sales support
  • Activities connected to Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Bid work

 

You will be part of the Products & Strategy leadership team where focus will be to lead the transformation into a fully product driven business unit. You will strive to deliver the highest quality products into the market and make sure that the members in your team are growing. As Head of Strategy, you will work closely with stakeholders across Saab to make sure that you support the business unit’s short- and long-term goals. You must have the ability to challenge status quo and seek out new perspectives – we are looking for someone who sees what needs to be done, and leads the change. You are a person that people want to follow.

 

Your profile

We believe you have:

  • A relevant university degree and/or equivalent military background
  • Proven experience as Head of Strategy or similar leadership role
  • In-depth knowledge of military mission systems
  • A proven track record of taking ownership and successfully delivering results
  • Excellent leadership, communication and relationship building skills
  • Good knowledge in English, both verbally and written. Swedish is a plus.

 

This position requires that you will be approved in a security screening in accordance with the Swedish Protective Security Act.