
SAAB AKTIEBOLAG · Linköping
Saab is a place where teamwork makes things fly. Literally. Join us and experience our supportive and friendly workplace. Your role Within the Gripen Program...
Saab is a place where teamwork makes things fly. Literally. Join us and experience our supportive and friendly workplace.
Your role
Within the Gripen Program and Systems Management department, we are seeking a dedicated professional to join our team as Manager for the newly formed group; Contract Management Execution and Support.
As Manager for Contract Management Execution & Support you will lead a team of around 10 employees responsible for the successful execution and support of all Gripen E/F export contracts. The team consists of experienced professionals who manage contract deliveries and customer support activities for both existing and future export customers. The team is dynamic and diverse, where collaboration and strong business acumen are essential.
In this role you will oversee the fulfillment of contractual obligations, ensure contractual deliveries, contractual obligations related to Offset in all our Export Contracts, and other contract support activities, such as Visa handling. You will also be responsible for ensuring we identify and implement synergies among all Export Contracts, including identifying and implementing contract execution improvements. You will work closely with all contract responsibles in our export contracts, with program management and you will monitor operations, engage in strategic discussions, ensure timely deliveries, and adhere to contractual frameworks.
Build, develop, and strengthen the team, including driving and implementing effective team building activities for this newly established function
Identify opportunities for continuous improvement across all export contracts and actively drive and implement these improvements
Overseeing and ensuring contract compliance
Collaborating with internal teams and customers to facilitate contract updates and negotiations
Interfacing with program management, contract managers, and other Saab units in order to ensure we deliver on our contractual obligations
Engaging in high-level strategic dialogues and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders
Presenting plans and updates, ensuring clarity and alignment with the contract.
Your profile
We are seeking a driven and committed Manager who thrives in a dynamic and collaborative environment. You are a proactive and communicative professional who values relationship-building, both internally and with external stakeholders. You possess a structured and efficient working style, managing multiple tasks while maintaining a strategic perspective.
You are adept at motivating others and foster strong engagement among your peers. You possess excellent listening skills, the ability to understand diverse behaviors, and are well-versed in managing relationships across different cultures.
Strong negotiation skills and experience handling business discussions with both internal teams and customers.
Proven ability to ensure timely, cost-effective, and high-quality contract deliveries.
Fluent in Swedish and English, spoken and written.
Solid business acumen and experience in managing international business relationships.
A high level of self-motivation, persistence, and the ability to manage cross-functional work in complex organizations.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to lead and coordinate across multiple stakeholders.
Leadership experience or prior exposure to international business environments is a plus.
Experience working with the Gripen system is highly desirable.
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
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