Deputy Chief Operating Officer

Saabe

Stockholm, Sweden
Operational leadership in complex production
Industrialisation and manufacturing expertise
Kpi management across integrated operations
Join Saab as Deputy COO and drive growth and operational transformation, shaping processes and strategies that connect engineering, production, and business on a global scale

Job Summary

  • Join Saab as Deputy COO and drive growth and operational transformation, shaping processes and strategies that connect engineering, production, and business on a global scale.
  • The role focuses on driving alignment, clarifying priorities, and supporting the successful delivery of initiatives across the business in a decentralised, international organisation.
  • Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring mission to help nations keep their people and society safe, empowered by 26,100 talented people worldwide.

Matching Summary

Join Saab as Deputy COO and drive growth and operational transformation, shaping processes and strategies that connect engineering, production, and business on a global scale.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Operational leadership in complex production
  • Industrialisation and manufacturing expertise
  • KPI management across integrated operations
  • Experience in decentralised international organisations
  • Fluency in Swedish and English
  • Driving efficiency and transformation initiatives

Nice-to-have

  • Leadership maturity and clear communication
  • Fostering collaboration across organisation
  • Strong commercial judgement
  • Data-driven problem solving and decision-making
  • Leading change with credibility and trust

Key Requirements

  • Degree in engineering or equivalent experience
  • Senior operational management experience
  • Experience in low-volume production environments
  • Security vetting clearance required
  • Professional fluency in Swedish and English

Work Rights

Security vetting clearance required

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