Saab

Head of Strategy and Growth, Land Systems

Saab

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Washington, D.C. • Missouri • Virginia • United States

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Salary

💰 $245,600 - $331,500 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Lead the development and execution of divisional strategy, ensuring product portfolio alignment with customer needs and corporate objectives.
  • Manage the division’s product portfolio, including lifecycle strategy, performance evaluation, and prioritization of strategic initiatives.
  • Conduct market, customer, and competitive analyses to inform product and investment decisions.
  • Collaborate with product, engineering, finance, and operations teams to translate customer requirements into actionable strategies and product plans.
  • Support the Divisional VP in identifying, qualifying, shaping and capturing new growth opportunities, partnerships, and M&A opportunities.
  • Serve as lead liaison with industry partners to shape and capture new business opportunities.
  • Serve as interface with key internal stakeholders, including Skapa, Strategy Office, Business Development, and Saab Dynamics.
  • Lead a team of technical engineering and marketing and sales professionals to ensure that the capability development, market shaping, customer engagement, and capture elements of the Land Systems growth strategy are integrated and resources.
  • Align with colleagues from Programs, Business Development, Government Relations and Communications to ensure development and execution of growth strategy.
  • Foster a strategic mindset across the division and drive alignment on key priorities and initiatives.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
  • 15+ years of experience in strategic planning, product management, or portfolio management, preferably within aerospace and defense.
  • Strong understanding of market dynamics and competitive landscape in the land systems space.
  • Experience leading teams and driving cross-functional collaboration in complex, global matrix environments.
  • Proven track record to developing and executing product and industry teaming strategies that drive business and technology growth and operational efficiency.
  • Demonstrated success developing and executing end-to-end strategic campaigns and capture plans.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Travel is expected to support customer engagement, market analysis, and internal strategic alignment.
Benefits
  • Medical, vision, and dental insurance for employees and dependents
  • Generous paid time off, including 8 designated holidays
  • 401(k) with employer contributions
  • Tuition assistance and student loan assistance
  • Wellness and employee assistance resources
  • Employee stock purchase opportunities
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
strategic planningproduct managementportfolio managementmarket analysiscompetitive analysisproduct lifecycle strategyperformance evaluationend-to-end strategic campaignscapture plansbusiness and technology growth
Soft Skills
leadershipcross-functional collaborationanalytical skillsproblem-solvingcommunication skillsstrategic mindsetcustomer engagementteam managementresource integrationstakeholder engagement
Certifications
Bachelor’s degreeMBAadvanced degree