Area Manager – Integrated Product Support, Lifecycle Services

Saab

Area Manager leading Saab specialists in Integrated Product Support and lifecycle services for Gripen and GlobalEye. Driving organizational capability, business development, and operational excellence.

Posted 8/21/2026full-timeLinköping • 🇸🇪 SwedenMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership in managing teams and driving business development within the aerospace and defense sectors, with a focus on Integrated Product Support and lifecycle management. Possesses expertise in supportability engineering, logistics support solutions, and data-driven methodologies, including Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.

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Leadership ExperienceIntegrated Product Support (IPS)Aerospace Industry KnowledgeSupportability EngineeringData-Driven Decision Making

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Hard Skills

Integrated Logistics Support (ILS)Lifecycle ManagementComplex Maintenance SystemsProject-Based OperationsSupport Solutions

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication Skills

Tools & Technologies

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Machine Learning

Certifications & Qualifications

Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

AerospaceDefenseSustainmentOperational PerformanceCompetence Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead an area of specialists and analysts responsible for advanced Integrated Product Support and lifecycle support capabilities
Support critical aerospace programs, including Gripen and GlobalEye
Ensure competence development and effective processes across projects and commitments
Drive continued development of the organization and its capabilities
Combine organizational leadership, business development, and long-term capability growth
Report to the Head of Fighter Support
Serve on the department management team
Contribute to strategic priorities, business development, and the evolution of support capabilities
Lead through others, build engagement, and create conditions for high-performing teams
Contribute to operational performance and long-term business development

Requirements

What you’ll need

Leadership experience with personnel, business, and financial responsibility
Experience leading managers, or from a senior leadership role
Technical or analytical background, preferably within Integrated Product Support (IPS), Integrated Logistics Support (ILS), lifecycle management, sustainment, or a related field
Experience of, or a good understanding of, complex maintenance and support systems
Experience from project-based operations
Excellent communication skills in both Swedish and English
Experience from the aerospace or defense industry is considered a strong advantage
Knowledge of supportability engineering, reliability, maintainability, and logistics support solutions is advantageous
Understanding of data-driven ways of working, preferably within Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Learning, is meritorious
Must pass security vetting based on current security-protection regulations
Additional citizenship obligations may apply for positions requiring security clearance

Benefits

Comp & perks

Ongoing recruitment process; position might be filled before the closing date