Head of PMO and Center of Excellence Change Management

Head of PMO & COE Change Management

Want to influence the bigger picture At Saab you can realise amazing innovations that keep people and societies safe. Together we can truly make an impact and your part matters.

Your role

As Head of Project Management Office (PMO) and Center of Excellence Change Management(CoE CM) you will manage a new line function aimed to support BA Kockums with project management change management and Value Stream Mapping (VSM) facilitation. The PMO manages a portfolio of improvement projects primarily on a Business Area level characterized as strategical cross-functional or Saab company-wide. Another central part is to support BA Kockums with VSM facilitation. The Center Of Excellence (COE) Change Management functions as a traditional COE that shares best practices methodologies and standards within the discipline Change Management.

The placement for this position is initially in Malm. In Q4 2025 we will move to new premises in Lund.

Your profile

You will report directly to Head of Operational Excellence (OPEX) and this position will require you to:

• Build mentor and act as a line manager for a dynamic team of Project Managers and Change Managers. You shall foster a culture of open communication collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• Work closely with BA Kockums management to align improvement projects with strategic objectives to overcome challenges and propel BA Kockums towards sustained growth operational excellence and qualitative change management.
• Ensure that this function also support BA Kockums with value stream mappings and change management by supporting with flow facilitators and change managers.
• Oversee and guide the OPEX project portfolio ensuring most efficient use of resources for business-driven improvements and employee involvement and buy-in at every stage.

We are looking for an accomplished leader with:

• Proven PMO and Project Management Expertise: Practical experience in managing change projects including planning execution and monitoring and the ability to guide and motivate teams during changes.
• Leadership Acumen: A track record of people management and change management with the ability to inspire and lead diverse teams. You are an excellent communicator and coach skilled at inspiring and motivating teams. You are passionate about empowering people and believe in the strength of collective intelligence.
• Innovative and Results-Driven: A proactive goal-oriented approach with a high level of integrity and self-awareness. Understanding of the business environment and how changes impact the organization.

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 part of

Behind our innovations stand the people who make them possible. Brave pioneers and curious minds. Everyday heroes and inventive troubleshooters. Those who share deep knowledge and those who explore sky-high. And everyone in between.

Joining us means making an impact together contributing in our own unique ways. From crafting complex code and building impressive defence and security solutions to simply sharing a coffee with a colleague every action counts. We encourage you to take on challenges to create smart inventions and grow in our friendly and tech-savvy workspace. We have a solid mission to keep people and society safe.

Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring mission to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 22000 talented people Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world.

Saab designs manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics weapons command and control sensors and underwater systems. Saab is headquartered in Sweden. It has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defence capability of several nations. Read more about us here

You can send us your application in either Swedish or English.
Kindly observe that this is an ongoing recruitment process and that the position might be filled before the closing date of the advertisement.