Contract Manager – Gripen Program
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Posted on:
02-11-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Shape the future of advanced air defense.
Your role
At Saab were not just building aircraftwere redefining the future of security. As Contract Manager for the Gripen program you will take the lead in one of the worlds most advanced fighter aircraft projects.
We are now seeking colleagues to work with our current and future Gripen Contracts.
The contractual scopes encompass development delivery of aircraft and other equipment and operational supportfrom initial scope definition to the handover of Gripen systems. Leading a cross-functional team of technical legal and commercial specialists you will ensure successful contract execution while building lasting relationships with both our customers and internal stakeholders.
Your contribution will contribute in a major way to the success of the Gripen programa cornerstone in Saabs global defense capabilities and a critical element of national security for our partner nations.
Key responsibilities include:
Lead and manage the full contract lifecycle for the Gripen fighter aircraft
Oversee budget schedule scope risk and stakeholder engagement
Negotiate directly with the customer and manage high-level relationships
Work closely with engineering teams to align customer needs with technical feasibility
Represent Saabbuilding trust and collaboration
Your profile
You thrive in collaborative environments and excel at motivating others
Proven leadership in complex high-stakes projects
Strong business acumen and financial understanding
Broad technical knowledge of the Gripen system (or similar aerospace/defense platforms)
Excellent communication skills in Swedish and English (spoken & written)
Confidence in presenting to senior stakeholders in English
Experience in contract management and/or senior leadership is highly valued
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 25500 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.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Project Management Methodology
- Project / Program Management
- Program Management
- Management Experience
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Project Management
- Microsoft Project
- Budgeting
- DoD Experience
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
- Contracts
About Company
Company in Brief Saab serves the global market with world-leading products, services and solutions from military defence to civil security. With operations on every continent, Saab continuously develops, adapts and improves new technology to meet customers’ changing needs. At Saab we ... View more
