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Your role
We are looking for a Release manager to our embedded software department. It currently consists of 75 people with roles such as Teamleaders, software developers, architects and configuration manager. The developers are organized in smaller teams.
Your role includes:
Manage the backlog of embedded software tasks.
Drive work break down to smaller tasks and assignment to different teams.
Communicate status of updates and progress to stakeholders.
Ensure delivery of software after update.
Lead CCB meetings.
Take an active part in improving the way of working. This to further improve performance of the team.
Your profile
To thrive in this role, you are proactive and take full responsibility for allocated tasks. You can easily create trust within the organization and are used to efficiently collaborate with team members. You are open to new ideas, lead by example, inspire others to grow in their respective roles and take on new responsibilities.
Required skills:
University degree with computer science background
Proven leadership qualities and experience of leading people, with particular focus on HOW. That is a strong value-based leadership in accordance with Saab values.
Skills in communicating effectively across different teams, countries and cultures.
Willingness and proven ability to manage complexity and to drive change
Strong technical interest
Structured in your work
Drive, be pro-active and have self-management capability.
Fluent in both written and spoken English
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.
The position as Release Manager- Embedded Software is stationed at our headquarters in Huskvarna, Sweden.
Considering the upcoming summer vacation, you can expect feedback on your application after the summer. If you think the position sounds interesting, you are most welcome to send in your application today!
What you will be a 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 22,000 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