Saab, Inc. · 6 days ago
Head of Strategy and Growth, Land Systems
Saab, Inc. is a leading defense and security company dedicated to helping nations keep their people safe. The Head of Strategy will lead strategic planning and portfolio management for the Land Systems division, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and corporate objectives while guiding resource allocation and decision-making for business expansion initiatives.
Defense & Space
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Must be a U.S. citizen. Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information
Saab is a federal government contractor and adheres to policies and programs necessary for sustaining drug-free workplaces. As a condition of employment, candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen
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