Head of Product Software

australia adelaide permanent negotiable**About Saab**

Saab Australia is a defence, security and cyber solutions provider, specialising in the development and integration of major defence and security systems. For over 30 years in Australia, Saab have built a reputation for delivering complex systems integration projects that provide proven and advanced capabilities to keep ahead of today’s challenges.

From combat, communications, security and underwater systems, to mixed reality, cyber security and deployable health solutions, Saab’s extensive portfolio of products and services provide high-technology solutions for defence forces and civil industries across the globe.

**The role**

The Head of Product Software is responsible for driving the development and implementation of the Product Software team strategy aligned to Australia’s business strategy and software roadmap, together with a culture of accountability, high performance, collaboration and adaptability.

To provide strategic direction and leadership across the Product Software team to ensure successful planning, implementation and delivery of forecast pipeline software development work, in full, on time, and on budget.

This role is a member of the Product Group Senior Leadership Team, contributing to the achievement of Product Groups strategic goals and taking active part in cross functional and global forums.

This role is also responsible for defining the methods, tools and processes for, the planning and continuous development of software within the Naval Combat Systems Product Group.

**Your background**
- Demonstrated experience leading and developing large, high performing software projects, in a complex organization (the team size is circa 150 with 6 direct reports and forecast to grow to 200 in the coming 18 months)
- Demonstrated ability to define a vision, set a strategy and lead a team to successful implementation.
- Collaborative leader and skilled communicator who can influence others to achieve common goals by engaging and developing robust and productive relationships across a broad spectrum of stakeholders.
- Proven ability to work under pressure in a dynamic environment with multiple competing and changing priorities.
- Demonstrated experience with Agile methods and processes.
- Demonstrated understanding of the lifecycle of large software development projects
- Demonstrated ability to lead leaders and large teams to foster a high performing function with a culture of coordination and integration within and between teams.
- Experience in producing and reviewing technical documentation.
- An understanding of the full systems engineering lifecycle.
- Broad business acumen and experience in conceptualising long-term business goals and develop orderly process to accomplish those goals.
- Superior analytical and problem solving capabilities.
- Demonstrated experience meeting Saab Principal Software Engineer Competency profile (000EAN021).

**Culture and benefits**

Saab employ over 900 Australians and are committed to fostering a culture of excellence and enriching the employee experience.

By joining Saab, you’ll be a part of a collaborative and supportive organisation, where your professional growth and work-life balance are emphasised. You’ll work within an innovative and vibrant workplace, while having the opportunity to develop a long-term, fulfilling career.

As a valued team member of Saab Australia, you’ll access a variety of benefits to support you and your family including:

- 6 weeks paid leave each year
- 13% Superannuation
- Free Income Protection Insurance
- Flexible working options
- Access to the Saab shares matching scheme
- Access to MySaab; our online store offering everything from cash back at hundreds of stores to discounts from exclusive partners.

**Education**

Tertiary qualifications in systems engineering, computer science, or related technical discipline.

**Security Clearance**
- For a confidential discussion, please call Alex James and or, Paul Alland on 8228 1566.