Head of Programme Management at BAE Systems Bofors

AxÖ Consulting is recruiting a Head of Programme Management for BAE Systems Bofors in Karlskoga.
Would you like to lead an operation responsible for the company’s largest and most business-critical customer commitments? Do you thrive in a role where you can combine leadership, business development and strategic work closely connected to commercial operations and delivery? If so, the role of Head of Programme Management could be your next step.
BAE Systems Bofors is in a strong growth phase and is now developing its organisation within Programmes & Aftermarket. As part of this development, a new section for programme operations is being established. We are now looking for a manager who wants to take responsibility for building, leading and developing the section for the future.
You will be employed directly by BAE Systems Bofors AB. The recruitment process is being handled by AxÖ Consulting.
About the role
As Head of Programme Management, you will be responsible for a growing organisation of approximately 15 programme managers across the Land, Naval and Ammunition business areas. You will lead the department both operationally and strategically, ensuring that programme managers have the right conditions to manage the company’s business programmes.
You will be an important member of the management team within the Programmes & Aftermarket department and will work closely with the head of the department. The role has a strong focus on business development, where you will drive the development of common methods, ways of working and governance within programme operations.
At the same time, you will act as a strategic adviser in major customer dialogues, contract matters and steering group work. You will be expected to represent the operation internally and externally and help create long-term structure in a rapidly growing organisation.
The company has customers both nationally and internationally, which means some travel as part of the role. It is therefore important that you are comfortable travelling for work when needed.
Examples of duties
Lead, coach and develop the department’s programme managers
Ensure the right capacity, expertise and resourcing within programme operations
Develop common methods, processes and tools for programme governance
Take part in and plan steering groups together with programme managers
Follow up on deliveries, risks, finances and overall programme status
Contribute to customer dialogues, contract matters and negotiations
Support the operation in growth, change initiatives and organisational development
Collaborate with product management, the engineering organisation, finance, marketing and other key functions
Represent the operation in internal and external forums

Who are we looking for?
We are looking for an experienced leader who can create structure, clarity and momentum in complex operations. You are used to leading through others and thrive in environments where the operation is growing and developing.
You probably have experience in programme management, project operations, line management or another leadership role where you have worked closely with commercial operations, delivery and engineering. You enjoy leading experienced employees and are motivated by developing operations rather than personally driving every individual delivery.
We would like you to have:
A university degree in engineering, industrial management, business administration or equivalent
Experience leading managers, project managers, programme managers or other senior specialist roles
Experience with major projects, programmes or complex customer commitments
Experience in business development and change management
A good understanding of finance, governance and follow-up
Experience with customer dialogues, negotiations and contract matters
Very good knowledge of Swedish and English

Experience from the defence industry or another operation with high demands on governance, quality and complex deliveries is an advantage.
Personal qualities
We believe you are:
A confident and unpretentious leader
Organised and able to create structure
Clear in your communication
Commercially minded and results-oriented
Good at building relationships and highly principled
Proactive and focused on development

You can build trust and act as a natural representative of the operation. When others need support, guidance or decisions, you are someone who creates calm, direction and momentum.
Quote from the recruiting manager
“I’m looking for someone who can be my natural extension in the operation. Someone who creates structure, develops the organisation and leads the programme managers forward. For me, it’s about building a strong operation that can handle continued growth and increasingly large commitments, while maintaining close connections with the operation and our customers.”
Information & Application
BAE Systems Bofors is working with AxÖ Consulting on this recruitment. If you have questions about the position, you are very welcome to contact the recruitment consultant responsible. We will be happy to tell you more about the role, the team and the journey you could be part of.
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis during the advertising period.
The position involves work in a security-sensitive operation and requires an approved security assessment under Chapter 1, Section 3 of the Protective Security Act (2018:585). In some cases, a specific citizenship may also be required.
Union representatives:
Fredrik Thuvander, Akademikerföreningen, 0586-733 362
Ulf Johansson, Unionen, 0586-733 357
We warmly welcome your application!