HEAD OF AGILE & AD PRACTICES

Head of Agile & Application Development Practices

Challenges you will work on:

In this exciting and dynamic role, you will oversee the transformation of SAS’s agile ways of working and application development practices. 

You will tackle the intricate task of designing and implementing a mature agile setup anchored in agile frameworks, while modernizing engineering capabilities across teams. As the main point of contact for agile enablement and development excellence, you will coordinate with Digital & IT, SAS business units, and external partners to embed agile principles, roles, and ceremonies into cross-functional teams. Your ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders will be crucial in driving agile adoption, uplifting technical capabilities, and aligning delivery with strategic goals. 

Your ability to collaborate will be crucial as you: 

• Lead and coach a team of agile professionals (coaches and scrum masters) to support agile adoption across business and IT. 
• Define and implement agile metrics, governance models, and continuous improvement practices. 
• Facilitate agile training, onboarding, and capability uplift across SAS and its partners. 
• Act as a change agent to foster a culture of collaboration, transparency, and adaptive delivery. 
• Lead the transformation of application development practices, including the adoption of modern engineering principles such as CI/CD, DevOps, automated testing, and cloud-native development. 
• Collaborate with software engineering teams to align agile delivery with technical excellence and scalable architecture. 
• Ensure integration of agile ways of working with robust application development lifecycles and tooling. 

The Team

As the Head of Agile & AD Practices within our newly created Office of the CIO in Digital & IT, you will play a pivotal leadership role in shaping how SAS delivers value through agile ways of working and modern engineering practices. You will be part of a high-performing and diverse team composed of talented professionals from various backgrounds, united by a shared commitment to collaboration, innovation, and excellence. 

To be successful, we believe you have:

• Deep understanding of agile frameworks (SAFe, Scrum, Kanban) and scaling agile in large organisations. 
• Strong leadership, coaching, and facilitation skills. 
• Ability to influence and align diverse stakeholders. 
• Strategic thinking with hands-on delivery mindset. 
• Excellent communication and change management capabilities. 
• Strong grasp of software development lifecycle, engineering principles, and agile technical practices. 
• 7+ years of experience in agile roles, including 5+ years leading enterprise-level agile transformations. 
• Proven track record implementing SAFe or similar frameworks in complex, multi-stakeholder environments. 
• Experience working with both in-house and offshore delivery models. 
• Demonstrated experience leading large-scale application development transformations, including modernizing engineering practices and delivery pipelines. 
• University degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent. 
• SAFe Program Consultant (SPC) certification or equivalent is a strong plus. 
• Commitment to work from the office 3 days per week. 

Why SAS?

At SAS, we offer extensive opportunities for professional development in an international, fast-paced working environment. We are dedicated to the continuous growth of our employees. Working with us comes with a variety of benefits, including: 

• Travel Perks: Enjoy discounted travel opportunities around the world with SAS. 
• Health & Wellness: Access to health and wellness benefits, including a newly renovated gym with complimentary classes such as CrossFit and yoga. 
• Discounts: Receive discounts from a wide range of brands, as well as on transportation to and from airports, airport shops, hotels, and car rentals. 
• Work Environment: Our office location in Frösundavik offers a vibrant workspace with a restaurant, café, and easy access to outdoor activities in Hagaparken and Brunnsviken. Engage in running, tennis, outdoor gym sessions, kayaking, and stand-up paddling with equipment available free of charge. 
• Convenient Commute: Benefit from a non-stop bus service connecting our office to Solna station, and commuter trains, alongside a network of cycle paths. 

Our Culture at SAS 

At SAS, we are dedicated to caring for each other, delighting our travelers, and driving the transformation towards sustainable aviation. As a future colleague on our team, you’ll join a culture where we work collaboratively towards common goals, recognize each other's contributions, and celebrate successes. Our focus is on safe, sustainable, and punctual execution, and we are committed to protecting our planet while transforming SAS for the future. This is an empowering workplace where you can thrive, grow, and take ownership of your work. Join us at SAS and be part of shaping the future of aviation! 

Additional Information

• Deadline for application: 22/10/2025. Please send us your CV as soon as possible, as interviews are conducted continuously, and the position may be filled before the application deadline. Note that we are not able to handle any applications that are sent by email, due to GDPR regulations. 
• Desired start date: 01/12/25 
• Position: Fulltime (100%) starting with a 6-month probation period 
• This position is based in Frösundavik, Solna (Stockholm), and you will be expected to work onsite. Remote work may also be an option, depending on the agreement made with your manager. 
• To be eligible for this position you need an EU-work permit. Please note that we ask you to inform us if you currently have a valid EU-work permit.   
  
  

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