About this role
<p><img src="https://dmscdn.successfactors.com/27c0a91770d9ecac9ed08a9f63f401a6121aa728d77960676d754d492bcae147/static_content/8761288a654040abb2af/jobad1.png" alt="" width="748" height="128"> </p> <p> </p><p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Are you an experienced leader with a passion for innovation, business growth, and customer-focused solutions? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! Join ASSA ABLOY in Sweden as our Head of Development and Support. You will be part of a collaborative culture that empowers you to build a career you can be proud of.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">What you would do as our Head of Development and Support</span></strong><br><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">You will lead the development and delivery of customer-centric solutions that drive business growth and create value for our customers. You will be responsible for aligning global platforms with local market needs, while leading the Development and Support organization to deliver innovation, service excellence, and continuous improvement.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Working closely with commercial teams, product management, and global stakeholders, you will strengthen our market position, enhance the customer experience, and support the growth of our access control and connected care solutions.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">This role reports to the Head of Business Unit Senior Care Nordics.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">You would also:</span><br><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">• Drive the solution strategy and growth agenda, turning business needs into market-relevant offerings that create customer value and support sustainable growth.</span><br><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">• Identify and develop new business opportunities to strengthen revenue growth, market position, and customer value propositions.</span><br><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">• Lead, develop, and transform the Development, Software Design, and Solution Development.</span><br><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">• Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement across development, focusing on quality, efficiency, scalability, and customer experience.</span><br><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">• Establish clear goals, governance, and KPIs while fostering a customer-focused, collaborative, and high-performing culture.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><strong>The skills and experience you need</strong> </span><br><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">We are looking for someone who has:</span><br><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">• Proven leadership experience within solution development, product management, commercial development, or related functions, with the ability to inspire teams, drive performance, and lead through change.</span><br><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">• A track record of driving growth and innovation, including developing customer-centric value propositions, bringing solutions to market, and creating measurable business impact.</span><br><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">• Experience from technology-driven environments, preferably within access solutions, IoT, connected care, or similar industries, including the development of cloud-based platforms, products, or services.</span><br><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">• Demonstrated success in leading transformation and organizational development, building capabilities, driving continuous improvement, and navigating complex change initiatives.</span><br><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">• Strong strategic, analytical, and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in an international matrix organization, build lasting relationships, and communicate clearly in English (Swedish is considered an advantage).</span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">What we offer</span></strong></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">We’re passionate about providing amazing opportunities and benefits, so you can continue and progress a lifelong career with us – here’s what we have to offer:</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">• A key leadership role in a <strong>global, market-leading organisation</strong>. </span><br><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">• Learning and career development opportunities, whether it’s online learning, management training or enhancing your skills.</span><br><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">• A competitive salary and benefits package.</span><br><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">• A dynamic and inclusive work environment.</span><br><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">• The chance to make a meaningful impact in attracting and retaining top talent.</span><br><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">• Flexible and hybrid working model.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">We review applications regularly, so don’t wait</span></strong></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">We are building diverse, inclusive teams, and encourage applications from everyone who can see themselves working with us. Just set up your profile and apply here.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">To make sure your personal data is safe, we don’t look at any applications sent by email or post. If you have any questions about the role or the process, email Alexandra Kymäläinen, Talent Acquisition Business Partner, at [email protected]</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Depending on the risk profile for the role, a background screening will need to be performed. Final candidates may therefore be a subject to a background screening. The performance of a background check is subject to consent and based on our Applicant Privacy Notice.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Let’s create a safer and more open world - together! </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">To find out more about us, visit <a href="https://www.assaabloy.com">www.assaabloy.com</a></span></p><p> </p> <p><strong>We are the ASSA ABLOY Group</strong><br>Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access. </p> <p>As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.</p> <p>As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.</p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;color:white">#LI-WGIE</span></p>