HEAD OF CARGO SOLUTIONS

Head of Cargo Solutions

SAS is a digital leader with a long history of developing innovative solutions that revolutionize the airline industry. The Airline Solutions team mission is to create value by developing and operating digital solutions that enable the operations of the airline.
 

The Airline Solutions department is part of SAS Digital & IT organization within Scandinavian Airlines. SAS Digital & IT consists of around 200 employees and is primarily located at SAS Head Office at Frösundavik in Solna, just outside Stockholm.

Challenges you will work on:

SAS Cargo is a subsidiary within SAS Group handling the sales and operations of air cargo. It is a business with own profit and loss responsibility and IT systems covering all functions from sales, revenue management, logistics and fulfillment. 

The Cargo Solutions leader will be responsible for the deliveries of the IT solutions and services related to the cargo business, as well as team development, stakeholder management, vendor management and cost budget. The scope includes IT solutions for web site, core sales processes, revenue management & pricing, logistics, revenue accounting and business intelligence, etc. Your team consists of 6-8 highly skilled experts who are located in Copenhagen, together with SAS Cargo’s head office. You will report to Vice President Airline Solutions and be part of SAS Cargo executive leadership team.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and communicate team vision, goal and roadmap – based on overall strategies, customer needs, market trends and stakeholder input.
• Deliver efficient, high quality IT development and operations on budget.
• Lead, inspire and develop your team and individual employees, attract and retain talent.
• Establish close collaboration with business stakeholders to ensure success in achieving business goals.
• Build partnerships with external vendors and manage and develop IT agreements in co-operation with our sourcing team.
• Share your team’s competence across Digital & IT teams to ensure seamless, innovative and agile development across all SAS channels.
• As part of the Airlines Solutions Leadership team – contribute to the overall goals, strategies and plans.
• As part of the SAS Cargo Leadership team – ensure alignment of business needs and IT solutions, drive the IT agenda as part of SAS Cargo’s business strategy.

Who we are looking for:

We are looking for a leader who is strategic, driven, loves challenges and has excellent communication and people skills to join us in Airline Solutions. If you have relevant experience from the airline or logistics industries, your background includes IT management, and you are an experienced leader you are welcome to apply!

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!

Other of Importance

• Deadline for application: 2025/05/02. 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.
• Desired startdate: As soon as possible.
• 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. 

SAS is Scandinavia's leading airline. For more than 75 years, we have been flying and connecting Scandinavia with the world and the world with Scandinavia. We have always been at the forefront of what is new and scouting the horizon. We have seen the world change, sometimes over a long period of time, and sometimes quite suddenly. Changes that have made us rethink, adapt and build new. We are moving towards a future where change and the need for new thinking is constant. A future of conscious thinking and sustainable innovation.