HEAD OF RESOURCE OPTIMIZATION

About the Role

We are looking for a driven and analytical individual with proven leadership experience to take on the role of Head of Resource Optimization at SAS. You need to be someone with a solid analytical background, a collaborative attitude, and a passion for continuous improvement . 
In this role, you will lead the Resource Optimization team, which is responsible for mid- to long-term crew planning (1–36 months). You’ll play a key part in ensuring that our crew planning is safe, cost-efficient, robust, and aligned with a high quality of life for our employees. 

Key Responsibilities

Deliverables & Performance
•    Ensure crew resource plans comply with OM-A, CBAs, SLAs, and agreements with AOCs
•    Drive the team’s delivery against key performance indicators (KPIs)
•    Responsible for Resource Optimization deliveries in budget- and forecasting processes 
•    Own team reporting and performance tracking
•    Maintain deep understanding of the team’s planning metrics and outputs
•    Lead collaboration with internal and external stakeholders (e.g., AOCs, Network Planning, Base Management, Crew Systems Support)

Strategic Development
•    Drive the team’s role in SAS’s broader Resource Management  transformation agenda
•    Ensure processes are documented, followed, and continuously improved
•    Promote collaboration across teams and departments
•    Foster knowledge sharing, implementation of best practices, and team alignment
•    Lead initiatives in standardization, digitalization, and automation
•    Represent Resource Managament  in cross-functional projects, forums, and steering groups

Leadership
•    Lead and develop the team of Resource Optimizers
•    Make personnel decisions and invest in team members’ professional and personal growth
•    Raise competence through internal development and external training opportunities

Experience

•    5–8 years of relevant professional experience in analytical or operations-driven roles
•    More than 3 years experience within resource management in the field of transportation. 
•    Proven leadership skills is a requirement. 
•    Higher academic education (M.Sc. or equivalent) in engineering, economics, mathematics, or similar fields
Key 
•    Leadership  and people development abilities
•    Experience leading complex projects with multiple stakeholders
•    Airline industry or operations planning experience is a strong advantage
•    Understanding of optimization techniques and tools is highly beneficial.

Skills and Personal Attributes

Skills
•    Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities
•    Worked with CMS Manpower is highly meriting  
•    Excellent written and verbal communication skills
•    Advanced user of MS Office tools, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
•    Fluent in written and spoken Business English

Personal Attributes
•    Results-driven with strategic thinking and business acumen
•    A natural coach with strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
•    Eager to grow and take on new leadership responsibilities
•    Highly structured, detail-oriented, and organized
•    Positive, collaborative, and open-minded
•    Adaptable and comfortable in a fast-paced, change-oriented environment
•    Calm under pressure, humble in leadership

Other of Importance

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 Central Station, Solna station, and commuter trains, alongside a network of cycle paths. 
 
Is this you? If so, come fly with us!  

Do you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact hiring manager Linnéa Lyrbäck, Linnea.Lyrback@sas.se.

Please note that due to the holiday season, response times may be slightly longer than usual.

Last day of application is 2025-08-11. The Interview process may start before the last day of application.

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.