Head of Development and Support

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.

What you would do as our Head of Development and Support
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.

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.

This role reports to the Head of Business Unit Senior Care Nordics.

You would also:
• Drive the solution strategy and growth agenda, turning business needs into market-relevant offerings that create customer value and support sustainable growth.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities to strengthen revenue growth, market position, and customer value propositions.
• Lead, develop, and transform the Development, Software Design, and Solution Development.
• Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement across development, focusing on quality, efficiency, scalability, and customer experience.
• Establish clear goals, governance, and KPIs while fostering a customer-focused, collaborative, and high-performing culture.

The skills and experience you need 
We are looking for someone who has:
• 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.
• A track record of driving growth and innovation, including developing customer-centric value propositions, bringing solutions to market, and creating measurable business impact.
• 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.
• Demonstrated success in leading transformation and organizational development, building capabilities, driving continuous improvement, and navigating complex change initiatives.
• 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).

What we offer

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:

• A key leadership role in a global, market-leading organisation. 
• Learning and career development opportunities, whether it’s online learning, management training or enhancing your skills.
• A competitive salary and benefits package.
• A dynamic and inclusive work environment.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact in attracting and retaining top talent.
• Flexible and hybrid working model.

We review applications regularly, so don’t wait

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.

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 alexandra.kymalainen@assaabloy.com

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.

Let’s create a safer and more open world - together! 

To find out more about us, visit www.assaabloy.com

We are the ASSA ABLOY Group
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. 

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.

As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.

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