Birgitta Thell
About Birgitta Thell
Birgitta Thell is a Change Manager at Saab, with extensive experience in project management and IT consulting. She has held various roles at Saab since 1984 and possesses certifications in Six Sigma and change management methodologies.
Work at Saab
Birgitta Thell has held multiple positions at Saab, contributing significantly to various projects and initiatives. She served as the Manager of the IT Project Management Office from 2017 to 2020, overseeing project management processes in Linköping, Sweden. In 2020, she acted as the Head of Business Enablement for a two-month period. Following this, she worked as a Program Manager and Senior Project Manager from 2020 to 2023, managing programs and projects in Östergötland. Currently, she is employed as a Change Manager at Saab since 2023, continuing her work in Linköping.
Education and Expertise
Birgitta Thell studied IT at Linköping University, achieving 60 credits from 1983 to 1984. She possesses certifications in Six Sigma Green Belt and Black Belt, demonstrating her expertise in process improvement and quality management. Additionally, she is certified in the ProSci/ADKAR change management methodology, which reflects her structured approach to managing change. Her skills extend to business intelligence and data warehousing, indicating a strong foundation in data management and analytics.
Background
Birgitta Thell has a diverse professional background, having worked in various roles across different organizations. Before her tenure at Saab, she was an IT Management Consultant at Frontit from 2014 to 2016, where she operated in Norrköping and Linköping. She also served as a Venue Manager for the UEFA Women's Euro 2013 at Linköping Arena for eight months. Her early career included a nine-year stint in system development at Saab AB from 1984 to 1993, followed by project management roles at RKS Data AB and Sigma IT Management Sweden AB.
Achievements
Birgitta Thell has demonstrated her leadership capabilities through her experience in leading workshops and facilitating group discussions. Her expertise in S1000D specification and systems highlights her knowledge in technical publications within the aerospace and defense sectors. Throughout her career, she has engaged in various projects that required strong team management and collaboration skills, contributing to successful outcomes in her roles.