At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead exciting new product programs in defence and security, ensuring quality and timely delivery.
- Company: Join Saab UK, part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, known for innovation and excellence.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, career growth, and the chance to work on cutting-edge technology.
- Other info: Be part of a dynamic team with opportunities for personal fulfilment and collaboration.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a role that enhances safety and security for society.
- Qualifications: Experience in project management and strong communication skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 70000 £ per year.
Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training.
Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring purpose, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 28,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world. Saab designs, manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems. Saab is headquartered in Sweden. It has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defence capability of several nations.
This role has the responsibility for delivering assigned new product programs to the requirements of cost, time and quality and for ensuring that Saab Seaeye is recognised as a Project and Program Management Centre of Excellence within Saab UK and the wider Saab business.
Key Responsibilities- Responsible for the delivery of assigned Saab Seaeye New Product Programs meeting cost, schedule and quality requirements
- Deliver program to customer contractual requirements
- Deliver benefits in line with program business case
- Build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Report project status to internal and external stakeholders including customers and project boards
- Ensure adherence to the applicable Saab Project delivery processes
- Ensure adherence to appropriate risk management and financial control tools during program execution
- Lead, manage and guide a cross functional program delivery team
- Take a leading role in the Saab UK and Saab Group Project Management community
- Support the development, implementation and continuous improvement of best practice program and project management methodologies
- Be a recognised leader by being accountable, holding others accountable and driving delivery
- Enable a collaborative culture by encouraging communication and teamwork
- Support the Saab Seaeye organisation generally in developing new business opportunities
- Proactively ensure alignment with other Program Managers across the Saab organisation as appropriate.
By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview.
Program Manager employer: Saab UK
Saab UK is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration in the defence and security sector. With a strong commitment to employee growth, Saab provides numerous opportunities for professional development and career advancement, all while being part of a global team dedicated to creating a safer world. Located across multiple sites in the UK, employees benefit from a culture that values teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
