At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead exciting projects in defence and technology, ensuring quality and timely delivery.
- Company: Join Saab UK, a leader in defence innovation with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, career growth, and the chance to work on impactful projects.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with opportunities for personal fulfilment and teamwork.
- Why this job: Make a difference in defence while developing your project management skills.
- Qualifications: Degree in business or project management; PMP or PRINCE2 certification preferred.
The predicted salary is between 60750 - 74250 £ 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.
This role is part of our Saab Seaeye business unit. This Project Manager role has the responsibility for delivering assigned new product projects 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 Projects meeting cost, schedule and quality requirements.
- Deliver to customer contractual requirements.
- Deliver benefits in line with 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 execution.
- Lead, manage and guide cross-functional project teams.
- 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 Project Managers across the Saab organisation as appropriate.
Skills and Experience:
- A bachelor's degree in business, project management, or a relevant industry field.
- A recognised certification such as PMP or PRINCE 2.
- Proven accountability for large-scale budgets and financial control.
- Exceptional stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Jira, or similar PPM tools.
Project Manager employer: Saab UK
Saab UK is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration in the aerospace sector. Located in Bedfordshire, employees benefit from a supportive environment that prioritises professional growth through continuous learning opportunities and engaging projects in unmanned systems. Join us to be part of a team that values safety, creativity, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in cutting-edge aerospace solutions.
