Trainee Project Manager

Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish, British and Australian 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.

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Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring mission, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 26,000 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.

The purpose of this position is for an individual who does not have a Project Management background, but who possesses the skills to learn and grow to become a valued member of the Project Management Office. We will provide training with a recognised Project Management qualification and slowly integrate you into live projects after a period of training. This role is a full-time position, with the flexibility of being part-time.

Key Responsibilities

• Commit to learning everything there is to know about Project Management from formal training, on-the-job tuition and on-the-job project management activities.
• Qualify to a recognised post-graduate level Project Management qualification within a pre-agreed timescale.
• Take on administrative, IT system activities of Project Management to help develop your skills as a trainee Project Manager.
• Be flexible to jump into tasks as required to help develop your skills as Project Manager.
• Spend time to read and understand the Saab Global Management Systems processes and procedures in Project Management and associated functions.

Experience & Qualifications

Essential

• Proven track record working in a people-facing environment, this can be from a diverse range of former professions.
• Previous experience that shows your aptitude and understanding of analytical techniques.
• Previous experience in problem-solving activities.
• Intermediate IT skills for managing business processes, reporting and presenting, and analysing data.
• Positive can-do attitude.
• Interest in learning around core subjects.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work seamlessly in a centrally led, operationally devolved organisational construct.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel in the UK and Europe.

Desirable but not mandatory

• Degree level qualification.
• Defence industry domain experience.

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.