Introduction 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. What you will be part of 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.

The Role:

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 a 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 team work.
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.

At Saab, we constantly look ahead and push boundaries for what is considered technically possible. We collaborate with colleagues around the world who all share our challenge - to make the world a safer place. Saab is a global defense and security company operating in the fields of air, land and naval defense, civil security and commercial aeronautics. We number approximately 26,100 employees and have operations on all continents. Technologically we are leaders in many areas, and one-fifth of our earnings are spent on research and development. Saab is a company where we see diversity as an asset and offer unlimited opportunities for advancing in your career. We are also a company that respects each person's needs and encourage employees to lead a balanced, rewarding life beyond work.

Saab values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran, or disability status.

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