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Overview
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 500 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training.
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. Read more about us here.
The Role
At Saab, we are expanding in the UK and seeking a passionate, talented and highly motivated technical IT Project Manager. You will be responsible for delivering complex IT infrastructure projects and supporting the delivery of IT change initiatives across Saab UK.
Key responsibilities include identifying, planning, managing and selecting appropriate resources (including third parties and suppliers) to deliver required services; ensuring deliverables meet standards through effective governance, planning, and risk/issue/dependency management; managing day-to-day delivery and acting as the first point of contact for issues; coordinating technical IT changes; managing project finances and forecasting; and communicating with stakeholders to enable effective decision making.
Responsibilities
* Identify, plan, manage and select appropriate resources (including third parties and suppliers) to deliver IT services.
* Ensure deliverables meet required standards through governance, project plans, scope management, and risk/issue/dependency management.
* Manage day-to-day project delivery and act as the first point of contact for issues with timely resolution.
* Coordinate technical IT changes with a broad IT background.
* Operate projects within the defined Governance framework.
* Manage project finances, forecast accuracy and changes affecting schedule, budget or scope.
* Communicate with stakeholders to provide actionable insight for informed decision making.
Skills and Experience
* IT infrastructure experience including the full project lifecycle is essential
* Proven delivery experience across diverse and complex technology areas (e.g., Infrastructure: Networks, Servers, Storage; Networking; Windows, Linux, VMware/Hyper-V; IT Security)
* Technical acumen and experience of complex secure environments
* Proficient user of a known Project Planning tool
* Strong planning capability and ability to identify key dependencies across project activities
* Quality and governance of delivery
* Self-motivated, resilient and able to work under pressure
* Excellent communication and presentation skills
* Effective senior stakeholder management
* Good team motivator and collaborative skills
Qualifications
* At least 5 years experience in Project Management
* PRINCE2 or equivalent project management methodology
* Demonstrates good overall IT knowledge
* Has worked in secure environments
Compliance
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.
Note: This description reflects the role and its requirements as provided. Some content in the original may be informational or promotional and has been refined for clarity and relevance.
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