About the role

Project Manager leading multiple stakeholders within Saab and managing a project team. Overseeing project scope, quality, and customer satisfaction as part of a defense company.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership of a project involving multiple internal as well as external stakeholders.
Day-to-day management of the assigned Project Management Team and interaction with other groups within Saab and the end customer.
Define, manage and take ownership of the scope of work, including schedule, cost and quality outcomes for the project.
Provide leadership, direction and delegation to the Project Management Team, as required.
Development of the project approach to achieve project and corporate outcomes as per Contract/Project Directive, including identification of opportunity in order to maximise outcomes.
Prepare, monitor and revise project plans, estimates, cost accounts and schedules for the project to meet the objectives set by the Contract/Project Directive.
Assess risk related to the project.
Lead and present status at Steering Committee Meetings, Gate Reviews, Customer Reviews and Progress Meetings.
Manage Contract Variations and scope change.
Develop and maintain knowledge on the use of the solution.
Develop and maintain good working relationships with stakeholders.
Comply with legislation and Company policies, processes and instructions, including those relating to non-discrimination, Health & safety, Bullying, Harassment, Violence and Aggression, and duty of care and the quality management system.
Treat everyone with respect, communicate regularly and openly with manager and team, and ensure all decisions are made with fairness in mind.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience meeting the requirement of the competency level referenced below.
Understanding of best practice Project Management
Experience in the leadership of systems projects.
Demonstrated understanding of the lifecycle of system development projects.
Demonstrated ability to lead staff within a team environment and to foster cooperation within and between teams.
Proven ability in internal and external customer liaison.
Experience in producing and reviewing project documentation.
Demonstrated scheduling and planning skills.
Excellent communication skills (both written and oral).
Well-developed ability to work with others in a team environment.
Well-developed ability to provide leadership.
Excellent problem solving skills and the ability to develop creative and innovative solutions.
As a defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants will be required to hold an Australian Defence Security Clearance to baseline/NV1/NV2 level or have the ability to gain one.

6 weeks paid leave each year
14% superannuation
Free Income Protection Insurance
Flexible working options
Access to the Saab shares matching scheme
Access to MySaab - our online store offering everything from cash back at hundreds of stores to discounts from exclusive partners