It Project Manager (Contract)

Saab UK is a British company that is part of Saab Group's global high-technology operations. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space and civil security. In the UK we bring together the best of Swedish and British innovation and engineering to provide our customers with products and solutions that push boundaries for what is considered technically possible. Our mission is to help our customers to keep people and society safe.

Our Saab UK business is going through a period of rapid growth, this means that we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. As part of the global entity Saab AB, Saab UK Ltd combines the innovative spirit of a start-up with the resources and expertise of a larger corporation. Across the country we have seven principle sites which focus on software engineering, underwater robotics, training services and radars. Globally we number over 19,000 employees and have operations on all continents. Technologically we are leaders in many areas, and we reinvest a high proportion of our earnings in internal research and development. We collaborate with colleagues around the world who all share our challenge - to make the world a safer place.

Saab is a company with opportunities, a company where we see diversity as an asset and where you have both considerable responsibility as well as good opportunities for advancing in your career. Additionally, Saab is a company that respects each person's needs for a rewarding life beyond work.

The Role:

At Saab, we are constantly looking ahead and pushing boundaries on what´s considered technically possible. Saab is expanding in the UK and we are now seeking a passionate, talented and highly motivated IT Project Manager. Responsible for delivering complex IT infrastructure projects and supporting the delivery of IT change initiatives across Saab UK.

Key Responsibilities:

• To identify, plan, manage and select appropriate resources, including third parties and suppliers to deliver the required services.

• To ensure all deliverables meet required standards through effective management of the project scope, project plans, through accurate and timely project/budget reporting and by planning, identifying, assessing and managing risks, issues and dependencies.

• To manage the day-to-day delivery of projects, act as the first point of contact for any issues, ensuring their timely resolution.

• To ensure projects operate within the agreed Governance framework.

• To manage project finances, forecast accuracy and the management of any changes recognising schedule, budget and scope impact.

• To create certainty and manage key stakeholders through effective communication, identifying key issues and providing actionable insight to enable effective decision making.

Skills and Experience:

• At least 5 years experience in Project Management

• Demonstrates good overall IT knowledge

• Has worked in secure environments

• IT infrastructure experience including the full project lifecycle is essential

• Proven experience of project delivery across diverse and complex technology areas, for example:

  • Infrastructure (Networks, Servers, Storage)

  • Networking

  • Windows, Linux, VMware/Hyper-V

  • IT Security

• Technical acumen and experience of complex secure environments

• Prince 2 or equivalent project management methodology

• Proficient user of a known Project Planning tool

• Strong planning capability and the 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