Defence Systems Integration Lab Project Manager | Flexible

SAAB; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6 weeks paid leave each year

14% Superannuation

Free Income Protection Insurance

Flexible working options

Access to the Saab shares matching kit

MySaab discounts

Job summary

Saab Australia is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex Land Defence programs, ensuring safety, schedule, budget and quality targets are met. You will guide cross-functional teams and coordinate with Defence customers to deliver outcomes that strengthen national sovereign capability.

The role requires leadership across engineering and project management, governance, and risk management, with a focus on delivering on contractual commitments and milestones in a

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering Defence or complex engineering projects.
• Strong knowledge of project governance, scheduling, risk management and project controls.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and engaging with Defence customers and industry partners.
• Commercial acumen with contracts, financial management and project reporting.
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM/CSSR) or similar frameworks.
• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Science or Business.
• AIPM CPPM accreditation or equivalent is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and delivery of complex Land Defence projects from initiation through to operational outcomes.
• Manage project scope, schedule, cost, quality, risks and contract variations to achieve successful delivery.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams across engineering, commercial, finance and project functions.
• Build trusted relationships with Defence customers, subcontractors and internal stakeholders.
• Monitor project performance, manage project controls and provide regular reporting to senior leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement, proactive risk management and delivery against agreed project milestones.

Skills

Defence projects

Engineering projects

Project governance

Scheduling

Risk management

Project controls

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Earned Value Management

AIPM CPPM

Education

Engineering/Science/Business degree

Job description

Saab Australia is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex Land Defence programs, ensuring safety, schedule, budget and quality targets are met. You will guide cross-functional teams and coordinate with Defence customers to deliver outcomes that strengthen national sovereign capability.

The role requires leadership across engineering and project management, governance, and risk management, with a focus on delivering on contractual commitments and milestones in a