Project Manager

Saab Australia; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 6 weeks leave

14% employer superannuation

Free Income Protection Insurance

Job summary

Saab Australia is seeking a DDG Project Manager to deliver the Hobart Class Air Warfare Destroyer combat system to the Royal Australian Navy. Working in a complex stakeholder environment, you will support project planning, coordination, reporting, and admin activities to ensure successful outcomes.

Flexible work arrangements including hybrid work from home/office and a 9-day fortnight will be considered. Applicants must be Australian citizens and able to obtain an Australian Defence Security

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' project management experience in defence or a complex project environment.
• Experience in planning, scheduling, EVM, and project governance.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Proven ability to solve complex problems and deliver practical, innovative solutions.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of the DDG program through effective project planning, coordination, reporting, and administrative activities.
• Act as, or support, a Control Account Manager (CAM) to monitor project performance, schedules, costs, and deliverables.
• Prepare and manage project documentation, including reports, CDRLs, plans, and other contract deliverables.
• Contribute to bid and proposal activities by providing project management expertise and support.
• Identify, assess, and help manage project risks and opportunities, escalating emerging issues as required.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Scheduling

EVM

Risk management

Team collaboration

Education

Tertiary qualification in Science, Engineering, Business

Job description

Join Saab Australia (Saab) and help shape the future of defence, security and cyber technology.

For more than 35 years, Saab Australia has been a leading provider of defence, civil and security solutions, with an enduring purpose to keep people and society safe. We combine global expertise with local knowledge to deliver innovative, world-class solutions that support critical operations across Australia’s defence and security industries. From cyber security and communications to advanced defence systems and mixed reality technologies, our teams work on meaningful projects that make a real impact.

If you're looking for challenging work, cutting-edge technology, and the opportunity to contribute to something bigger, we'd love to hear from you.

What We Offer

At Saab Australia, we recognise that meaningful work is just one part of a rewarding career. We support our people with benefits that enhance wellbeing, flexibility and financial security, including:

• Up to 6 weeks leave
• 14% employer superannuation contribution
• Free Income Protection Insurance

For further information about a career at Saab, visit the page adjacent: https://www.saab.com/markets/australia/careers/saab-life

The opportunity

Saab Australia is an industry participant in the Combat Systems Integration – Integrated Project Team (CSI-IPT). The CSI-IPT forms a collaborative enterprise organisation to execute scopes of work across Hobart Class Destroyer (SEA4000 Phase 6 and other related Destroyer Capability Enhancement (DCE) upgrades) and the Hunter Class Frigates (HCFs - SEA5000 Phase 1).

The role

As a DDG Project Manager, you will play a key role in delivering the Hobart Class Air Warfare Destroyer combat system to the Royal Australian Navy. Working within a complex stakeholder environment, you will support critical project management activities, collaborate with internal and external partners, and contribute to successful project outcomes.

Further, the successful candidate will:

• Support the delivery of the DDG program through effective project planning, coordination, reporting, and administrative activities.
• Act as, or support, a Control Account Manager (CAM) to monitor project performance, schedules, costs, and deliverables.
• Prepare and manage project documentation, including reports, CDRLs, plans, and other contract deliverables.
• Contribute to bid and proposal activities by providing project management expertise and support.
• Identify, assess, and help manage project risks and opportunities, escalating emerging issues as required.

Flexible work arrangements such as hybrid work from home / office and a 9-day fortnight will be considered for this role.

About You

Your skills and experience will include:

• Tertiary qualification in Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years' project management experience, preferably within Defence or a complex project environment.
• Experience in planning, scheduling, EVM, and project governance.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Proven ability to solve complex problems and deliver practical, innovative solutions.

Applicants must be Australian citizens and hold or be able to obtain an Australian Defence Security Clearance to NV1 level. Information including past and present nationality and citizenship may be requested to check eligibility for access to materials controlled under various export control regimes, including ITAR.

What You Will Be Part Of

• Explore a world of possibilities. Tackle challenges, drive innovation, and grow your career in an environment where curiosity and diverse perspectives are valued. Together, we achieve extraordinary outcomes, and your contribution matters.
• Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring purpose to help nations keep their people and society safe. Supported by 28,000 employees worldwide, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world.
• The company develops, manufactures, and sustains advanced systems across aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors, and underwater systems. Headquartered in Sweden, Saab has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defence capability of several nations. Learn more about Saab here.
• We're committed to creating an environment where our people feel supported, empowered and inspired to do their best work.

Applications

Saab Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds, and ex-service personnel, veterans and their families.