Senior Project Manager

Saab Australia Pty Ltd; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 6 weeks leave

14% employer superannuation

Free Income Protection Insurance

Job summary

Saab Australia Pty Ltd is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead major defence projects, coordinating internal and external stakeholders to deliver on scope, cost, schedule and quality objectives.

The role requires strong leadership, governance, and risk management skills, with experience in systems integration and contract management. Hybrid work arrangements are available in Australia.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Science or Business.
• Proven track record leading complex defence projects.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies.
• Experience managing multi-stakeholder projects and contracts.
• Excellent planning, scheduling, and risk management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of complex defence systems projects across full lifecycle.
• Manage scope, cost, schedule, quality and risk outcomes.
• Provide leadership and direction to project teams.
• Lead customer reviews, steering committees and governance forums.
• Manage contract variations and changes.
• Drive stakeholder engagement across customers and partners.
• Identify opportunities to maximise project and business outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Planning & scheduling

Risk management

Mentoring & team leadership

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Science/Business

Job description

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

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

• 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 role

The Senior Project Manager provides leadership of major and complex projects involving multiple internal and external stakeholders. Responsible for project outcomes across scope, schedule, cost, quality and customer satisfaction, the role leads project delivery teams, manages customer relationships and ensures successful execution in accordance with project and contractual objectives.

Further, the successful candidate will:

• Lead the delivery of complex defence systems projects across the full lifecycle
• Manage project scope, cost, schedule, quality and risk outcomes
• Provide leadership, mentoring and direction to project team members
• Lead customer reviews, steering committees and project governance forums
• Manage contract variations and project change requests
• Drive stakeholder engagement across customers, partners and internal teams
• Identify opportunities to maximise project and business outcomes

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

About you

Your skills and experience will include:

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Science, Business or a related discipline
• Demonstrated experience leading complex projects within Defence or a related sector
• Strong understanding of project management principles and methodologies
• Experience managing systems integration and system development projects
• Proven ability to lead, mentor and develop high-performing project teams
• Well-developed stakeholder management and customer engagement skills
• Excellent planning, scheduling, risk management and problem-solving capability

Applicants must be Australian citizens and hold or be able to obtain an Australian Defence Security Clearance to baseline/NV1/NV2 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.

At Saab, we constantly look ahead and push boundaries for what is considered technically possible. We collaborate with colleagues around the world who all share our challenge – to make the world a safer place. Saab is a global defense and security company operating in the fields of air, land and naval defense, civil security and commercial aeronautics.

We number approximately 26,100 employees and have operations on all continents. Technologically we are leaders in many areas, and one-fifth of our earnings are spent on research and development. Saab is a company where we see diversity as an asset and offer unlimited opportunities for advancing in your career. We are also a company that respects each person’s needs and encourage employees to lead a balanced, rewarding life beyond work.

Saab values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran, or disability status.