Senior Project Manager

SAAB; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

SAAB is seeking a Senior Project Manager in Adelaide, Australia, to lead a major project with multiple stakeholders, ensuring successful project outcomes in terms of cost, schedule, scope, and quality. The role involves guiding a project management team and engaging with customers effectively.

Ideal candidates should have over 5 years' experience in project management, specifically within Naval or Defence Software Projects, and possess relevant qualifications. This position promises a dynamic environment with significant leadership responsibilities.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ experience in a project management role, preferably in Naval or Defence Software Projects.
• Good understanding of best practice Project Management.
• Meeting the requirements of Australian Institute of Project Management CPPD accreditation or similar.

Responsibilities

• Define, manage, and own the scope of work for the project.
• Provide leadership and direction to the Project Management Team.
• Prepare, monitor, and revise plans, estimates, and schedules.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work in a team

Leadership abilities

Problem-solving skills

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Science, Engineering or Business

Post-Graduate Qualifications in Project Management

Job description

The Senior Project Manager provides leadership of a major and/or complex project involving multiple internal and external stakeholders. This includes the day-to-day management of the assigned Project Management Team and interaction with other groups within Saab and the end customer.

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for the outcome of the project, including cost, schedule, scope, quality, customer satisfaction and any other project objectives as defined in the Contract/Project Directive.

Key Responsibilities/Duties

• Definition, management, and ownership of the scope of work, including schedule, cost/margin and quality outcomes for the project/programme.
• Provide leadership, direction and delegation to the Project Management Team, as required.
• Develop and mentor junior and developing PMs.
• Development of the project/programme approach to achieve project, programme and corporate outcomes as per Contract/Project Directive, including identification of opportunity in order to maximise outcomes.
• Prepare, monitor and revise 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(s).
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with stakeholders.
• Comply with legislation and Company policies, processes and instructions, including those relating to non-discrimination, safety and duty of care and the management system.
• Treat everyone with respect, communicate regularly and openly with manger and team, and ensuring all decisions are made with fairness in mind.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Experience

• Tertiary qualifications in Science, Engineering or in a Business discipline.
• At least 5 years’ experience in a project management role, preferably Naval or Defence Software Projects.
• Experience meeting the requirement of the competency level as per above.
• Good understanding of best practice Project Management
• Experience in the leadership of systems projects.
• Experience in managing the integration phase of a project
• Experience in managing multiple priority projects at once
• 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.
• Knowledge and experience across system domains.
• Meeting the requirements of Australian Institute of Project Management CPPD accreditation or similar.
• Post-Graduate Qualifications in Project Management (Desirable)
• Experience in Cost Schedule System Reporting (CSSR) or related Earned Value Management system.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills (both written and oral).
• Well-developed ability to work with others in a team environment.
• Very well-developed ability to provide leadership.
• Excellent problem solving skills and the ability to develop creative and innovative solutions.
• Demonstrated experience meeting Saab Senior Project Manager Competency profile (000EAN016).

Personal Attributes

• Ability to adapt to new tasks, technologies, processes and procedures.
• Ability to plan, schedule, prioritize complex tasks.
• Ability to work under pressure and to meet strict deadlines.
• A strong ability to motivate, mentor and provide guidance to project/programme staff.
• Proactively undertakes continual learning and development in conjunction with the company performance development process.
• Demonstrates behaviours that reflect company values