Senior Project Manager – Defence Systems (Hybrid)

Saab Australia; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; 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 Senior Project Manager to lead major defence systems projects across the full lifecycle. You will manage scope, cost, schedule, quality and customer satisfaction while directing diverse project teams and coordinating with customers and partners.

You will bring extensive experience in defence or related sectors, a solid grasp of project management principles, and strong leadership, planning and risk-mitigation skills.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of major and 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.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Defence experience

Security clearance

Education

Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Saab Australia is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead major defence systems projects across the full lifecycle. You will manage scope, cost, schedule, quality and customer satisfaction while directing diverse project teams and coordinating with customers and partners.

You will bring extensive experience in defence or related sectors, a solid grasp of project management principles, and strong leadership, planning and risk-mitigation skills.