Sustainment Project Manager

Saab Australia Pty Ltd; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; 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 Project Manager to lead in-service support and engineering change projects across our Engineering Sustainment Team, delivering outcomes for Combat Management Systems on naval vessels.

You will manage scope, schedule, cost, quality and governance while engaging Defence stakeholders and driving contract changes. Flexible hybrid work from home/office with part-time options are considered.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in engineering, science or business.
• Experience delivering sustainment or in-service projects, ideally in naval/defence.
• Strong understanding of project management principles and governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering change, capability enhancements, obsolescence remediation and defect resolution.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, quality and governance to meet outcomes.
• Provide direction to the Sustainment Team for successful project execution.
• Develop in-service support strategies that meet contractual obligations.
• Prepare and maintain plans, budgets, forecasts and milestones.
• Identify and manage project risks, issues and opportunities.
• Lead reviews and present progress to customers and senior stakeholders.
• Manage contract variations and evolving project scope.
• Build strong relationships with Defence customers and internal partners.

Skills

Project management

Sustainment projects

Naval/Defence experience

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Science, Engineering, Business

Tools

MS Project

PRINCE2

Job description

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

The role

The Project Manager leads in-service support and engineering change projects across our Engineering Sustainment Team, ensuring successful delivery of customer outcomes across Combat Management Systems on in-service Naval surface vessels. Responsible for managing project scope, schedule, cost, quality and customer outcomes, you will drive the delivery of engineering change projects in line with contractual requirements and project directives whilst maintaining strong stakeholder engagement throughout the project lifecycle.

• Lead the delivery of engineering change, capability enhancements, obsolescence remediation and defect resolution activities.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, quality and governance activities to achieve agreed project outcomes.
• Provide direction and support to the Engineering Sustainment Team to ensure successful project execution.
• Develop and implement in-service support project strategies that deliver contractual obligations and maximise business outcomes.
• Prepare, manage, and maintain project plans, budgets, forecasts, and schedules to achieve key milestones and objectives.
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks, issues, and opportunities.
• Lead project reviews and present progress updates to customers, steering committees, and senior stakeholders.
• Manage contract variations, change requests, and evolving project scope.
• Develop a strong understanding of the solution, its capabilities, and its operational application.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with Defence customers, partners, and internal stakeholders.

Flexible work arrangements such as hybrid work from home / office, 9-day fortnight and part time (0.8 FTE minimum) will be considered for this role.

About you

• Tertiary qualifications in Science, Engineering, Business, related discipline or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated experience in project management and the delivery of sustainment projects, ideally in a Naval or Defence environment.
• Strong understanding of project management principles, methodologies, and best practices.
• Experience influencing teams and driving successful project outcomes.
• Strong knowledge of engineering change management, in-service support and project delivery frameworks.
• Proven ability to build collaboration, foster teamwork, and engage effectively with stakeholders.
• Meeting the requirements of Australian Institute of Project Management CPPM accreditation or similar.

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.

Company overview

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

Company culture and values

At Saab, you'll be empowered to make a real difference. Join colleagues worldwide who share one purpose - keeping people and society safe through innovative defence and security solutions. What makes that difference possible? You. We're a global leader in air, land and naval defence, civil security and commercial aeronautics, with approximately 28,000 employees across all continents. Our transformative approach combines deep expertise with continuous innovation - investing one-fifth of our earnings in research and development to solve tomorrow's challenges today. But technology alone doesn't create safety. Your perspective, your skills, your contribution - that's what transforms possibility into reality. Here, diversity strengthens everything we do.

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.

Saab is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer - all qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will be considered without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran or disability status.