IT Project Lead: Secure Infrastructure & Change Delivery

Saab UK; Fareham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Saab UK is expanding in the UK and seeks a passionate IT Project Manager for a 12‑month fixed term contract to deliver complex IT projects and support IT change initiatives across Saab UK.

Working closely with the Senior IT Project Manager, you will plan, coordinate and deliver assigned projects or workstreams, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and to the required quality standards. This role offers the chance to contribute to secure and advanced IT environments within Saab UK.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable IT experience with exposure to the full project lifecycle.
• Experience supporting or delivering IT projects across a range of technology areas: infrastructure, networking, security.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end delivery of IT infrastructure and change projects, under the guidance of senior project leadership.
• Develop and maintain project plans, coordinate resources with internal teams and third-party suppliers.
• Manage day-to-day project activities, track progress, escalate risks, issues and dependencies.
• Ensure deliverables meet quality and governance standards within Saab UK's PM frameworks.
• Assist with budget tracking, forecasting and change control, communicating impacts on scope, schedule and cost.
• Collaborate with technical teams to coordinate IT changes across infrastructure environments.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships and provide timely updates for informed decision-making.
• Act as a key contact for assigned projects to ensure smooth delivery.

Skills

IT project management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Governance frameworks

Project planning tools

Infrastructure

Networking

IT security

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Saab UK is expanding in the UK and seeks a passionate IT Project Manager for a 12‑month fixed term contract to deliver complex IT projects and support IT change initiatives across Saab UK.

Working closely with the Senior IT Project Manager, you will plan, coordinate and deliver assigned projects or workstreams, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and to the required quality standards. This role offers the chance to contribute to secure and advanced IT environments within Saab UK.