Project Planner

Saab Seaeye Ltd; Fareham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Saab UK is seeking an experienced project planner to create and maintain project plans across programs and work packages. You will work with the Program Manager, Work Package Leads and Financial Controller to ensure accurate schedules and effective reporting.

The role requires 3+ years in NPD/NPI, strong skills in MS Project, Jira and Excel, and experience with ERP/MRP and PPM tools. APM/Prince2/PMI qualifications are preferable, with a focus on delivering through robust planning and governance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in New Product Development and New Product Introduction projects.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Project, Jira and Excel.
• Experience of working with ERP/MRP and with a Project Portfolio Management (PPM) tool.
• A project management qualification (e.g. APM, Prince2, PMI) is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a hierarchy of plans from Program to Work Package level.
• Develop and maintain the schedule granularity for each work package to enable an appropriate level of control and reporting.
• Ensure dependencies between work packages are reflected in the delivery schedule.
• Develop a consistent format for project plans across the project.
• Provide “progress against plan” reporting at an appropriate level for team members, Program Manager and Steering Groups explaining variances from baseline plan.
• Actively support the project risk and issue management process.
• Support the transition of the project plans into a Project Portfolio Management (PPM) tool.

Skills

Project management

Scheduling

Reporting

Education

Project management qualification (APM/Prince2/PMI)

Tools

Microsoft Project

Jira

Excel

ERP/MRP

PPM tool

Job description

Introduction Saab UK is part of Scandinavia’s largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. What you will be part of Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring purpose, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 28,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world. Saab designs, manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems. Saab is headquartered in Sweden. It has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defence capability of several nations.

The Role

This role will be working closely with the Program Manager, Work Package Leads and project Financial Controller to create and maintain project plans.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a hierarchy of plans from Program to Work Package level
• Develop and maintain the schedule granularity for each work package to enable an appropriate level of control and reporting
• Ensure dependencies between work packages are reflected in the delivery schedule
• Develop a consistent format for project plans across the project
• Provide “progress against plan” reporting at an appropriate level for team members, Program Manager and Steering Groups explaining variances from baseline plan
• Actively support the project risk and issue management process
• Support the transition of the project plans into a Project Portfolio Management (PPM) tool

Knowledge and Experience

• Minimum 3 years’ relevant experience working in New Product Development and New Product Introduction projects
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Project, Jira and Excel
• Experience of working with ERP/MRPExperience of working with a Project Portfolio Management (PPM) tool
• A project management qualification (e.g. APM, Prince2, PMI) is preferable

By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview.

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. You'll find unlimited opportunities to advance your career whilst maintaining balance in your life beyond work. We're committed to creating an inclusive environment where every person can fully focus on what matters. 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.