Senior IT Project Manager

Saab UK; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence company in the UK is seeking a Technical IT Project Manager to deliver complex IT infrastructure projects. This role involves managing project scope, financials, and day-to-day project delivery while ensuring effective communication with stakeholders. Candidates should have at least 5 years of project management experience and familiarity with secure IT environments. This position offers opportunities for career growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing IT infrastructure project lifecycle.
• Proven ability delivering projects in complex technology environments.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver complex IT infrastructure projects effectively.
• Manage project finances, timelines, and risks.
• Coordinate technical IT changes and ensure governance compliance.

Skills

IT infrastructure experience

Project delivery across diverse technology areas

Technical acumen in secure environments

Proficient in project planning tools

Strong planning capability

Excellent communication skills

Stakeholder management

Collaborative skills

Education

At least 5 years experience in Project Management

Prince 2 or equivalent

Tools

Windows

Linux

VMware/Hyper-V

Networking

IT Security

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 500 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training.

The Role

At Saab, we are constantly looking ahead and pushing boundaries on what s considered technically possible. Saab is expanding in the UK and we are now seeking a passionate, talented and highly motivated technical IT Project Manager. Responsible for delivering complex IT infrastructure projects and supporting the delivery of IT change initiatives across Saab UK.

To identify, plan, manage and select appropriate resources, including third parties and suppliers to deliver the required services.

To ensure all deliverables meet required standards through effective management of the project scope, project plans, through accurate and timely project/budget reporting and by planning, identifying, assessing and managing risks, issues and dependencies.

To manage the day-to-day delivery of projects, act as the first point of contact for any issues, ensuring their timely resolution.

To co-ordinate technical IT changes with a good general background in IT technology

To ensure projects operate within the agreed Governance framework.

To manage project finances, forecast accuracy and the management of any changes recognising schedule, budget and scope impact.

To create certainty and manage key stakeholders through effective communication, identifying key issues and providing actionable insight to enable effective decision making.

Skills and Experience

• IT infrastructure experience including the full project lifecycle is essential
• Proven experience of project delivery across diverse and complex technology areas, for example:
• Infrastructure (Networks, Servers, Storage)
• Networking
• Windows, Linux, VMware/Hyper-V
• IT Security

Technical acumen and experience of complex secure environments

Proficient user of a known Project Planning tool

Strong planning capability and the ability to identify key dependencies across project activities

Quality and governance of delivery

Self-motivated, resilient and able to work under pressure

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Effective senior stakeholder management

Good team motivator and collaborative skills

Qualification Required

• At least 5 years experience in Project Management
• Prince 2 or equivalent project management methodology
• Demonstrates good overall IT knowledge
• Has worked in secure environments

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.