Senior PM, Mission-Critical Public Software Delivery

Saab UK; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense company in the UK is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee the delivery of mission-critical IT solutions. This role involves managing project teams for public safety organizations, ensuring timely and quality delivery. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in IT project management, particularly in Agile environments, and possesses strong stakeholder management skills. A degree and Prince 2 certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience managing projects of 12-24 months in public sector.
• Understanding of the software development lifecycle.
• Prince 2 certified is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of software solutions.
• Manage internal delivery teams and resources.
• Handle project planning, monitoring, and reporting.
• Manage risks, issues, and finances within budget.

Skills

Experience of delivering IT/Software solution projects

Experience in an Agile environment

Excellent written and verbal communication

Strong customer-facing skills

Projects management under pressure

Education

Degree level or similar

Tools

MS Project

MS Office

Confluence

Jira

Job description

A leading defense company in the UK is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee the delivery of mission-critical IT solutions. This role involves managing project teams for public safety organizations, ensuring timely and quality delivery. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in IT project management, particularly in Agile environments, and possesses strong stakeholder management skills. A degree and Prince 2 certification are preferred.