Senior Global Defense Programs Manager

Saab, Inc.; Village of East Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 102,960 - 171,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Saab, Inc. is seeking a Senior Program Manager to drive profitable program execution within the Ground & Air Segment of the Surveillance U.S. division, based in East Syracuse, NY with relocation support.

The role oversees international collaborations with the Australian Department of Defense and Air Services Australia. You will manage budgets, schedules, and technical performance while coordinating with Sales, Product Management, and manufacturing teams to deliver competitive proposals and

Qualifications

• BA/BS or higher with 12+ years of experience, OR MA/MS with 10+ years, OR PhD with 8+ years.
• Experience negotiating multi-million-dollar agreements.
• Advanced knowledge of program management standards (scheduling, cost accounting, risk/opportunity management).
• Willingness to travel internationally and domestically up to 10%.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for cost, schedule and technical performance of assigned programs.
• Establish and control program budgets aligned with needs.
• Establish and control program schedules to meet milestones.
• Ensure all projects follow approved program management processes.
• Identify and manage risks and opportunities across cost, schedule, and technical.
• Collaborate with Sales and Product Management to maintain competitive knowledge.
• Develop high-quality proposals to achieve segment objectives.
• Coordinate with functions during design and manufacturing phases to optimize execution.
• Grow customer relationships and engage large industry primes to leverage Saab technology.

Skills

Program management

Cost control

Scheduling

Risk/Opportunity management

Negotiation

Travel readiness

Education

BA/BS degree

MA/MS degree

PhD degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

Saab, Inc. is seeking a Senior Program Manager to drive profitable program execution within the Ground & Air Segment of the Surveillance U.S. division, based in East Syracuse, NY with relocation support.

The role oversees international collaborations with the Australian Department of Defense and Air Services Australia. You will manage budgets, schedules, and technical performance while coordinating with Sales, Product Management, and manufacturing teams to deliver competitive proposals and