Senior IT Project Manager

Fareham
5 months ago
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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.

What you will be part of

Explore a wealth of possibilities. Take on challenges, create smart inventions, and grow beyond. This is a place for curious minds, brave pioneers, and everyone in between. Together, we achieve the extraordinary, each bringing our unique perspectives. Your part matters.

Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring mission, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 26,000 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:

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

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