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Senior IT Project Manager

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In short

Saab UK is seeking a Senior IT Project Manager for a 12-month fixed-term contract in Fareham. The role involves supporting the end-to-end delivery of complex IT infrastructure and change projects, managing project plans, coordinating resources, tracking progress, and ensuring quality standards are met. The ideal candidate will have demonstrable IT experience across the full project lifecycle, with a good technical understanding of various IT areas and strong project management skills.

Responsibilities

  • Support the end-to-end delivery of IT infrastructure and change projects from initiation to completion.
  • Develop and maintain project plans, coordinating resources and activities with internal teams and third-party suppliers.
  • Manage day-to-day project activities, track progress, and escalate risks, issues, and dependencies.
  • Ensure project deliverables meet required quality and governance standards, adhering to Saab UK’s project management frameworks.
  • Assist with budget tracking, forecasting, and change control, communicating impacts on scope, schedule, and cost.
  • Collaborate with technical teams to coordinate IT changes across infrastructure environments.
  • Build strong working relationships with stakeholders and provide clear, timely updates.
  • Act as a key point of contact for assigned projects, ensuring effective communication and smooth delivery.
  • Contribute to complex and secure IT environments while developing project delivery expertise.

Requirements

  • Demonstrable IT experience with exposure to the full project lifecycle.
  • Experience supporting or delivering IT projects across a range of technology areas including infrastructure (networks, servers, storage), networking, Windows, Linux, VMware/Hyper-V, and IT security.
  • Good technical understanding with the ability to work effectively within structured or secure IT environments.
  • Proficient in the use of project planning and tracking tools.
  • Strong organisational and planning skills, with the ability to manage tasks and identify dependencies.
  • Understanding of project governance and quality standards, with experience working within defined frameworks.
  • Self-motivated, proactive, and able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Clear and effective communication and presentation skills.
  • Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders at various levels.
  • Collaborative team player with the ability to support and coordinate cross-functional teams.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to contribute to complex and secure IT environments.
  • Develop project delivery expertise within a collaborative and innovative organisation.
  • Personal fulfilment and career growth opportunities.
  • Part of Scandinavia’s largest defence company, Saab.
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Company

Saab

Job Posted

1 week ago

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Employment Type

Contract

WorkMode

On Site

Experience Level

Senior

Locations

Fareham, United Kingdom

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