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Senior IT Project Manager

Technology, Data & Digital · Product & Design · Project Management · Software Engineering

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In short

Saab UK is looking for a Senior IT Project Manager to oversee complex IT projects and support change initiatives. The role involves planning, coordinating, and delivering projects, managing risks, and ensuring quality standards are met within a secure IT environment. This position offers growth opportunities within a leading defence and security company.

Responsibilities

  • Support end-to-end delivery of IT infrastructure and change projects.
  • Develop and maintain project plans, coordinating resources and activities.
  • Manage daily project activities, track progress, and escalate risks.
  • Ensure project deliverables meet quality and governance standards.
  • Assist with budget tracking, forecasting, and change control.
  • Collaborate with technical teams to coordinate IT changes.
  • Build relationships with stakeholders and provide clear updates.
  • Act as a key point of contact for assigned projects.
  • Contribute to complex and secure IT environments.
  • Develop project delivery expertise.

Requirements

  • Demonstrable IT experience with exposure to the full project lifecycle.
  • Experience supporting or delivering IT projects across 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 organizational 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.
  • 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.
  • Work for a leading defence and security company.
  • Career growth opportunities.
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Company

Saab

Job Posted

1 week ago

Expires

in 3 weeks

Employment Type

Full Time

WorkMode

On Site

Experience Level

Senior

Locations

Fareham, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

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