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Phase In and Management Senior Project Manager

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In short

Saab Australia seeks an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of Land capability development, collaborating with government and industry stakeholders. This role involves end-to-end program leadership, team management, and ensuring strategic outcomes are met safely, on schedule, and within budget.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute the Phase-In Plan for a nationally significant Land program.
  • Lead all functional and programmatic requirements, including the transition to steady-state management operations.
  • Manage risk, schedule, and cost for program delivery.
  • Develop and execute project plans, schedules, budgets, governance frameworks, and mobilisation strategies.
  • Manage project scope, cost, schedule, quality, risk, and customer satisfaction.
  • Lead multidisciplinary teams and foster a collaborative, high-performing, and safety-focused culture.
  • Build trusted relationships with Defence customers, industry participants, and internal stakeholders.
  • Chair customer reviews, governance forums, steering committees, and executive reporting meetings.
  • Monitor project performance and proactively manage risks.
  • Manage internal and external dependencies to ensure synchronised delivery.

Requirements

  • Extensive experience leading complex Defence or systems engineering projects.
  • Strong knowledge of project governance, scheduling, risk management, and project controls.
  • Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM/CSSR) or equivalent project performance reporting.
  • Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Science, or Business.
  • Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM CPPM) accreditation or equivalent (highly regarded).
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to present technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Self-aware, accountable, and committed to personal and team development.
  • Excellent communicator, able to set clear expectations and provide feedback.
  • Must be an Australian citizen and eligible to obtain and maintain an NV1 clearance.

Benefits

  • Generous salary
  • Range of outstanding benefits
  • Inclusive working environment
  • 6 weeks paid leave each year
  • 14% Superannuation
  • Free Income Protection Insurance
  • Flexible working options
  • Access to the Saab shares matching scheme
  • Access to MySaab online store offering cash back and discounts
#Project Management#Defence#Capability Development#Stakeholder Engagement#Risk Management#Team Leadership
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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

Adelaide, Australia

Melbourne, Australia

Canberra, Australia

Brisbane, Australia

Qualification

Bachelor, Master, Diploma

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