SIL Project Manager
Construction, Engineering & Trades · Architecture & Planning · Construction Management
In short
Saab Australia is looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead complex Land Defence projects, ensuring successful delivery of national sovereign capability. The role involves end-to-end project responsibility, leading multidisciplinary teams, managing stakeholders, and overseeing project governance in a demanding environment in Adelaide.
Responsibilities
- Lead the planning and delivery of complex Land Defence projects from initiation through to operational outcomes.
- Manage project scope, schedule, cost, quality, risks and contract variations to achieve successful delivery.
- Lead multidisciplinary teams across engineering, commercial, finance and project functions.
- Build trusted relationships with Defence customers, subcontractors and internal stakeholders.
- Monitor project performance, manage project controls and provide regular reporting to senior leadership.
- Drive continuous improvement, proactive risk management and delivery against agreed project milestones.
- Ensure Defence customer requirements are met and validated during the required updates and deliverables.
Requirements
- Proven experience delivering Defence or complex engineering projects.
- Strong knowledge of project governance, scheduling, risk management and project controls.
- Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and engaging with Defence customers and industry partners.
- Commercial acumen, including experience with contracts, financial management and project reporting.
- Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM/CSSR) or similar project performance frameworks.
- 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, with the ability to present technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Must be an Australian citizen and eligible to obtain and maintain an NV1 clearance.
Desired Qualifications
- Ability to solve problems
- Self-aware, accountable, and committed to personal and team development.
- Excellent communicator, able to set clear expectations and provide feedback.
Benefits
- Generous salary
- A 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; our online store offering everything from cash back at hundreds of stores to discounts from exclusive partners
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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
Qualification
Bachelor, Diploma
Applicants
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