About the role
Join SAAB Australia as a Project Manager – Hardware!
SAAB Australia is seeking a skilled and driven Project Manager with a proven track record in delivering hardware-related projects. This is an opportunity to lead innovative projects that make a tangible impact.
Based in Mawson Lakes, South Australia and reporting to the Hardware Product manager, you’ll be responsible for the planning, coordination, execution, and delivery of assigned hardware projects, ensuring outcomes are on time, within budget, and of high quality.
In this pivotal role, you’ll play a key role in scope definition, resource planning, cost tracking, stakeholder engagement, and continual process improvement.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone who has strong project management credentials and thrive in a multidisciplinary, high-performance environment.
We work in a fast-paced, demanding, challenging as well as time sensitive environment; we’re diverse, global, resilient, adaptable and agile, therefore the ability to solve problems is critical.
Along with satisfaction & rewards that comes with working for a global defence company, you can expect a generous salary, a range of outstanding benefits & an inclusive working environment.
This position also offers Flexible working options and a 9 Day Fortnight.
As part of your specific responsibilities, you will:
- Lead the end-to-end delivery of hardware-related projects across design, development, and low-volume, high-value manufacturing.
- Develop and manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, and risks.
- Engage internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless collaboration and alignment.
- Prepare and present status updates at key reviews, including Steering Committees and Customer Progress Meetings.
- Track and maintain hardware resource data, master schedules, and identify resource/skills gaps.
- Work closely with engineering teams to ensure timely availability of parts, tools, and assemblies for production.
- Drive continuous improvement in project management practices and delivery outcomes.
About you
Your skills and experience will include:
- Extensive experience in Project Management with demonstrable delivery of hardware-related projects.
- Recognised Project Management qualification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent).
- Strong understanding of best practice project management in multi-disciplinary teams.
- Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) and Microsoft Project tools.
- Knowledge of Systems Engineering practices and Software/Hardware co-development cycles.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
- Proven ability to manage competing priorities in resource-constrained environments.
- Experience in short, medium, and long-term resource and skills planning.
Qualification:
- Tertiary qualification in project management or equivalent experience.
- Membership of AIPM or PMI (desirable but not essential).
Personal Qualities
- Team-oriented with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Proactive, adaptable, and focused on continuous learning and development.
- Strong customer orientation and a solution-driven mindset.
As Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain an NV1 clearance.
About us
Saab Australia is a defence, security and cyber solutions provider, specialising in the development and integration of major defence and security systems. For over 30 years in Australia, we have built a reputation for delivering complex systems integration projects that provide proven and advanced capabilities to keep us ahead of today’s challenges.
From combat, communications, security and underwater systems, to mixed reality, cyber security and deployable health solutions, our extensive portfolio of products and services provide high-technology solutions for defence forces and civil industries across the globe.
Apply today to join our crew and deliver solutions with purpose.
Culture and benefits
We employ over 1000 Australians and are committed to fostering a culture of excellence and enriching the employee experience.
By joining Saab, you’ll be a part of a collaborative and supportive organisation, where your professional growth and work-life balance are emphasised. You’ll work within an innovative and vibrant workplace, while having the opportunity to develop a long-term, fulfilling career.
As a valued team member of Saab Australia, you’ll access a variety of perks and benefits to support you and your family including:
- 6 weeks paid leave each year
- 13.5% 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
For further information about a career at Saab, visit the page adjacent:
https://www.saab.com/markets/australia/careers/saab-life
Applications
Click ‘Apply’ to submit your CV and cover letter in support of your application. Kindly observe that this is an ongoing recruitment process and in exceptional circumstances, the position might be filled before the closing date of the advertisement. We encourage applications as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
By submitting an application to Saab, you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities including, but not limited to: reference checks, Australian Federal Police check, verification of working rights and qualifications, sanctions screening and a pre-employment medical declaration.
Saab Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to apply. We also welcome applications from individuals with culturally diverse backgrounds.
Saab Australia is a nationally recognised Veteran Employer of Choice and welcomes the interest of ex-service members, veterans and their families