Project Manager and Contract Responsible

Embark on an exciting journey of innovation and growth with Saab TransponderTech, a leading player in the maritime sector. Join our dynamic team as we strive to enhance our market share, explore new segments, and uphold our exceptional profitability standards. With over 90% of global goods transported by sea, Saab TransponderTech is at the forefront, pioneering groundbreaking VDES technology that promises significant benefits for both the economy and the environment.

Saab TransponderTech makes 'World leading products for maritime safety and sustainability'.

Your role

We are seeking a highly communicative individual with a passion for cross-functional project management and contract responsibilities within our Market and Program Management organization. The ideal candidate should possess experience in leading project and contract teams, coupled with a willingness to acquire in-depth knowledge about our product line for success. Daily responsibilities include coordinating with stakeholders, communicating with technical project managers, and engaging with external customers.

The main tasks are:

* Project execution, planning, scheduling, and risk management
* Prioritization within and between projects
* Contract execution, including establishing Contract Directive and Plan
* International business travel may be required



Explore more about AIS, VDES, and our other successful products:

https://youtu.be/-xvTKKAVIPo
https://www.saab.com/maritime

Your profile

Everyone at Saab TransponderTech, including the management team, is to a large extent operational. We believe that you are a person who makes things happen and takes responsibility for the results.

Required skills:

* Experience from customer interaction and business acumen
* Leadership and management skills
* Financial aspects e.g. controlling, estimating and payment planning
* Commercial understanding
* Communication and presentation skills
* Risk management
* Excellent communication skills in English, verbal and written
* Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience

Desired skills:

* University degree or similar knowledge gained by experience
* Maritime domain knowledge

This position requires that you pass a security vetting based on the current regulations around/of security protection. For positions requiring security clearance additional obligations on citizenship may apply.

What you will be a part of

You will be part of a dynamic and enthusiastic team of about 60 people located at Saab's site in Hackefors, Linköping. The product portfolio consists of AIS and VDES radio transceivers and networks for land, ships, aircraft and satellites, as well as advanced navigation and presentation systems. The site includes all functions required by a small independent company within the company, from marketing and sales, to product development, production planning, customer support and logistics. Saab TransponderTech is market leading with customers world-wide, and we operate on a commercial market with relatively short sales cycles.

At Saab TransponderTech we believe in value-based leadership. Our individual differences is a valuable asset for the company and diversity is one of our core values.

Kindly observe that this is an ongoing recruitment process and that the position might be filled before the closing date of the advertisement. Your application may be in Swedish or English.

Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring mission, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 20,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer, more sustainable and more equitable world. Read more about us here.

Business area Surveillance offers world-leading technology for monitoring and decision support to protect against threats. The portfolio covers radar systems, electronic warfare, combat systems as well as safety and security solutions.

Saab is a company with a strong people-orientation. We offer a friendly work environment where we support and help each other to be at our best. Continuous learning, career & talent development and employee well-being are examples of areas where we always put the strongest effort to offer great opportunities.