Project managers Missile Systems

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Job Description

An unstable global environment has led to rapid growth at Saab, and we need to bring in more engaged employees. To support this growth, we are looking for a confident and experienced project manager who is driven by making a meaningful impact. You want your work to not only contribute to the success of the organization but also create positive change in the wider community.

As a project manager at Saab Dynamics Business Unit Missile Systems, within the field of product development, you will work with a portfolio of advanced, world-leading defense systems. In this role, you will lead projects and sub-projects, taking responsibility for structured planning, follow-up, and collaboration with the project team, which consists of experts from Engineering and Development. Your leadership will be genuine and inspiring, helping to challenge and develop your employees. You will also maintain close dialogue with stakeholders, ensuring the success of the projects and their product lifecycle. This role is based in Karlskoga and involves collaboration with both internal and external stakeholders. You will be working within a dynamic organization that operates on both national and international levels in which travels may occur.

Your profile

We believe that you, as an applicant, are someone driven by making a meaningful difference, both within the organization and in the wider community. You take pride in the responsibility expected of a project manager and understand the broader impact your work has. Through your experience, you've learned how to build teams that not only thrive and succeed but also contribute positively to society. As a project manager, you inspire, support your colleagues, and thereby contribute to a developing and inclusive work environment.

To succeed in this role, you are a motivated and structured person eager to join an organization in a growth phase, where your efforts will directly contribute to shaping the future. You enjoy variety and thrive in a leadership role, with a strong ability to communicate and coordinate. You are social and flexible, capable of quickly adapting to changing circumstances and emerging needs while maintaining a focus on delivering above expectations.

We believe that you're eager to play an active role in not only advancing the business but also empowering your colleagues, promoting knowledge sharing, and ensuring that your work positively influences both the organization and stakeholders. You are motivated, structured, and excited to join a growing organization. As a strong communicator and leader, you thrive in dynamic environments, adapting quickly to new challenges while making a positive impact. You will play a key role in both technical deliveries and empowering your colleagues.

Qualifications:

* Degree from a university/college in engineering or equivalent experience.
* Excellent skills in Swedish and English, both written and spoken.
* Competence in leadership from project management, preferably within development and engineering.
* It is considered a strong merit if you have gained this experience from a global company or within product development.
* Experience with PPM tools (e.g., Antura, MS Project, JIRA) and/or ERP tools is a merit.
* Understanding of project management methodologies (PPS, Props, XLPM)

In return, we believe that success is a collaborative effort. That's why we are committed to providing you with the tools, support, and environment needed to excel in your role. From comprehensive onboarding and continuous training to a culture that values open communication and teamwork, we ensure that you have everything you need to thrive.

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 part of

Behind our innovations stand the people who make them possible. Brave pioneers and curious minds. Everyday heroes and inventive troubleshooters. Those who share deep knowledge and those who explore sky-high. And everyone in between.

Joining us means making an impact together, contributing in our own unique ways. From crafting complex code and building impressive defense and security solutions to simply sharing a coffee with a colleague, every action counts. We encourage you to take on challenges, to create smart inventions and grow in our friendly and tech-savvy workspace. We have a solid mission to keep people and society safe.

Saab is a leading defense and security company with an enduring mission, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 23,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world.

Saab designs, manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems. Saab is headquartered in Sweden. It has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defense capability of several nations. Read more about us here

Kindly observe that this is an ongoing recruitment process and that the position might be filled before the closing date of the advertisement.

Contact:

Patrik Reveron

Patrik.reveron@saabgroup.com

All forms of contact that do not pertain to questions about the service, such as from recruitment agencies/temp agencies/advertisers, are discouraged.

We look forward to your application!