Program Manager - Centurion at SAAB Grintek

The successful incumbent for this challenging position will be responsible for:

• Ensure profitable execution of all allocated projects and related contracts within the constraints of schedule, budget and scope
• Execute projects and customer contracts in accordance with the SGD Management system
• Develop and maintain detailed project management documentation
• Keep project stakeholders informed of project status through effective communication within defined mechanisms (steering committees, monthly reports, project meetings, etc.)
• Provide Marketing and Bid support and fulfil the role of operations responsible for allocated bids by coordinating the generation of the operations data pack (schedule, costing and statement of work), in accordance with the SGD Management System
• Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with all internal and external stakeholders and thereby acting as the SGD point of contact (POC) for all contract matters
• Participate in the technical execution of projects, working with the technical responsible to ensure effective project execution
• Ensure adherence to contractual requirements and objectives, as well as company norms and standards
• International travel as required

Your profile

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Experience in the execution of customer contracts and R&D projects
• Experience in working across many different departments and stakeholders in a strong complex matrix organisation
• Minimum 10 years applicable project management experience in the defence environment
• Experience in MS Office, MS Excel and MS Projects
• Experience in working with MRP systems (e.g. IFS)
• In-depth financial knowledge within a project environment
• Leading and managing project teams in a technical environment
• Interfacing with stakeholders at all levels, both internally and externally to the organisation
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Creating and delivering written and oral presentations

Desired Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of project management in a customer and R&D environment
• Knowledge and experience of Electronic Warfare systems fundamentals within the Air, Naval, Land and RF domains and development processes will be an advantage
• Strong technical background in the development of hardware and software for Electronic Warfare systems and products

Qualification:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) required
• Engineering degree or equivalent qualification