Company: Saab UK
Location: Fareham
Posted: May 5th, 2026
Introduction
Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training.
The Role:
This role is part of our Saab Seaeye business unit.
This Project Manager role has the responsibility for delivering assigned new product projects to the requirements of cost, time and quality and for ensuring that Saab Seaeye is recognised as a Project and Program Management Centre of Excellence within Saab UK and the wider Saab business.
Key Responsibilities:
Responsible for the delivery of assigned Saab Seaeye New Product Projects meeting cost, schedule and quality requirements
Deliver to customer contractual requirements
Deliver benefits in line with business case
Build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Report project status to internal and external stakeholders including customers and project boards
Ensure adherence to the applicable Saab Project delivery processes
Ensure adherence to appropriate risk management and financial control tools during execution
Lead, manage and guide a cross functional project teams
Take a leading role in the Saab UK and Saab Group Project Management community
Support the development, implementation and continuous improvement of best practice program and project management methodologies
Be a recognised leader by being accountable, holding others accountable and driving delivery
Enable a collaborative culture by encouraging communication and team work.
Support the Saab Seaeye organisation generally in developing new business opportunities
Proactively ensure alignment with other Project Managers across the Saab organisation as appropriate.
Skills and Experience:
A bachelor's degree in business, project management, or a relevant industry field.
A recognised certification such as PMP or PRINCE 2.
Proven accountability for large-scale budgets and financial control.
Exceptional stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Jira, or similar PPM tools.
By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview.