Program Manager

We have a vacancy for a Program Manager in the Electronic Warfare Product Area responsible for the successful execution of customer contracts and R&D projects. You will need to demonstrate experience in executing technically complex projects aligned to a systems engineering management approach. The successful candidate must have a strong technical background, be well organised, driven and must be able to work under pressure. This role will expect you to manage multiple projects and you must be capable of delivering projects within constraints of schedule, budget and requirements.

Your role

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

What You Will Be a Part Of

Saab is a global company with operations and employees in 40 countries around the world. Through innovative, collaborative, and pragmatic thinking, Saab constantly develops, adopts, and improves new technology to meet customers changing needs.

Saab Grintek Defence is a business unit operating within South Africa. The business unit is focused on design, development, integration, testing, documenting and deployment of products for aerospace and defence industries.

If you aspire to help create and innovate whilst developing yourself in a challenging team setting, Saab may well have the perfect conditions for you to grow. We pride ourselves on a nurturing environment, where everyone is different yet we share the same goal to help protect people.

Saab Grintek Defence will give preference to South African citizens and we also welcome applications from individuals with culturally diverse backgrounds

Saab Grintek Defence in South Africa will give preference to South African citizens and those that advance its employment equity goals and objectives.

Please consider your application as unsuccessful if you have not received feedback from us within 30 days after the closing date.