Senior Project Manager

Passionate about making ideas a reality? Join our welcoming world of tech and let your ideas soar. Your roleAs a Senior Project Manager, you will play a key role in driving complex and strategically important customer support projects in the Airborne Early Warning (AEW) domain – airborne radar. You will be part of the project management office – an experienced and diverse team that needs new colleagues to handle our growing business.As a Project Manager focusing on customer support and upgrades, your role will vary based on your background and our business priorities. You may lead a project that involves developing and implementing support solutions for existing contracts, or manage large-scale customer upgrade projects that require coordination between various departments.In either scenario, you will oversee the entire project lifecycle—from initial planning and execution to stakeholder alignment and successful delivery—ensuring that scope, timeline, cost, and quality targets are met. You will collaborate cross-functionally with teams in engineering, product management, operations, and customer support, and provide regular updates to senior management on progress, risks, and key milestones. Your ability to build trust, manage complexity, and navigate uncertainty will be crucial to your success. Most of our project activities take place in Kallebäck, Gothenburg, where we design, produce, integrate, verify and support our solutions. With that said, the majority of our customers are situated abroad, which means that some international (and also national) travel is part of the job.Your profileWe are looking for an experienced and driven project manager who thrives in dynamic, cross-functional environments. You bring a strong track record of leading complex projects in technology-driven industries, preferably with a mix of product development and customer delivery. Experience in managing customer support for systems-based products throughout their lifecycle is a strong advantage. This includes proficiency in handling support requests, troubleshooting issues, and coordinating with relevant teams to ensure customer satisfaction and resolve problems efficiently.You combine strategic thinking with operational execution, and you are comfortable managing stakeholders at all levels. You are structured and analytical, yet pragmatic and adaptable when conditions change.To succeed in this role, you likely have: A university degree in engineering, science, or relevant field 7+ years of project management experience, including leading cross-functional teams Solid understanding of both agile and traditional project methodologies Experience managing budgets, resources, and external partners Excellent communication and leadership skills Fluency in English (other languages are a plus)Certification such as PMP, PPS or other relevant certification is a merit but not a requirement. Above all, we value a collaborative mindset, accountability, and a passion for delivering value through well-executed projects.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 ofExplore a wealth of possibilities. Take on challenges, create smart inventions, and grow beyond. This is a place for curious minds, brave pioneers, and everyone in between. Together, we achieve the extraordinary, each bringing our unique perspectives. Your part matters.Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring mission, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 26,100 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 defence capability of several nations. Read more about us here