Project Manager Radar

Your Role

We are looking for a project manager to join our team, developing new radar products for our customers. You will manage the development of new radar products and thereby be important for the growth of competence in the company. As project manager, you will be responsible for the entire product development including concept, design and development, industrialization and production. You will take the overall responsibility within our project, and together with line and product managers set up the project to meet functional, economic, time and quality requirements for the product.

Your skills and experience

Proven experience regarding project management is equally important to the passion to develop the operation in the Abu Dhabi, UAE.

As a person, you are outgoing and inspired by new challenges. A well-developed understanding and willingness to learn about different cultures is crucial in this multi-cultural environment. It will require a lot of teamwork and a broad approach to be successful.

We are looking for a person who has:

• Deep understanding of and proven experience in project management, project cost and control, risk and resource management, methodologies and tools
• Experience in product development
• Relevant education or experience, Eng. MSc, or equivalent
• Strong strategic thinking and decision-making abilities, with the capacity to analyze complex situations and develop effective solutions.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Exceptional organizational and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail and a focus on quality.
• Proven good ability regarding people management
• Ability to lead a group of young, multi-cultural subsystem experts
• Driven and goal oriented to meet deadlines
• Innovative to manage challenges
• Good integrity and good insights of your strength and weaknesses
• Able to express yourself in English, both oral and in written word
• Relevant certification such as PMP (Project Management Professional) is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of and experience in radar development will be advantageous

This position requires that you undergo a security screening in accordance with the Saab internal processes.

What you will be a part of

Saab’s strategy for growth includes building local business in selected markets, with focus on key customer countries. You will become part of this growing Saab Company, which operates in Tawazun Industrial Park, northeast of the Abu Dhabi city centre.

About Saab

Saab is a global defence and security company operating in the fields of air, land and naval defence, civil security and commercial aeronautics. We number 18,000 employees and have operations on all continents. Technologically we are leaders in many areas, and one-fifth of our earnings are spent on research and development.
Saab is also a company with opportunities. A company where we see diversity as an asset and where you have both considerable responsibility and good opportunities for advancing in your career. But also a company that respects each person’s needs for a rewarding life beyond work.