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Want to make a real difference? Here you contribute to creating security for people and communities. What you do matters.

Your role

As a Project Manager within Project Execution & Maintenance for surface ships, you will play a central role in developing and maintaining the Swedish Navy's vessels. You are responsible for planning, structuring, executing, and monitoring assigned projects – with a focus on enhancing both safety and functionality onboard.

In this role, you lead projects related to preventive and corrective maintenance as well as the implementation of technical modifications. You work closely with both technical specialists and operational personnel to ensure that work is carried out efficiently, with high quality standards, and a strong focus on operational reliability.

This is a role for you who thrives on combining strategic responsibility with practical execution, and who is motivated by contributing to a secure and modern maritime defense.

At Saab, we always seek leaders who inspire people to grow and perform at their best. We are now looking for a project manager with strong commitment, sound business acumen, and analytical skills that make a difference. You have a genuine interest in mechanical and technical solutions – experience or knowledge of naval vessels is a plus.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute to something greater. Through your work, you help strengthen security – for people, communities, and our shared future.

Main responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate project meetings to ensure clear communication regarding information, progress, priorities, and resources
• Develop and monitor activity and schedule plans for projects
• Prepare and compile production cost estimates
• Monitor and report on costs, quality, procurement, and schedules for projects
• Work independently on smaller projects and collaborate with colleagues on larger projects
• Maintain and develop both internal and external customer relationships to foster long-term partnerships

The position is based in Karlskrona, with opportunities for travel both within Sweden and internationally.

Your profile

Requirements

• Relevant university or college degree, or equivalent work experience
• Excellent communication skills in Swedish and English, both verbal and written
• Valid driver's license (Category B)

Merits

• Leadership training, foundational economic and commercial education, project management and administration training, IPMA certification or equivalent
• Knowledge of naval vessels
• Strong administrative skills
• Experience with the Swedish Armed Forces or the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV)

Personal attributes

• Ability to independently structure and plan work
• Strong relationship-building and networking skills
• Ability to combine theory and practice, and to communicate and collaborate effectively
• Customer-oriented with strong business acumen
• Team player who can contribute to building a "Dream Team"

The position requires you to undergo and pass the applicable security clearance procedures. For positions where Saab requires a specific security classification, certain citizenship requirements may apply.

Please note that we review applications on a rolling basis, and the position may be filled before the application deadline has passed.

What you will become part of

Discover endless possibilities. Take on challenges, create smart innovations, and upgrade your skills. This is a place for clever thinkers, brave pioneers, and everyone in between. Together we achieve the extraordinary, each bringing their unique perspective. Every contribution counts.

Saab is a leading defense and security company with the purpose of helping nations protect their populations and contribute to safety for people and communities. With 28,000 talented employees, Saab develops technology and solutions for a safer and more sustainable world.

Saab develops, manufactures, and maintains advanced systems within aerospace, weapons, command & control systems, sensors, and underwater systems. Saab is headquartered in Sweden but has a global presence where it is an integral part of many nations' defense capabilities. Read more about us here (#)