IT Project Manager

Salary: £40,000 - 73,000 per year

Requirements:

• Demonstrable IT experience with exposure to the full project lifecycle
• Experience supporting or delivering IT projects across a range of technology areas, such as infrastructure, networking, Windows, Linux, VMware/Hyper-V, and IT security
• Good technical understanding with the ability to work effectively within structured or secure IT environments
• Proficient in the use of project planning and tracking tools
• Strong organisational and planning skills, with the ability to manage tasks and identify dependencies across project activities
• Understanding of project governance and quality standards, with experience working within defined frameworks
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Clear and effective communication and presentation skills
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders at various levels
• Collaborative team player with the ability to support and coordinate cross-functional teams
• Willingness to undergo workforce screening activities, including security checks, reference checks, verification of working rights, and a security interview

Responsibilities:

• Support the end-to-end delivery of IT infrastructure and change projects, from initiation through to completion, under the guidance of senior project leadership
• Develop and maintain project plans, working with internal teams and third-party suppliers to coordinate resources and activities effectively
• Manage day-to-day project activities, track progress, and escalate risks, issues, and dependencies as appropriate
• Ensure project deliverables meet required quality and governance standards, adhering to our project management frameworks
• Assist with budget tracking, forecasting, and change control, ensuring impacts to scope, schedule, and cost are clearly understood and communicated
• Collaborate with technical teams to coordinate IT changes across infrastructure environments, leveraging a solid general understanding of IT systems
• Build strong working relationships with stakeholders, providing clear and timely updates to support informed decision-making
• Act as a key point of contact for assigned projects or workstreams, ensuring effective communication and smooth delivery

Technologies:

• AI
• Hyper-V
• Support
• Linux
• Robotics
• Security
• VMware
• Windows
• Project Manager

More:

We are Saab UK, part of Scandinavias largest defence company, bringing together Swedish and British innovation to deliver world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security. We are growing quickly in the UK, with over 600 people across eight sites and specialisms including software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to complex and secure IT environments while developing project delivery expertise within a collaborative and innovative organisation.

last updated 31 week of 2026