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Saab

Project Planning and Controls Manager

Saab

Project Planning and Controls Manager responsible for EVM in Defence projects. Lead planning, reporting, and stakeholder engagement within the CSI-IPT enterprise.

Posted 5/25/2026full-timeAdelaide • 🇦🇺 AustraliaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Act as the SME for EVM and demonstrate leadership in Project Planning & Controls across the CSI-IPT Enterprise.
  • Maintain and upkeep the CSI-IPT EVMP and EVMS, including all relevant processes, systems and tools.
  • Develop, maintain and drive the monthly EVM reporting drumbeat ensuring compliance.
  • Support CSI-IPT reporting activities, internal and external reviews in relation to EVM and Project Planning & Controls.
  • Ensure consistency of EVM practices between all Programs and Tasking Statements within the CSI-IPT.
  • Lead a team of Project Planning and Controls professionals to ensure programs and portfolios of Tasking Statements are serviced and supported.
  • Manage the Project Planning & Controls capability within the CSI-IPT and encourage continuous improvement and professional development within the team.
  • Build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Interface with Industry Participants to ensure consistence and alignment of processes, tools, and practices.

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Tertiary qualification(s) in a relevant discipline (mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, or a related field etc.), and/or equivalent relevant experience (preferably within the defence industry).
  • Up to 4 years’ experience in Engineering experience prior to this role.
  • Practitioner’s level of experience in the fields of Systems Engineering (i.e. Requirements Management, System Architecture, Systems Integration, and/or Verification and Validation).
  • Sound understanding of systems engineering principles and practices.
  • Proficiency in using systems engineering software tools and simulation environments (e.g. DOORS, Cameo Systems Modeler).
  • Familiarity with complex systems (e.g. military systems) or related defence technologies (desirable).
  • Familiarity of System Engineering in an ASDEFCON context (desirable).
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
  • Applicants must be Australian citizens and hold or be able to obtain a NV1 security clearance.

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • 6 weeks paid leave each year
  • 14% superannuation
  • Free Income Protection Insurance
  • Flexible working options
  • Access to the Saab shares matching scheme
  • Access to MySaab - our online store offering everything from cash back at hundreds of stores to discounts from exclusive partners

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Hard Skills & Tools
EVMProject PlanningControlsSystems EngineeringRequirements ManagementSystem ArchitectureSystems IntegrationVerification and Validationanalytical skillsproblem-solving skills
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationteamworkrelationship buildingcontinuous improvementprofessional developmentadaptabilitycollaborationstakeholder engagementorganizational skills
Certifications
NV1 security clearance