• Job Description

  Req#: REQ_19899

  We are now looking for a Technical Support Manager to our new office in Gdansk.

  Your role

  As a Technical Support Manager (EW), you are responsible for coordinating, supporting, implementing and monitoring tasks within the assigned project related to shipbuilding for the Navy especially in the area of the delivery of EW and SIGINT systems (HW & SW). A Technical Support Manager have a clear responsibility for managing and supporting the technical areas of the project.

  We are looking for a Leader with high cooperation qualities that can contribute with drive, enthusiasm, ability to communicate and clarify complex technical solutions and high interest in customer collaboration. We believe that you have a good understanding of Management of production, projects with a considerable amount of software and hardware content. Experience and/or knowledge in Defence EW, SIGINT, Command & Control and Comms systems is an advantage.

  The role also involves supporting other Project Managers and team members within the assigned project to deliver the programme on time and on budget. You will report to the Deputy Programme Director Poland. The role requires an independent-minded person with high personal drive, willing to contribute as member of a wider team. You will be part of the project team which consist of people from Engineering departments and you will work in close contact with contract owners, product managers and system engineering managers.

  Travelling including overnight stays in Poland is required. Travelling abroad, mainly within Germany, Denmark and Sweden, is required at least on a monthly basis.

  Your profile

  You will have the responsibility for the execution of our customer projects including areas such as:

  Expectations

  • Technical Project management experience;

  • Keep constant contact with key stake holders in the project;

  • Customer and end user interaction;

  • Support managing the contract scope;

  • Saab Subs Project coordination;

  • Technical customer support;

  • Technical Docs coordination and flow supervising;

  • Support to manage sub-projects and sub-suppliers;

  • Ensure that the customer receives the agreed system delivery with high quality and satisfaction;

  • Support to conduct meetings within the agreed collaboration model;

  • Attend customer meetings;

  • Support in planning of trials and tests;

  • Identify red flags in the project with mitigation scenarios;

  • Provide project related intel;

  • Platform integration Support;

  • Support of the software installation & integration process;

  • Support of the software test and verification process;

  Your experiences and skills

  • Academic/Technical, military or other relevant education.

  • Strong project management skills with a capability to drive assigned projects.

  • Experience and/or knowledge in Defence EW, SIGINT, Command & Control and Comms systems is preferred.

  • Good understanding of the Polish Army regulation, standards and requirements.

  • Possess a positive and outgoing personality with excellent communication skills, strong business acumen and high personal integrity in business ethics.

  • Able to work independently with a strong personal drive.

  • Excellent social skills to build up and maintain interpersonal, business partner and customer relations. Act as a role model representing Saab towards partners/customers and stakeholders in order to strengthen the brand and profile.

  • Fluent in English and in Polish language.

  • Your skillset enables you to plan and coordinate effectively and efficiently to keep focus on priorities and deal with several complex issues simultaneously.

  This position requires that you will be approved in a security vetting in accordance to ISO:27001. A Personal Security Clearance (PSC) is required to fulfil the tasks for the role (SECRET/NATO SECRET is preferred).

  What you will be part of

  Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring mission, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 19,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer, more sustainable and more equitable world. Read more about us here .

  Business area Surveillance offers world-leading sensor technology in monitoring and decision support to protect against threats. The portfolio covers airborne, ground-based and naval radar, electronic warfare, C4I solutions, aviation systems and cyber security.

  You will be part of LSI (Lead System Integrator) organisation which is responsible for the Programme Management. The overall purpose with the LSI organization is to manage all aspects of the contract towards the customer with support from the different Saab Business Units

  Country Office Poland has its main office in Warsaw and has a satellite office in Gdynia. Saab Technologies Poland Sp. z o. o. (STPL), 100% owned by SAAB AB, was established in 2009 and is now recruiting a Technical Support Manager to its a new Gdańsk office.

  Applications will be assessed continuously. We reserve the right that only selected candidates will be contacted.

  Saab is a company with a strong people-orientation. We offer a friendly work environment where we support and help each other to be at our best. Continuous learning, career & talent development and employee well-being are examples of areas where we always put the strongest effort to offer great opportunities.

• About the company

  Saab AB is a Swedish aerospace and defence company, founded in 1937.

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