Project / Senior Project Manager
Full Time, Permanent
Vaxholm, Stockholm
Who we are
JFD is the world leading underwater capability provider, serving the commercial and defence markets with innovative diving, submarine and hyperbaric rescue, technical solutions and services. Operating worldwide, the company is the world’s leading provider of submarine rescue capability and an established provider of submarine escape training. The company is at the forefront of Hyperbaric Rescue, along with being the leading supplier of commercial and defence diving equipment and saturation diving systems to the commercial industry.
About the Role
As James Fisher Defence continues to grow, we are expanding our Project / Senior Project Management team to support a dynamic portfolio of existing and new contracts. We are now seeking to create a pipeline of talented and driven Project / Senior Project Managers to hopefully play a pivotal role in this exciting phase of development.
In this role, you will be embedded within the Defence Tactical Delivery Vehicle Product Line, part of JFD’s Defence Division. You’ll be a key contributor, accountable for the successful delivery of strategically significant, high-value international projects.
Please not this is not an active role but a talent pool for future opportunities.
All roles are subject to successful security clearances.
Role Responsibilities
- Take ownership of a strategically significant international project within JFD’s global Defence portfolio, making a real impact from day one.
- Drive successful project delivery — on time, on budget, and fully aligned with customer expectations and contractual requirements.
- Provide clear, insightful project reporting to both internal stakeholders and external customers, ensuring transparency and alignment throughout.
- Champion health, safety, environmental sustainability, and security standards across every phase of the project lifecycle.
- Create and maintain detailed project plans that keep stakeholders informed and engaged, highlighting progress and proactively managing deviations.
- Identify and manage project risks with confidence — from early detection to mitigation and escalation where needed.
- Ensure full compliance with JFD’s Global Project Execution Process (GPEP), maintaining governance and best practices throughout.
- Collaborate cross-functionally by assigning and coordinating tasks across vendors, engineering, production, and support teams to keep momentum strong.
Knowledge, Experience, Skills Required
- The successful candidate will be deemed eligible for Swedish security clearance.
- Degree in Engineering (preferably naval) or equivalent industry experience.
- Proven experience in project management, ideally within Defence Maritime and engineering-focused environments.
- Recognised Project Management qualification.
- Track record of delivering international projects, preferably in the Defence sector.
- Strong understanding of UK and international Defence contracting terms.
- Skilled in managing complex customer relationships and navigating commercially sensitive projects.
- Commercially astute with strong negotiation skills and strategic thinking.
- Familiarity with in-service support and contractor logistics in naval settings is advantageous.
- Awareness of maritime, defence, and international quality and safety standards is beneficial.
- Willingness to travel globally as required.
JFD Sweden – part of a Global James Fisher Group
James Fisher is a global engineering services company that has evolved from its origins as a ship owner and operator to provide expertise and innovative technology across Energy, Defence, and Maritime Transport. We help our customers deliver on their promises safely, efficiently, and responsibly. With a strong heritage built on our people and innovation, we are embedding sustainability across our business.
Our strategy, centered around the One James Fisher ambition, aims to build a cohesive engineering service company in the Blue Economy.
- Our Energy Division offers safe, sustainable products and services for oil, gas, and renewables.
- The Defence Division provides underwater systems and life support for defence and commercial diving markets.
- Maritime Transport leads in global maritime shipping and ship-to-ship transfer services.
Join our team in Vaxholm, Sweden! At James Fisher Defence (JFD) Sweden, we offer exciting roles that break the mold. Join us to work on innovative projects, engage in dynamic daily operations, and collaborate with colleagues from around the globe. We are situated at Rindö with the benefits of the beautiful Stockholm archipelago but with an easy commute through regular car ferry from both the northern and southern parts of Stockholm.
We offer a range of Tactical Diving Vehicles (TDVs), Underwater Life Support Systems, and ancillary equipment that leverage advanced and proven technology to support a variety of operational profiles. Our mission is to enable Special Operations Forces (SOF) teams to carry out their missions effectively and efficiently.
JFD is at the forefront of underwater capability, serving both commercial and defence markets with innovative diving, submarine, and hyperbaric rescue solutions. We are the world’s leading provider of submarine rescue capability and an established provider of submarine escape training. Our expertise extends to commercial and defence diving equipment and saturation diving systems.
Our Products: Tactical Diving Vehicles | SOF Insertion by JFD
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