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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Field Implementation Manager - **Company:** Saab - **Location:** East Syracuse, NY, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $115,700.0 - $150,500.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Confluence, JIRA, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft SharePoint, Atlassian Tools - **Published:** August 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/88050893/1 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in an Engineering, Business, or related discipline. * 6-8+ years of relevant experience, preferably in program/project management. * Proficient with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Visio, Project, PowerPoint). * Strong oral and written communication skills. * Excellent organization and time management skills, attention to detail while tracking multiple interdependent functions, and ability to follow-up action items and requests. * Must be self-motivated, enthusiastic, possess a strong work ethic and constant desire to learn. * Possess strong interpersonal and teamwork skills. * Willingness to travel internationally and domestic up to 25% in support of program and business development efforts. Desired Skills and Experience: * Construction Management experience is a plus. * Experience with U.S. Government Projects (both Operations and Engineering) programs is a plus. * Experience with Atlassian products like JIRA, SharePoint and Confluence, preferred. Citizenship Requirements: Must be a U.S. citizen, Permanent Resident (green card holder), or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). ## Description Saab Inc is searching for a Field Implementation Manager to join our Product Installation Support team. We specialize in deploying complex air traffic control and other situational awareness systems in the US and throughout the world. From the initial program concept development and proposal to final completion and customer hand-over, you will be on the front lines of customer interface while also working in close contact with our internal engineering and production teams that design and build the product itself. This position would be based in East Syracuse, NY. As an Implementation Program Manager at Saab, you will: * Be responsible for developing and executing all aspects of deploying our systems on customer premises. * Participate in the planning and development of installation strategies. * Help plan and estimate prospective installations during proposals. * Gain an understanding of customer requirements through hosting meeting and conducting surveys at the customer locations. * Produce a site survey report after making site visits detailing all necessary installation consideration that will need to be done in order to provide for a suitable installation environment. * Recommend installation strategies. * Identify code related activates that may require professional engineer stamped design. * Identify installation materials needed to supplement bill-of-materials. * Develop subcontractor statements of work and bid packages. * Hold pre-bid meetings. * Aid in the review and award of sub-contracts * Manage design and construction subcontractors. * Work with other Saab resources to coordinate all necessary efforts to provide for a successful installation * Self-perform some minor installation work when necessary., Saab is a federal government contractor and adheres to policies and programs necessary for sustaining drug-free workplaces. 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