Project Manager - Capability

Project Manager – Capability

Salary: Competitive

Grade: 12

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Job Purpose

BAE Systems is the UK Government’s nominated Prime Contractor under the Government-to-Government arrangements that are in place to provide equipment, support and training to Saudi Arabia.  We provide maintenance of Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) aircraft and train RSAF and Royal Saudi Naval Force personnel safely in a training environment in how to use their aircraft, equipment and weapons. 

BAE Systems Saudi Arabia is committed to supporting the Saudi Arabian National Agenda including Saudisation and the training and development of Saudi National capability through the growth of the Saudi National Partner Companies thereby reinforcing Industrialisation and Partnerships.

The Project Manager is responsible to the Programme Manager for defining, planning, managing, and delivering the projects to meet both customer and business requirements. The Job Holder will be responsible for managing all aspects of the design, construction, testing, commissioning, and handover of the project to cost, time, and quality.

The key aspect of this role will focus on the delivery of projects, operating closely with and providing expert leadership to other functional areas to ensure that the total capability delivered is fit for purpose. You will ensure that all aspects of the project are fully defined to ensure customer requirements are achieved in accordance with all business and commercial criteria, as well as company policies and procedures. In doing so the PM will develop and maintain project plans and budgets which will deliver to customer and business needs, ensuring that these plans are consistent with overall programme needs, and that specific deadlines and milestones are agreed and communicated to all parties involved.

The Job Holder will manage, control, and monitor the project so that it is delivered to agreed time, cost, and quality requirements, regularly reviewing and reporting on progress against plan and, where necessary, intervening to resolve issues which threaten delivery to plan. To achieve this, it will be necessary to ensure that the project adheres to all policies and procedures and that they are carried out in such a way as to minimise risk and maximise opportunities.

The Job Holder will need to manage the projects to ensure that the projects achieve all their objectives, especially assigned relationships with major suppliers and sub-contractors to ensure all contracts are delivered and that issues are effectively addressed. To undertake this role, the PM will need to ensure the project team possesses the required resources and capabilities to effectively deliver the project in line with all requirements and that staff are led, developed, and motivated to ensure they are aware of and capable of meeting their accountabilities. To fully achieve this there will be a need to liaise with all functions relevant to the delivery of assigned projects to build an integrated project team and to enable the achievement of project objectives.

The role requires the application of Project Management skills covering the entire project lifecycle. The position is to lead the project by ensuring the technical support through direct and indirect management of the team (both in the UK and KSA) in the delivery of solution. In the Prime Contractorship role, a significant aspect of the job will be the management of interfaces between several sub-contractors with the added complexity of potential significant In Country Industrial Participation. An important part of the PM role will be to conduct post-project appraisals and ensure “lessons learned” dissemination across other business teams.

The Job Holder will hold the BAE Systems Saudi Arabia delegated Project Management Governance from the Project Management Authority and be responsible for the project team for the application and compliance with the BAE Operational Framework, PM functional processes, including LCM and on all projects and tasks. Specifically Planning, Monitoring and Control; Risk and Opportunity Management, Performance Management particularly Earned Value Management (EVM) and Life Cycle Management, Bid Status and Phase and Contract Reviews.

The post holder will delegate specific authority where appropriate to the Facilities Engineer and other functions of the project team.

Job Accountabilities

• Undertake all relevant training and development required of KSA Executive population.
• Understand the IBP and how this impact on business objectives across remits.
• Executive level engagement with Customer and other stakeholders as appropriate with a view to understanding and exceeding requirements and expected levels of service.
• Understand the BAE Systems organisation taking full accountability for remit and operating with the requirements of the wider organisation at heart.
• Subscribe to and participate in the Executive PDR process.
• Display and set an example of the types of behaviours expected of Executive level employees across the business.
• Willing to challenge people inside and outside the organisation in order to act consistently with ethical business practices.
• Any duty or accountability required and deemed appropriate at Executive/Managerial level by the business.

Recruitment Specification

• A degree in Project Management or related discipline is required.
• APMP Qualification or equivalent is essential.
• An understanding of the LCM processes.
• A track record of managing a number of major, complex and sensitive projects successfully is required.
• Expert level planning and scheduling skills, ensuring the complex activities of interrelated project teams are controlled, managed and linked into the overall business plan.
• Expert leadership, delegation and team building skills for the effective people management of large and complex programmes.
• High level problem solving and financial control skills.
• Substantial understanding of commercial, financial and project leadership.
• Expert in project review and control, including the use of EVM techniques.
• Significant understanding of the BAE Systems Saudi Arabia business, or an ability to develop this quickly.
• Significant political and cultural awareness in areas relating to BAE SYSTEMS business.
• Expert networking and communication skills used at a senior level with governments, customers, suppliers, partners and sub-contractors.
• Substantial project management experience in a relevant environment.
• Responsible in all aspects of the Risk Management process.

Expatriate Employee Benefits

In return for the required high levels of commitment and hard work you will receive a competitive salary, rent free accommodation and access to free recreation facilities, all available within Company secured accommodation. In addition, a generous leave and travel allowance makes this an opportunity not to be missed. 

On successfully securing a role your appointment to Saudi Arabia will initially be on single status. On commencement of employment in Saudi Arabia you will have the opportunity to apply to have your family join you in the future. A full health care scheme is provided within Saudi Arabia.

Saudi National Employee Benefits

In return for the required high levels of commitment and hard work you will receive a competitive salary and benefits package, including a generous leave and travel allowance, a full health care scheme and access to subsidised recreational facilities

Bae Systems

At BAE Systems, we provide some of the world's most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions. We employ a skilled workforce of 89,600 people in more than 40 countries. Working with customers and local partners, we develop, engineer, manufacture, and support products and systems to deliver military capability, protect national security and people, and keep critical information and infrastructure secure. 

All appointments in Saudi Arabia are subject to receipt of all necessary Government and/or Customer approvals.