Programme Manager Support

(Saudi National Only)                                    

Grade: GG13

Location: RIYADH

Working hours: full time

Advert closing: 20/07/2025

Responsibilities

·       As the Programme Manager, the Job Holder is responsible to the Head of Change Service for defining, planning, managing and delivering the change Service to meet both customer and business requirements.  The Job Holder will be responsible for managing all aspects of the design, construction, testing and commissioning and Handover to cost, time and quality.

·       The key aspect of this role will focus on the delivery of the Change Service, operating closely with the teams and providing expert leadership to other functional areas to ensure that the total capability delivered is fit for purpose.

·       The Job Holder 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 lead, 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 delivery of the role will typically be through the management of a sizeable team of PM Managers and Professionals or is delivered as an individual contributor with significant subject matter expertise in a key PM discipline (capability lead).

·       The Job Holder will need to manage the project to ensure that the project achieves all its 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.

·       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 other functions of the project team. 

Job Requirements:

·       The role typically requires a degree in Project Management or related discipline.

·       Prime Contracting Experience

·       Knowledge and experience of Business with KSA or Middle East and their culture

·       Extensive Project Management expertise within the industry/sector knowledge (10+ years in a senior position); leading significant and diverse projects, with an understanding of all parts of the business lifecycle from business winning and bid work through to in-service support and disposal.

·       Customer and Supplier relations

·       Experienced as member of Management Team in large multi-national complex Project

·       Minimum 10-15 years overall Project Management experience with specific experience in a senior Project Management role.

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 leave allowance, a full health care scheme and access to discounted gym membership.

 BAE Systems

BAE Systems has a heritage of commitment to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. For 50 years, we have provided the platforms and services that support the Saudi armed forces to defend the interests of the Kingdom. In support of the Saudi Arabia National Objectives, we’ve invested heavily in the development of Saudi people, technology, infrastructure and local companies in the defence supply chain. Our investments have helped to

develop the Saudi defence industry as well as developing a skilled and highly productive workforce.

(BAE Systems KSA is committed to the full inclusion of qualified people with disabilities. As part of this commitment, BAE Systems KSA will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation during the job application or interview process, and or to perform essential job functions).

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