Data Analytics and Modelling Manager

BAE Systems; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global defense contractor is seeking a Data Analytics and Modelling Manager in Riyadh to lead a multi-discipline team and provide critical analytical data for logistics and maintenance optimization. This role requires significant experience in the Eurofighter Programme, a related degree, and exceptional communication skills. The position offers expatriate benefits including competitive salary, accommodation, and a comprehensive health care scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Rent-free accommodation

Access to recreation facilities

Generous leave and travel allowance

Comprehensive health care scheme

Qualifications

• Experience managing and resolving complex support engineering problems.
• Thorough understanding of Engineering Lifecycle Management.
• Proven experience in managing aircraft support programmes.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multi-discipline team for data collation and provision.
• Collaborate with Fleet Support and Value Streams for informed decisions.
• Integrate data inputs for consolidated dashboards and presentations.

Skills

Knowledge of Eurofighter Programme

Analytic techniques

Exceptional communication skills

Education

Honours degree in a Technically related subject

Job description

Overview

Data Analytics and Modelling Manager - 00133737

Data Analytics and Modelling Manager

Grade: 12

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.

This role is a critical key delivery role within the Salam Fleet Support Team. The role holder will report to the Head of Technical Support and is responsible for ensuring; the provision of analytical and modelling data that will support logistics and maintenance optimisation within the support solution, to enable the contract and operational delivery performance.

Responsibilities

• The key purpose of the role is to lead a multi discipline team enabling the collation and provision of critical data that underpins the Salam Support Solution. This includes the compilation and coordination of data/information from within the programme and across external sources to provide accurate and insightful information that will inform the Salam Support Solution and Logistical Support.
• It is a subject matter expert role with knowledge of the Typhoon Platform and Eurofighter Programme construct, Salam Support Solution covering Maintenance Repair and Overhaul, Arising Rate Management, Logistics Monitoring, Data Provision and the Support Engineering requirements necessary to meet the contracted deliverables of the Salam Support Solution.
• It is essential that the role holder has significant understanding of the current organisations, stakeholders and control frameworks within the Salam Support programme and KPCs. This knowledge and experience is essential to operate effectively, both with the In-Kingdom organisations and wider support organisations to aid collaboration with the Suppliers and Sub-Contractors.
• The role holder must have experience in support solution design and/or delivery and possess the strategic vision and business acumen to be able to inform effective day-to-day decision making and guide strategic planning for service enhancement and evolution.
• The continued development of collaborative working relationships supported by an effective management framework to enable high levels of integration and efficient communication across the enterprise is essential.
• The role requires a knowledge and experience of the Eurofighter Support Solutions, and the related products and services operated by the RSAF and the other Eurofighter Typhoon operators. The ability to develop and exploit data and information, mutually beneficial relationships across the wider Eurofighter programme to further optimise the support chain is a critical requirement of the role.
• The role holder will work collaboratively with the Fleet Support Delivery Team and Value Streams to provide the information and data required to facilitate informed decisions.
• To achieve the above key responsibilities, the role will:
• Include a requirement to travel to other locations in KSA/UK/Europe to attend workshops, reviews and meetings.
• Involve significant internal and external collaboration to ensure that the SSS service delivers the required customer outcomes.
• Involve integrating multiple data inputs and providing consolidated data dashboards and ad-hoc presentations to enable informed decision making.
• Provision of data to inform business decisions internally and with the customer.
• Involve significant internal cross functional and cross business unit collaboration to realise project goals.

Recruitment specification

• Knowledge of Eurofighter Programme and Typhoon Platform and its Support Solutions.
• Be educated to Honours degree level in a Technically related subject.
• Experience of the development and application of analytic techniques, engineering process, organisational design and functional governance.
• Experience of managing and resolving complex support engineering problems.
• Thorough understanding of the application of Engineering Lifecycle Management.
• Have proven experience in the management of aircraft support programmes.
• Have a working knowledge of the design, qualification, assurance and supporting processes for aircraft and aircraft equipment.
• Have an appreciation of the importance of Saudisation & Industrialisation to KSA and can develop supporting strategies to optimise the Salam solution.
• Have an understanding and knowledge of aircraft maintenance regulations and applicable governance.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to present complex data insights to diverse stakeholders.

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.