Project Manager - LTEWP Integration & Acceptance

BAE Systems; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence contractor in Saudi Arabia is looking for a Project Manager for the LTEWP Integration & Acceptance project. This role focuses on planning and delivering project aspects while ensuring customer satisfaction and integration between KSA and UK functions. Ideal candidates will possess extensive experience in project management and a degree in a relevant field. Competitive benefits include a generous salary, accommodation, and health care coverage.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Rent-free accommodation

Health care scheme

Generous leave and travel allowance

Access to recreational facilities

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in project management.
• APMP Qualification or equivalent is a must.
• Significant understanding of the BAE Systems Saudi Arabia business.
• Ability to manage major, complex, and sensitive projects.

Responsibilities

• Define, plan, manage, and deliver LTEWP project aspects.
• Prepare and execute site acceptance.
• Communicate and integrate the program between KSA and UK.
• Manage project performance reporting and control.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Financial Control

Leadership

Education

Degree in Project Management or related discipline

Tools

EVM Techniques

Job description

Job Description - PM - LTEWP Integration & Acceptance (00134201)

PM - LTEWP Integration & Acceptance - 00134201

Job Title: PM - LTEWP Integration & Acceptance

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 role reports into the LTEWP UK Head of Programme and is responsible for defining, planning, managing and delivering the In-country aspects of the LTEWP project to meet both customer and business requirements.

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Recommission of the Hardware in the Loop Rig
• In Country IT System Integration
• Preparation and execution of Site Acceptance
• Stand up of the Interim and Final IT solutions
• Target Event Planning and Entry Into Service
• Business Integration
• Project performance reporting and control
• Communication and programme integration (KSA/UK)

The key aspect of this role will focus on the installation of the LTEWP Capability in-country and customer acceptance, operating closely with and providing expert leadership to other functional areas to ensure that the total capability delivered is fit for purpose. This element of the programme is where the most significant project risk and also opportunity resides and therefore the role holder must be dynamic, forward thinking and innovative in their approach.

RECRUITMENT SPECIFICATION

• The role would typically require a degree in Project Management or related discipline.
• Extensive experience within this discipline
• APMP Qualification or equivalent is must.
• Substantial project management experience in a relevant environment
• Significant understanding of the BAE Systems Saudi Arabia business, or an ability to develop this quickly
• Expert networking and communication skills used at a senior level with governments, customers, suppliers, partners and sub-contractors
• Responsible in all aspects of the Risk Management process.
• Understanding the LCM processes.
• Track record of managing a number of major, complex and sensitive projects successfully.
• 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

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.