Programme Manager – ISE

BAE Systems; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Expatriate benefits

Saudi national benefits

Job summary

BAE Systems Saudi Arabia seeks a Programme Manager for International Systems Engineering (ISE) to lead one or more large IT programmes from Riyadh, ensuring scope, time, cost and quality constraints are met. The role collaborates with customers, partners and internal teams to deliver complex solutions.

You will shape programme governance, risk management and financial control, directing multiple projects, and coach junior staff.

Qualifications

• Extensive IT services/solutions experience; 4+ years in a managerial role.
• Proven ability to design and manage software architecture implementation.
• Proven ability to manage projects.
• Advanced knowledge in a project scheduling tool e.g. MS Project.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate governance and reporting for programmes.
• Build and maintain relationships with customers and suppliers.
• Manage risk, cost and scheduling at programme level.
• Ensure delivery of contracts within scope, time, cost and quality constraints.
• Coach and guide project teams and junior staff.

Skills

Programme management

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Leadership

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Job Title: Programme Manager – ISE

Salary: Competitive

Grade GG13

Location: Riyadh

JOB PURPOSE

International Systems Engineering (ISE) provide the IT capability and service both onsite and centrally to all projects and programmes in BAE Systems Saudi Arabia and to our partner companies, BAE Systems Saudi Development and Training and SMSCMC.

ISE 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.

Programme Manager is responsible for the management of one or more large projects or a single large programme consisting of multiple projects. The Project Manager may also be responsible for the management of strategic proposals. As PM, he/she is responsible for delivery of all contracts under their control to the agreed scope, time, cost and quality constraints. The Programme Manager may also have departmental responsibility, and therefore will be responsible for the development and maintenance of the departmental IBP.

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES

Project Management:

• Have a direct input into the Program Management policies, roadmaps, guidelines and standards.
• Works with the Program Management Authority (PMA), to ensure all the governance and approval for all proposals and plans.
• Participate and represent ISE in wider BAE Systems and Kingdom Partner Companies project deliveries.
• Demonstrates sufficient knowledge and experience to make decisions that advance ISE and the customer strategic objectives.
• Works to ensure ultimate success of the Projects and Programme Management capabilities.
• Work closely with senior customer and suppliers representatives to maintain/build a good working relationship.
• Negotiation with senior customers and supplier representatives.
• Coordinating project/programme reporting via CSR to the business.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills
• Excellent written/oral communication and presentation skills
• Experience of Programme and Project level financial costing
• Experience with successful execution of all phases of a large and multi-year capture and delivery project effort, including strategic planning, teaming, proposals, market, or competitive and price-to-win analyses
• Strong and demonstrated ability to build client relationships and trust with key stakeholders
• Ability to competently mediate disagreements and negotiate agreeable resolutions
• Excellent time management skills
• Holding an advance Project Management qualification (APMQ, Prince etc.)
• In depth understanding and experience of the whole project lifecycle
• Project estimating
• Significant experience of Risk and Opportunity Management at a programme level
• Significant experience of Cost and Budget Management at a programme level
• Significant experience of Resource Management at a programme/departmental level
• Change control processes and management
• Team Leading of multiple projects
• In depth understanding of supply chain management
• In depth understanding of project commercial activities

Leadership:

• Functional reporting into PMA
• Responsible for management of one or more small teams

Problem Solving:

• Project planning and scope definition
• Solution of complex project problems
• Negotiation of programme scope with senior customer or supplier representatives
• Ability to assess risks at a programme level and assess risk mitigation or contingency plans
• Ability to resolve project issues, either directly or through appropriate escalation channels

Business Expertise:

• In-depth knowledge of ISE and BAE business processes and functions
• Experience of building strategic relationships with customers and suppliers
• Development and maintenance of IBP and business planning concepts

People Management:

• Participate in the identification and recruitment of key talent
• Manage, guide and assist direct reports to perform their functional operations in accordance with the policies and procedures
• Set performance objectives, provide necessary support, evaluate / appraise the team and regular feedback on performance
• Promote a high-performance working environment and ISE’s values.

Governance –

Leads development and communication of the organization’s policies for corporate governance of information. Contributes to strategic plans for IT, which satisfy the current and ongoing needs of the organization’s business strategy, and the current and future capabilities of IT. Promotes clear decision making, leading to valid reasons for IT acquisitions. Monitors provision of IT services, levels of service and service quality. Assures that the organization’s business processes are compliant with relevant legislation, and that the organization operates according to the principles embedded in relevant standards. Promotes IT policies, practices and decisions which recognise the current and evolving needs of all the stakeholders.

Assures and accepts supplier-delivered solutions against contracted standards and policies. Typically Level 5

Information Systems Coordination –

Establishes, maintains and communicates the organization’s strategy for managing information and the policies, standards, procedures and methods necessary to implement the strategy. Coordinates all aspects of management of the life cycle of information systems. Represents the interests of the entire organization to general management and external bodies on matters relating to information strategy.

Typically Level 5

Portfolio Management –

Leads the definition, implementation and review of the organization’s portfolio management framework. Authorises the structure of portfolios and is responsible for alignment with business strategy and business objectives. Makes decisions on the prioritisation of resources and the changes to be implemented. Recommends and implements corrective action by engaging and influencing senior management. Leads the on-going monitoring and review of the portfolio for cost, risk, inter-dependencies, impact on current business activities and the strategic benefits to be realised. Is responsible for implementing effective portfolio governance arrangements supported by effective reporting.

Typically Level 5

Relationship Management –

Is responsible for maintaining the relationship with DCIT Commander, Wing Commanders CITW, Programme Office officers and advisors (SBDCP/Salam), Senior BAE Systems Programme leads and CSR owners for both SBDCP and Salam Programmes. Is responsible for defining the strategic approach to understanding the needs of the business (demand management) and works with suppliers to meet these needs. Establishes and promotes the overall vision for how IT can support the business. Defines, and gains agreement on, the principles for establishing effective relationships between stakeholders, including responsibility for the relationship between IT functions and end users.

Typically Level 5

Autonomy

Has authority and responsibility for all aspects of a significant area of work, including policy formation and application. Is fully accountable for actions taken and decisions made, both by self and subordinates. Typically Level 5

Influence –

Makes decisions critical to organisational success. Influences developments within the IT industry at the highest levels. Advances the knowledge and/or exploitation of IT within one or more organisations. Develops long-term strategic relationships with customers, partners, industry leaders and government. Typically Level 5

Complexity –

Leads on the formulation and implementation of strategy. Applies the highest level of management and leadership skills. Has a deep understanding of the IT industry and the implications of emerging technologies for the wider business environment. Typically Level 5

Business Skills –

Has a full range of strategic management and leadership skills. Understands, explains and presents complex technical ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences at all levels up to the highest in a persuasive and convincing manner. Has a broad and deep IT knowledge coupled with equivalent knowledge of the activities of those businesses and other organisations that employ IT. Communicates the potential impact of emerging technologies on organisations and individuals and assesses the risks of using or not using such technologies. Assesses the impact of legislation, and actively promotes compliance. Takes the initiative to keep both own and subordinates’ skills up to date and to maintain an awareness of developments in IT. Typically Level 5

Global Leadership Competencies

Set Direction & Deliver Results

• Drives Strategic Growth – Integrates market and competitor insights to create value
• Partners with Customers – Manages a broad range of resources to address customers’ requirements
• Generates New Ideas – Creates innovative solutions that improve the business

Take Others With You

• Understands and Develops Self – Seeks out stretching experiences and takes appropriate career risks for growth
• Develops People – Unlocks others’ potential through coaching and development
• Leads and Inspires Teams – Provides clear direction on strategic priorities, empowering others to deliver

Collaborate To Win

• Takes a Global View – Leverages diverse cultural perspectives and experiences for business benefit
• Collaborates Across Networks – Collaborates across BAE Systems and externally, brokering relationships that enhance performance
• Influences Others – Influences both directly and indirectly to achieve the right business outcomes

• Holding an advance Project Management qualification (APMQ, Prince etc.)
• In depth understanding and experience of the whole project lifecycle
• Project estimating
• Significant experience of Risk and Opportunity Management at a programme level
• Significant experience of Cost and Budget Management at a programme level
• Significant experience of Resource Management at a programme/departmental level
• Change control processes and management
• Team Leading of multiple projects
• In depth understanding of supply chain management
• In depth understanding of project commercial activities

Leadership:

• Functional reporting into PMA
• Responsible for management of one or more small teams

Problem Solving:

• Project planning and scope definition
• Solution of complex project problems
• Negotiation of programme scope with senior customer or supplier representatives
• Ability to assess risks at a programme level and assess risk mitigation or contingency plans
• Ability to resolve project issues, either directly or through appropriate escalation channels

Business Expertise:

• In-depth knowledge of ISE and BAE business processes and functions
• Experience of building strategic relationships with customers and suppliers
• Development and maintenance of IBP and business planning concepts

People Management:

• Participate in the identification and recruitment of key talent
• Manage, guide and assist direct reports to perform their functional operations in accordance with the policies and procedures
• Set performance objectives, provide necessary support, evaluate / appraise the team and regular feedback on performance
• Promote a high-performance working environment and ISE’s values.

Outline Qualification Experience & Business Expertise

• Extensive experience in IT Services, or IT Solutions is a must with at least 4 years in a managerial role
• Proven ability to design, and manage the implementation of software architecture
• Proven ability to manage projects
• Advanced knowledge in a project scheduling tool e.g. MS Project
• Fluent in English

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering from a recognized university.

Governance –

Leads development and communication of the organization’s policies for corporate governance of information. Contributes to strategic plans for IT, which satisfy the current and ongoing needs of the organization’s business strategy, and the current and future capabilities of IT. Promotes clear decision making, leading to valid reasons for IT acquisitions. Monitors provision of IT services, levels of service and service quality. Assures that the organization’s business processes are compliant with relevant legislation, and that the organization operates according to the principles embedded in relevant standards. Promotes IT policies, practices and decisions which recognise the current and evolving needs of all the stakeholders.

Assures and accepts supplier-delivered solutions against contracted standards and policies. Typically Level 5

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 and employ a skilled workforce of some 82,500 people in over 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.