Startup Planning Section Head

Saudi Air Navigation Services; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent air navigation service provider in the Makkah Region seeks an experienced Project Manager to oversee CNS projects. Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and have at least 6 years of project management experience. This role includes leading meetings, ensuring compliance with governance, and mentoring team members in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of experience in Project Management or equivalent.
• Desirable: Held at least one ATC license in Tower, Approach or Area Control Center (ACC).
• Certification in Project Management, GACA regulations, Safety Management System, or Quality Management System.

Responsibilities

• Own overall CNS projects Initiative Master Plan, ensuring projects are governed according to IMP rules.
• Lead weekly IMP meetings with ESD and concerned departments.
• Support in monitoring day-to-day activities to ensure compliance with policies.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, engineering, project management, aviation or equivalent

Job description

Key Accountability Areas

• Own overall CNS projects Initiative Master Plan, ensuring projects are governed according to IMP rules and aligned with overall SANS leadership direction.
• Lead weekly IMP meetings with ESD and concerned departments to ensure all updates are timely and orderly.
• Ensure IMP governance is adhered to by all SANS departments.
• Review weekly updates from the startup department concerning project readiness and risks.
• Follow up PMT report and ensure the report is adhered to by OSD teams.
• Lead monthly PMT meetings with OSD teams to ensure all outcomes from the PMT report are timely and orderly.
• Follow up the required actions released based on PMT report to keep KPIs on track and avoid deviations.

Department Management

• Lead department daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly meetings.
• Review all reports before meetings are conducted.
• Call for and lead projects loss‑analysis sessions in conjunction with startup supervisors; document outcomes.
• Ensure startup department board and project‑management tool are updated and follow up on performance indicators.
• Ensure startup budget is on track.
• Perform analysis on any out‑of‑track KPIs concerning the department.

Co‑ordination Activities

• Maintain liaison with various project‑related departments within SANS (Operations Division, ESD, AAS, ADS, Facilities, HR, Procurement, ASM).
• Maintain liaison with startup leaders and project managers.
• Maintain close link with the following directorates (Operations Division, ESD, PMO, AAS, ADS, ASM, MED).
• Follow up on all outcomes from the IMP meeting.
• Follow up on remedial actions relating to project risks.

Training and Communication

• Support in the development of startup resources and SIRC knowledge management.
• Ensure all training needs for the planning section are submitted within the SANS Knowledge Management System.
• Ensure projects SIRCS, learnings, and risks are archived within the startup department archiving system.

Policies, Processes and Procedures

• Support in monitoring day‑to‑day activities to ensure compliance with stipulated policies and procedures.
• Contribute to the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement of systems and processes, considering leading practices, business‑environment changes, cost reduction, and productivity improvement.

People Management

• Actively participate in on‑the‑job training, mentoring, and coaching of subordinates.
• Provide clear direction, prioritize tasks, assign and delegate responsibility, and monitor workflow.
• Promote a high‑performance working environment embracing SANS values.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 6 years of experience in Project Management or equivalent.
• A bachelor's degree in business administration, engineering, project management, aviation, or equivalent.
• Desirable: Held at least one ATC license in Tower, Approach or Area Control Center (ACC).
• Certification in Project Management, GACA regulations, Safety Management System, or Quality Management System.