Strategic Programme Manager – IT & Delivery Leader

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

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.