Project Management (Saudi National)

Job description / Role

A number of exciting opportunities have arisen within our Project Management Department at BAE Systems Saudi Arabia.

Would you like to join or progress your career within the Project Management Community in BAE systems Saudi Arabia? We currently have Executive and Professional vacancies available.

This advertisement is aimed at encouraging applicants with a desire to work in a project management environment to apply to this advert.

Once applications have been received, we will look to match them where possible with existing opportunities within the company, or keep them on file to evaluate again as and when new opportunities and roles materialize.

Principal Accountabilities

The job holder will
• Co-ordinate the definition of assigned elements of the project so that they meet customer requirements, are commercially viable and can form a basis for developing project plans.
• Develop, under supervision, project management tools and procedures to support improvements to BAE Systems Saudi Arabia’s project management capability.
• Lead review of risk for defined work packages to support effective management and minimisation of risk.
• Participate in developing resource plans to ensure that staff of the required capability can be secured to meet project needs.
• Establish collate and integrate various targets and plans to ensure assigned project elements and sub-projects can be delivered to customer requirements and to meet the needs of the overall project.
• Plan the project using scheduling techniques to help ensure projects meet key dates and objectives.
• Co-ordinate and manage activities on assigned project elements and sub-projects to ensure delivery to plan, monitor performance against plan and take action to ensure issues and problems are addressed in an effective and timely manner.
• Prepare WBS and OBS and integrate them to ensure effective cost performance measurement.
• Support the preparation of project contract status reports and opportunity including the review of actual commitments like ETC & EAC.
• Plan the project using scheduling techniques to help ensure projects meet key dates and objectives.
• Support the relationships with small/medium-sized suppliers and sub-contractors to ensure all contracts are delivered and that issues are addressed and resolved in a timely manner.
• Lead, develop and motivate assigned staff to ensure they are aware of and capable of meeting their accountabilities.
• Liaise with all functions relevant to the delivery of assigned project elements and sub-projects to help build an integrated project team and to facilitate the achievement of project objectives.
• Identify and work to achieve meaningful and practical objectives in the course of duties that reflect and satisfy the overall needs of the section and wider business.
• Understand and strive to exceed the expectations of internal/external Customers and stakeholders.
• Understand how the business performs, its operating procedures and deliverables, in order to achieve objectives associated with the role.
• Two-way communication through sharing of information as appropriate and listening to other parties views and expectations
• Support, co-operate with, and work with others in order to achieve common goals and objectives
• Adopt a flexible and creative approach to problem solving, applying this to achieve practical solutions in the course of duties
• Adopt a pro-active and flexible approach to duties of the role and the needs of the wider business
• Undertake all mandatory and developmental training as deemed appropriate by the business
• Subscribe to and actively participate in the Personal Development Review (PDR) process
• Strive to adhere to acceptable standards of behaviour and performance as expected by the business and defined in Company policy
• Any other duties as deemed reasonable and appropriate by the business

Requirements

Your skills and qualifications
• Preferably the applicant will have exposure to Project Management activities within a matrix organisation with an understanding of the BAE Systems Saudi Arabia business, or an ability to develop this quickly with 4 – 8 years of working experience.
• Ability to co-ordinate the definition of assigned elements of the project so that they meet customer requirements, is commercially viable and can form a basis for developing project plans.
• Understands and accurately applies the Life Cycle Management (LCM) framework.
• Familiar with, and can apply, a range of interpersonal and communication skills both internal and external to the company
• Confident and assured in situations involving customers, sub-contractors and partners
• Staff management experience or capability; able to motivate and develop small teams
• PMI or equivalent Project Management qualification (Desirable)
• Able to identify, assess, analyse and manage risk
• Expert in the tools and techniques of project management
• Demonstrated ability to manage project elements within major projects

Saudi National Employee Benefits

In return for the required high levels of commitment and hard work you will receive the following package, which makes this an opportunity not to be missed

• Competitive salary depending on the role and experience.
• Generous leave
• Living allowance
• Transport allowance
• Distinguished health Insurance coverage for the employee, dependents and supported health insurance scheme for employee’s parents. (Tawuniya health care scheme for Employees and immediate family)
• Distinguished health club discounted membership with monthly deduction possibility.
• Profit Sharing Scheme (depending on company’s performance).
• Opportunity to improve your skills and enhance your career through industry leading training and educational programs.

About the Company

BAE Systems has a heritage of commitment to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. For 50 years, we have provided the platforms and services that support the Saudi armed forces to defend the interests of the Kingdom. In support of the Saudi Arabia National Objectives, we�ve invested heavily in the development of Saudi people, technology, infrastructure and local companies in the defence supply chain. Our investments have helped to develop the Saudi defence industry as well as developing a skilled and highly productive workforce.