Programme Manager ISE

About the Role

BAE Systems Saudi Arabia is seeking a Programme Manager for International Systems Engineering (ISE) in Riyadh. This full-time role involves managing one or more large projects or a single large programme comprising multiple projects. The Programme Manager will also be responsible for the management of strategic proposals, ensuring the delivery of all controlled contracts within agreed scope, time, cost, and quality constraints. This position offers a competitive salary and requires 2-5 years of experience.

Programme Management Responsibilities

• Contribute directly to Program Management policies, roadmaps, guidelines, and standards.
• Collaborate with the Program Management Authority (PMA) to ensure governance and approval for all proposals and plans.
• Represent ISE in wider BAE Systems and Kingdom Partner Companies project deliveries.
• Make decisions that advance ISE and customer strategic objectives.
• Ensure the success of Project and Programme Management capabilities.
• Maintain and build strong working relationships with senior customer and supplier representatives, including negotiation of programme scope.
• Coordinate project/programme reporting via CSR to the business.
• Lead project planning and scope definition.
• Resolve complex project problems and issues, either directly or through appropriate escalation channels.
• Assess risks at a programme level and develop risk mitigation or contingency plans.

Leadership and Business Expertise

• Functionally report into the PMA.
• Manage one or more small teams, including identifying and recruiting key talent.
• Guide and assist direct reports, set performance objectives, and provide regular feedback.
• Promote a high-performance working environment and ISE’s values.
• Possess in-depth knowledge of ISE and BAE business processes and functions.
• Develop and maintain IBP and business planning concepts.
• Establish and promote the overall vision for how IT can support the business.

Governance and Portfolio Management

• Lead the development and communication of the organisation’s policies for corporate governance of information.
• Contribute to strategic plans for IT, ensuring alignment with business strategy and IT capabilities.
• Monitor the provision of IT services, service levels, and quality.
• Assure business process compliance with relevant legislation and standards.
• Lead the definition, implementation, and review of the organisation’s portfolio management framework.
• Authorise portfolio structures and ensure alignment with business strategy and objectives.
• Make decisions on resource prioritisation and changes to be implemented.
• Lead ongoing monitoring and review of the portfolio for cost, risk, inter-dependencies, and strategic benefits.

Qualifications and Experience

• Extensive experience in IT Services or IT Solutions, 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, such as MS Project.
• Ability to understand, explain, and present complex technical ideas to diverse audiences.
• Broad and deep IT knowledge coupled with equivalent knowledge of relevant business activities.

Benefits

For expatriate employees, a competitive salary, rent-free accommodation, and access to free recreation facilities within Company secured accommodation are provided. Additionally, a generous leave and travel allowance and a full health care scheme in Saudi Arabia are included. Appointments to Saudi Arabia are initially on single status, with the opportunity to apply for family to join later. Saudi National employees 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.