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About the Role

BAE Systems Saudi Arabia is seeking a Project Manager – Future Support to join our team in Riyadh. This full-time position is critical for overseeing the delivery of contracted services within the SBDCP Future Support organization, ensuring projects are executed safely, sustainably, and within approved budgets.

Role Purpose and Scope

The Project Manager is responsible for the monitoring and control of accounts managed by the SBDCP Future Support CAM teams. A key aspect of this role involves developing and implementing project control management frameworks specifically for the SBDCP Future Support Organization, ensuring seamless integration with the overall Programme, Risk & Opportunity Management system.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and control accounts managed by the SBDCP Future Support CAM teams to ensure contracted services are delivered safely, sustainably, and within the approved budget.
• Develop and implement project control management aspects for the SBDCP Future Support Organization, integrating them into the overall Programme, Risk & Opportunity Management system.
• Liaise with all functional areas to provide project control support and manage inputs for senior performance reviews.
• Understand the Integrated Business Plan (IBP) and its impact on business objectives across various remits.
• Engage at an executive level with customers and other stakeholders to understand and exceed requirements and expected service levels.
• Understand the BAE Systems organization, taking full accountability for the remit and operating within the requirements of the wider organization.
• Demonstrate personal leadership and management qualities essential for promoting and protecting BAE Systems' reputational interests, including strong leadership performance and behaviors exemplifying BAE Systems policies, procedures, and standards.
• Line manage and develop the direct team of employees.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

Candidates must demonstrate the following essential qualifications and experience:

• Over 10 years of experience in project management.
• Knowledge and experience in undertaking and delivering business within a Defence contracting or military service environment in KSA or the Middle East.
• Proven project management experience within the industry/sector, including leading significant and diverse projects with an understanding of all parts of the business lifecycle.
• Experience in managing Customers, Contractors, Vendors, and teams to deliver complex project requirements to specified cost, schedule, and quality standards.

Desirable Skills and Background

The ideal candidate may also possess the following:

• 10+ years in Project, Programme, or Portfolio Management in a relevant sector.
• Extensive support industry/sector knowledge, including leading significant and diverse military support management projects and teams from a senior position, with an understanding of the business lifecycle, particularly the in-service support phase.
• Experience in Service Delivery within a military aviation environment and management at a senior level, including associated governance requirements.
• Experience as part of a management team in a large multi-national complex programme.
• Understanding of RSAF operational doctrine at operating base locations.

About BAE Systems Saudi Arabia

BAE Systems Saudi Arabia is a leading defense, aerospace, and security company. We are committed to delivering advanced defense capabilities and support services. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to critical projects within a dynamic and established organization.