Project Control Manager

Project Control Manager
* ‎00091913

Project Control Manager
Grade: GG12
Location: Taif, Saudi Arabia
JOB PURPOSE
BAE Systems is the UK Government's nominated Prime Contractor under the
Government-to-Government arrangements that are in place to provide equipment,
support and training to Saudi Arabia. We provide maintenance of Royal Saudi
Air Force aircraft and train RSAF personnel safely in a training environment
in how to use their aircraft, equipment and weapons.
BAE Systems Saudi Arabia is committed to supporting the Saudi Arabian National
Agenda including Saudisation and the training and development of Saudi
National capability through the growth of the Saudi National Partner Companies
thereby reinforcing Industrialisation and Partnerships.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Saudi Maintenance and Supply
Chain Management Company (SMSCMC), a BAE Systems majority owned joint venture
Company as a Governance Manager. The successful individual will be working for
a company at the forefront of BAE Systems' commitment to industrialise the
supply chain in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
From January ‎2023 SMSCMC will be responsible for the delivery of Breakdown
Spares (BDS) and a Line Replaceable Item (LRI) repair service within a fixed
budget. In SSS3 SMSCMC's responsibility was predominantly limited to order
transaction, with CSR responsibility being split between BAE Systems Saudi
Arabia teams in the UK and KSA. As such there is a business need for SMSCMC to
develop a project control system which will deliver a robust Estimate at
Complete within the Contract Status Report.
The Project Manager is responsible to the Programme Manager to monitor and
control the Salam SSS4 Control Accounts managed by the Taif team to ensure the
contracted SMSCMC services are safely and sustainably delivered within the
approved budget.
JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES
The Job Holder will be responsible for developing and implementing the project
control management aspects of the Salam SSS4 in Taif which fits into the
overall Programme, Risk & Opportunity Management system.
The key aspect of this role will focus on the project control management of
the Salam SSS4 Control Accounts in Taif, operating closely with and providing
project management leadership to other functional areas to ensure that the
total capability delivered is fit for purpose and aligns with customer
requirements. The single most important requirement is to define and maintain
a clear and structured project control management process within the teams for
the successful delivery of the Salam SSS4 contract. In doing so the PM will
develop a clear Cost control and risk / opportunity management processes to
insure all unforeseen events and forecasted scenarios are captured as part of
the Control Account Management process.
The Job holder will monitor and understand the progress of the In-Kingdom
capability transfer within the SSS4 as part of the cost control process.
The Job holder will be responsible to liaise with all functional areas in Taif
to provide project control support and to manage the inputs in senior
performance reviews.
This role is delivered as an individual contributor with subject matter
expertise in a key PM discipline.
The Job Holder will control and monitor the project so that it is delivered to
agreed time, cost and quality requirements, regularly reviewing and reporting
on progress against plan and, where necessary, intervening to resolve issues
which threaten delivery to plan. To achieve this it will be necessary to
ensure that the project adheres to all policies and procedures and that they
are carried out in such a way as to minimise risk and maximise opportunities.
In addition, generate a cost performance dashboard which tracks the overall
deliverables and what is expected to be delivered.
The Job Holder will need to ensure that the project achieves all its
objectives especially assigned relationships with major suppliers and sub-
contractors to ensure all contracts are delivered and that issues are
effectively addressed. To undertake this role, the PM will need to ensure the
project team possesses the required resources and capabilities to effectively
deliver and control the project in line with all requirements and that staff
are led, developed and motivated to ensure they are aware of and capable of
meeting their accountabilities. To fully achieve this there will be a need to
liaise with all functions relevant to the delivery of assigned projects to
build an integrated project team and to enable the achievement of project
objectives
An important part of the PM role will be to conduct post-project appraisals
and ensure "lessons learned" dissemination across other business teams
He or she will hold the BAE Systems Saudi Arabia delegated Project Management
Governance from the Project Management Authority and be responsible for the
project team for the application and compliance with the BAE Operational
Framework, PM functional processes, including LCM and on all projects and
tasks. Specifically Planning, Monitoring and Control; Risk and Opportunity
Management, Performance Management particularly Earned Value Management (EVM)
and Life Cycle Management, Bid Status and Phase and Contract Reviews.
Undertake all relevant training and development required of KSA Executive
population.
Understand the IBP and how this impact on business objectives across remits.
Executive level engagement with Customer and other stakeholders as appropriate
with a view to understanding and exceeding requirements and expected levels of
service.
Understand the BAE Systems organisation taking full accountability for remit
and operating with the requirements of the wider organisation at heart.
Subscribe to and participate in the Executive PDR process.
Display and set an example of the types of behaviours expected of Executive
level employees across the business.
Willing to challenge people inside and outside the organisation in order to
act consistently with ethical business practices
Any duty or accountability required and deemed appropriate at
Executive/Managerial level by the business.

RECRUITMENT SPECIFICATION
The role would typically require a degree in Project Management or related
discipline.
APMP Qualification or equivalent is must.
Understanding the LCM processes.
Track record of managing a number of major, complex and sensitive projects
successfully.
Expert level planning and scheduling skills, ensuring the complex activities
of interrelated project teams are controlled, managed and linked into the
overall business plan.
Expert leadership, delegation and team building skills for the effective
people management of large and complex programmes.
High level problem solving and financial control skills.
Substantial understanding of commercial, financial and project leadership.
Expert in project review and control, including the use of EVM and EAC
techniques.
EXPATRIATE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
In return for the required high levels of commitment and hard work you will
receive a competitive salary, rent free accommodation and access to free
recreation facilities, all available within Company secured accommodation. In
addition, a generous leave and travel allowance makes this an opportunity not
to be missed. On successfully securing a role your appointment to Saudi Arabia
will initially be on single status. On commencement of employment in Saudi
Arabia you will have the opportunity to apply to have your family join you in
the future. A full health care scheme is provided within Saudi Arabia.
SAUDI NATIONAL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
In return for the required high levels of commitment and hard work you 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
BAE Systems
At BAE Systems, we provide some of the world's most advanced, technology-led
defence, aerospace and security solutions and employ a skilled workforce of
some ‎82,500 people in over ‎40 countries. Working with customers and local
partners, we develop, engineer, manufacture and support products and systems
to deliver military capability, protect national security and people and keep
critical information and infrastructure secure.
The Saudi Maintenance and Supply Chain Chains Management Company holds the
Mowaamah Gold Certificate as a work environment that empowers and motivates
people with disabilities. We take pride in creating environment that supports
everyone regardless of gender, age, physical ability.
All appointments in Saudi Arabia are subject to receipt of all necessary
Government and/or Customer approvals.

Job Pgrm/Proj. Management
Primary LocationSA-‎02-Mecca-Taif
Closing Date ‎06/Jul/‎22, ‎3:59:‎00 PM