Business Support Manager - Operations

Business Support Manager - Operations
* ‎00092263

Business Operations 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.
The role reports to the Taif based Senior Leadership Team through the Head of
Business Operations and will support the wider management teams with in
service activities associated with Typhoon aircraft programmes at King Fahad
Air Force Base (KFdAB).
The role ensures that service delivery integration is maintained across the
multi-functional teams by supporting risk and opportunity management
activities with regards to both delivery and support practices
The job holder will support the Head of Business and the Head of Supply chain
with metrication of improvement measure effectiveness on the KFdAB, this will
include performance against contracted assumptions, cost control, arising rate
suppression and resource management
The job holder will lead and manage the resource elements of the KFdAB service
both on and off base in order to clearly define future risk and identify
opportunity against agreed baselines. This includes being the Operations
interface between with HR, KSAR and LOA3 to ensure that the operations remains
effectively and efficiency resourced whilst balancing all SN training and
Saudisation requirements.
The role holder needs to fully understand the requirements of the project,
business and customer to ensure that the SSS statement of work can be executed
without risk to RSAF force priorities or business performance whilst driving
continuous improvement with regards to organisational size, shape and scope
The role will be central to delivering resource justifications with regards to
the current solution phase reviews and future follow on business bid work.
This will be by compiling metrics individual to each area of responsibility
with regards to headcount and drive continuous challenge into efficiency and
continuous improvement
JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES
Supporting the Head of Business in implementing transition plans to embed cost
control measures whilst maintaining required output performance in line with
the IBP
Taking a project phase life cycle and trend early warning signs in delivery
that are demonstrable, documented and clearly understood by all stakeholders
to inform learning in follow on phases
Providing challenge to the Taif based SLT, by way of resource reviews, to show
that the organisation remains fit for purpose whilst realising opportunities
against the SSS agreed baseline.
Identify natural risk points with regards to resource to allow the results to
mapped across business deliverables, quantify the risk in a timely manner to
allow for an effective mitigation strategy
Focussing project management activities around meeting delivery and quality
standards in accordance with the customer specification as well as meeting
schedule expectations in an effective manner which meets the requirements of
the Customer, the BAE SYSTEMS business, the Project Management Functional
Governance and to cost.
Manage elements of Project Management resources, through their product and
service providers, offer solutions which satisfy Customer requirements and
inform the business decision making process on any resource issues which may
exist.
Ensure that an integrated approach is maintained across the project management
team delivery covering product, service, environmental safety and SHE which
meets the BAE Systems Saudi Arabia Safety Policy and assuring that it is
deployed across the Salam programme.
Manage an aggressive Saudisation programme across all Taif based teams,
inclusive of owning the plan, performance against plan, optimisation, risk and
mitigation.
Ensuring that LOA3 requirements are understood by Taif based line managements
and solutions integrated into business plans
Ensuring that the relevant elements of the Project Management governance
system requirements are flowed down into Supplier Organisations and that
appropriate Assurance monitoring systems are implemented.
Provide day to day work direction to the Senior Manpower Coordinator as well
as development, coaching and mentoring
Ensuring that the Salam project management capability, including people, tools
and facilities deployed across the programme, is suitable to meet the business
needs.
RECRUITMENT SPECIFICATION
Extensive aerospace and defence company/industry knowledge, supporting
significant and diverse projects, with an understanding of all parts of the
business lifecycle especially service support
Good working knowledge of the BAE SYSTEMS Operational Framework, Life Cycle
Management, Project Management, Quality Management, Safety Management,
managing sub-contractors, procurement, supplier selection and approval.
Thorough understanding of the application of Life Cycle Management in order to
develop the appropriate management strategies across the Salam project and its
associated solutions
Understanding of the IBP and financial processes, management processes, HR
processes, BAES and MoD commercial processes.
Significant knowledge and network base across the organisation and the wider
UK Company organisation
Proven business acumen for objective decision-making regarding resources, risk
management, and forward strategy
This role will require clearly demonstrated Project Management capability and
the ability to work closely with customers, suppliers and project teams. The
individual will be required to demonstrate the ability to manage interfaces
across multiple boundaries.
Experience working in multi-national project environments ideally including a
period working abroad.
Experience of project management capabilities including their successful
deployment
Experience of working on MoD Contracts in an operational environment including
customer stakeholder management.
Experience of the development and application of process, organisational
design, functional governance, assurance and its successful deployment.
Track record of managing a number of projects successfully and acknowledged
accomplishment
Extensive experience of aerospace Prime Contracting, ideally in a KSA
environment, and supporting Systems activities through the complete lifecycle
Experience of operating in a highly regulated and highly scrutinised area that
has significant impact on an organisation's reputation.
Experience and knowledge of the LCM process
Leadership, delegation and team building skills for the effective people
management of large and complex programmes
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.
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 ‎19/Jul/‎22, ‎3:59:‎00 PM