Project Director - Naval Officer Training

Grade: GG15

Location: Jubail, 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 Naval Forces ships and train RSNF personnel safely in a training environment in how to use their ships and equipment.

The purpose of this job is to ensure that the highest standards of training are delivered, maintained and achieved at King Fahad Naval Academy (KFNA).

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES

The post holder is responsible for:

• Delivery of the Naval Officer Training (NOT) project to time, quality and cost in accordance with BAE Systems corporate governance and supporting policies.
• Being prime customer and Business point of contact for the NOT project.
• Holding full delegation of engineering authority.
• Delivering CSR performance.

• Adherence of the Operational Assurance Framework.
• Ensuring integration, scheduling and reporting of all Programme contracts, schedules and risks across all their work scope.
• Establishing and maintaining strong customer relationships specifically maintaining regular communication and managing expectations.
• Actively contributing to the businesses IBP and financial objectives.
• Delivering customer and contractual expectations around Saudisation and Industrialisation.

RECRUITMENT SPECIFICATION

The post holder must:

• Demonstrate substantial knowledge of Project Management competencies especially Programme Management.
• Possess significant breadth of business, product and process knowledge is required for the role including Manufacturing, Engineering, Procurement, Commercial, Finance and Supply Chain Management. This will ensure the development of an optimal solution with due consideration and appreciation of the operational issues, which may impact these functions.
• Hold a Degree or equivalent industry level experience.
• Demonstrate proven experience in managing large projects.

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.