Senior Project Coordinator Supply BAE Systems

Responsibilities:

• Co-ordinate the definition of assigned elements of the project so that they meet customer requirements, are commercially viable and can form a basis for developing project plans.
• Develop, under supervision, project management tools and procedures to support improvements to BAE Systems Saudi Arabia s project management capability.
• Lead review of risk for defined work packages to support effective management and minimisation of risk.
• Participate in developing resource plans to ensure that staff of the required capability can be secured to meet project needs.
• Establish collate and integrate various targets and plans to ensure assigned project elements and sub-projects can be delivered to customer requirements and to meet the needs of the overall project.
• Co-ordinate and manage activities on assigned project elements and sub-projects to ensure delivery to plan, monitor performance against plan and take action to ensure issues and problems are addressed in an effective and timely manner.
• Apply scheduling techniques to ensure projects meet key dates and objectives.
• Support the relationships with small/medium-sized suppliers and sub-contractors to ensure all contracts are delivered and that issues are addressed and resolved in a timely manner.
• Lead, develop and motivate assigned staff to ensure they are aware of and capable of meeting their accountabilities.
• Liaise with all functions relevant to the delivery of assigned project elements and sub-projects to help build an integrated project team and to facilitate the achievement of project objectives.

Job Requirements:

• Ability to co-ordinate the definition of assigned elements of the project so that they meet customer requirements, are commercially viable and can form a basis for developing project plans.
• Understands and accurately applies the Project Management Charter and LCM process.
• Familiar with, and can apply, a range of interpersonal and communication skills both internal and external to the company.
• Significant understanding of the BAE Systems Saudi Arabia business, or an ability to develop this quickly.
• Confident and assured in situations involving customers, sub-contractors and partners.
• Staff management experience or capability; able to motivate and develop small teams.
• APMP or equivalent Project Management qualification (Desirable).
• Able to identify, assess, analyze and manage risk.
• Expert in the tools and techniques of project management.
• Demonstrated ability to manage project elements within major projects.
• Preferably the applicant will have exposure to Project Management activities within a matrix organisation with an understanding of the BAE Systems Saudi Arabia business, or an ability to develop this quickly, and 4-8 years of working experience.
• The role would typically require a degree in Project Management or related discipline.