Project Management Delivery Lead
Full time
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Posted on January 25, 2025
Job details
The Delivery PM Lead is accountable for discharging the BAE Systems Project Management delivery activities across the Typhoon Availability Service Operation at Dukhan Air Force Base (AFB), in Qatar. Ensuring compliance with contractual performance and obligations in accordance with the BAE Systems Operational Framework, on behalf of the Dukhan Programme Manager. The role is responsible and accountable for leading and embedding the Project Management delivery team within the operational delivery streams (via the Senior Management Teams) to support and deliver the Typhoon Support & Training Service. The role also oversees high priority or special projects as directed and will be responsible for providing analysis, guidance and direction within areas of expertise. This position will anticipate, escalate and solve management and business problems independently.
Core Activities & Responsibilities
Project Management & Control:- Line Leader responsibility for a team of the Project Management shared-service Cell, that is to be embedded across the Dukhan AFB to support operational leads;
- Responsible for the successful delivery of BAE Systems programmes associated with the Qatar Typhoon Availability Service;
- Consolidate and synthesise complex programme information from both internal and external stakeholders;
- Responsible for the project management of the Dukhan AFB Operation, delivering all on-base reporting and control of costs;
- Prepare inputs for the Contract Status Reports (CSR);
- Review and ratify risk and opportunity provisions;
- Generate and maintain integrated programme schedules;
- Support reviews including but not limited to PDRs, QCRs, QBRs, risk & opportunity, Change Control Boards, Business Operations and customer PRMs;
Contract & Customer Dependency Management
- Responsible for supporting the contractual management aspects of the Typhoon Support & Training Contract;
- Establish an internal set of performance measures/metrics to monitor BAE Systems contractual performance to minimise risk and maximise opportunity on the contract;
- Co-ordinate and control contractual scope change requirements;
- Act as the key interface with Qatari customer for all contractual requirements and deliverables;
- Ensure that all stakeholders, in particular the customer community, are appropriately briefed and understand the contractual availability service;
- Escalate commercial issues and act as the key interface with the senior customer, as required.
Additional Responsibilities / Activities
- Internal and external meeting coordination and Customer Relationship management;
- Ensure compliance with the mandated BAE Systems Governance Framework, including, but not limited to; Life Cycle Management (LCM), Business Continuity Management (BCM) – Incident Management (IM), Gifts & Hospitality (G&H), Responsible Document Record Management (RDRM), Export Control, SHE, et al.
Requirements
Functional Knowledge: Experienced and in-depth Project Management & Control knowledge and techniques in an Operational Aircraft Support environment; High level of MS Office knowledge and application; Programme Reporting experience; Understanding and appreciation of operating in a customer-focused organisation and operations; Commercial and Contractual Awareness; Purchasing Process and Export control awareness; Contract Status Reporting (CSRs);Business Expertise
Understanding and appreciation of each function operating within a Typhoon Availability Service; Appreciation of Project Management practices, managing cost, time and quality; Understanding of contract management; Key UK stakeholder network and knowledge of BAE Systems processes and policies in order to support the Typhoon Availability Service Operation; Excellent analytical abilities and problem solving skills; Ability to think strategically and act in a detailed, hands-on manner; Strong organisational skills and proven project management experience; Strong interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal; Demonstrated ability to plan, organise, coordinate, and direct multiple projects and activities with varied deadlines; Good judgment and sensitivity to confidential documents, issues and information; High level of diplomacy, tact and discretion. Understands ethical issues and has a proven high level of integrity.Qualifications
Roles typically require a university degree, or an extensive amount of practical knowledge gained through experience; Proficient level of English, written & verbal.Leadership
Supervisory responsibilities of a project management team for development and implementation of appropriately tailored practices; Accountable for ensuring service aspects of Project Management practices in line of business or project meet the requirements of Operational Framework.Problem Solving
High problem solving competencies required to address complex issues around Capability Insertion and Maintenance aspects of the Typhoon Service operation; High level of critical thinking required to work across a number of stakeholders both internal and external to resolve issues and deliver in line with customer expectations whilst maintaining BAE Systems Contracted Operational performance; Ability to challenge and engage with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation in order to deliver a series of programmes to time, quality and cost; Ability to work under pressure and to timescales; Ability to recognise and escalate issues in a timely manner.Nature Of Impact
Potential indirect impact on the line of business or project IBP; Direct impact on performance of local team; Potential indirect impact on reputation and growth of business, through the effectiveness of its Project Management practices; Supports implementation of strategy for Project Management development in line of business or project; Contributes to development of project management strategy for business unit or line of business; Controls budget and resources for local team; Impact on business by influencing decisions through advice and counsel.Area Of Impact
Impacts indirectly on the IBP of the line of business or project, having responsibility for some aspects of the Project Management processes.Interpersonal Skills
Diplomacy skills required in order to work across business boundaries to achieve optimum solutions; Will need to participate in negotiations and influence operational managers primarily internally at all levels; Needs to influence customers and motivate local team; Communication exchange can be complex and could involve sensitive information (for example, the potential impact of milestone achievement on customer payments); Confidence to hold/chair meetings & working groups for associated areas of work; A self-starter.#J-18808-Ljbffr
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