Project Management Lead

BAE Systems Strategic Aerospace Services WLL | Full timeBusiness Area Name: Qatar Technical InstituteRequired Skills:auditcontinuous improvement+12Job Type: Full timeProvince: Ad DawhahCountry: QatarPostal Code: 000000Job DescriptionThe Technical Institute Project Management Lead is responsible for day-to-day leadership of the Technical Institute Project, whilst working closely with the Qatar Project and Branch Office to create, maintain and audit adherence to the Project Management System within the Technical Institute.The Technical Institute Project Management Lead will oversee the day-to-day activities within the Technical Institute Project Management team, managing all project control mechanisms and processes.The role will work closely with the Qatar Program Office (QPO) and Qatar Branch Office (QBO) to maintain a robust, manageable project management system for the Technical Institute, which is inter‑operable with the requirements of the QPO whilst being used within the Technical Institute.The Project Management Lead will provide expert advice to the Technical Institute on all Project Management & Control matters, including but not limited to Cost, Risk & Opportunity, Change Management, Schedule/milestone adherence and Estimate to Completion (CSR) across all Major Work Elements.The role will play an intrinsic role in ensuring that there is continuous improvement and associated transfer of appropriate project management toolsets/processes across other in‑country WBS areas.Core Activities:Monitor and report project performance for schedule, technical, financial and quality objectives, driven by Key Performance Indicators extracted, where possible, from the TI Learning Management System.Provide Project Management across the Technical Institute Team, ensuring the project team has a robust plan for the recurring Training Delivery and subsequent non‑recurring requirement (e.g. Spares).Oversee the development, establishment and continuous improvement and tailoring of procedures and guidelines for operation of the project ensuring adherence to the Operational Framework and LCM Mandates.Maintenance of baseline, ensuring the application of effective change control processes.Implementation and operation of risk and opportunity management practices.Creation of periodic reports, as required both inside Technical Institute and the wider business to ensure all relevant stakeholders are informed on project performance.Responsibility for application and compliance with Life Cycle Management including selection of LCM Assessors and Chairman.Track and report on budget, schedule, and quality.Overall Project Management of sub‑contracts, including BSL and associated KPI’s.Support the Head of the Technical Institute in Contract Status Report (CSR) reporting.Guidance and coaching of the project team, ensuring all members of the team have comprehensive and measurable objectives established with appropriate development plans in place.Lead the Integrated Business Planning process.Management of risk and opportunity process and responsibility for development of risk contingencies.Manage project change through the QPO change management process.Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, and corporate requirements and the provision of expert PM advice to the SMT and wider team.RequirementsQualifications/Functional Knowledge:Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management.5 years Project Management experience in projects £80m+.Experience in a position of responsibility, leading large or diverse project and subcontract teams and resolving complex project problems whilst managing customer expectations.Proven capability in managing project stakeholders.Professional qualification in Education and Training.Fluent in English (minimum IELTS 7.0/CEFR C1 for non‑native English speaking post holder).Experience across Phases of Lifecycle including Phase Reviews, Design Reviews, and Contract Reviews.Be able to demonstrate a high level of commercial awareness and should have a working knowledge of the company’s financial, budgetary control and procurement practices.Experience of the development and application of Engineering and Project Management processes including, Organizational Design, Information Management, Risk and Opportunity Management and Functional Governance.Experience working in the Middle East.Highly organised with extensive planning and problem‑solving skills required.Ability to manage time and workload effectively.Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.Ability to engage and motivate others.Experience working in a military environment.Experience working in the Middle East.High degree of competency with Microsoft Office applications.Able to gather and analyze data and produce reports.Experience working in an educational establishment is preferred.#J-18808-Ljbffr