Project Management Delivery Lead

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 oversee 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.

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 associate with the Qatar Typhoon Availability Service;
  
• Consolidate and synthesise complex programme information from both internal and external stakeholders, including, but not limited to:
  

oResponsible for the project management of the Dukhan AFB Operation, delivering all on-base reporting and control of costs;

oPrepare inputs for the Contract Status Reports (CSR);

oReview and ratify risk and opportunity provisions;

oGenerate and maintain integrated programme schedules;

oSupport 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 of contractual scope change requirements;
  

• Act as the key interface with Qatari customer for all contractual requirements and deliverables;
  

oKey Performance Measures (KPMs);

oContractual Training Requirements and deliverables;

oOn-base FSR supplier contracts;

• Coordinate and ensure that all BFP/R (GFx) customer dependencies schedule adherence deliverables and change requests, ensuring the successful delivery of the contract;
  
• 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.
  

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 practises, 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; and

–                  –       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:

–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 stakeholder 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