Head of Pm Governance and Assurance

**Head of Project Management Governance and Assurance**

**Grade: GG14**

**Location: Riyadh, 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 Saudi Air Force aircraft and train RSAF personnel safely in a training environment in how to use their aircraft, equipment and weapons.

BAE Systems Saudi Arabia is committed to supporting the Saudi Arabian National Agenda including Saudisation and the training and development of Saudi National capability through the growth of the Saudi National Partner Companies thereby reinforcing Industrialisation and Partnerships.

To establish and maintain the Project Management (PM) Governance and Assurance system for BAE Systems Saudi Arabia in order to ensure and demonstrate compliance with corporate PM and Life Cycle Management (LCM) guidance, policies and mandates.

To lead and manage the PM Governance and Assurance Team within the Programme Management Function in order to ensure the successful implementation of PM Governance and Assurance strategy within BAESSA.

The key aspect of this role will focus on the delivery of the PM and LCM capability, operating closely with and providing expert leadership to other functional areas to ensure that the total capability delivered is fit for purpose.

**JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES**

As the Head of Project Management Governance and Assurance, the Job Holder is responsible to the Programme Management Director for:
Developing and establishing a PM governance framework in accordance with corporate governance guidance and mandates.

Supporting the BU Project Management Authority (PMA) and Deputy PMA by providing advice and guidance on the local adherence to BAE SYSTEMS Operational Framework and LCM governance requirements for the lines of business, including the development and implementation of local BU LCM policies and processes.

Support the Programme Management Director and Project Management Authority in the development of Project Management capability through direct engagement with Project Directors / PM Leads as required.

Ensuring that local LCM policies, processes and guides are established and maintained in accordance with corporate guidance and mandates.

Ensuring that local PM / PMA and LCM Delegations of Authority are established and maintained in accordance with corporate guidance and mandates.

Support the BU Project Management Authority (PMA) to establish, develop and grow LCM capabilities across all functions and disciplines.

Maintaining a Register of approved Phase Review Chairs and Assessors within the Business Unit, and the provision of associated training for the Chair and Assessor community for all KSA based BU’s.

Development and delivery of an LCM Training and Awareness programme for all KSA based BU’s.

Implementing measures and assurance checks to ensure that LCM is appropriately tailored and deployed effectively within the Business Unit.

Demonstrating compliance with the OF requirements through the biannual Operational Assurance Statement (OAS) returns.

In addition to specific PM Governance and Assurance accountabilities, the Job Holder is also responsible to the Programme Management Director:
Support the development of the Project Management Function in both KSA and UK, providing Project Management guidance and expertise across BAE Systems Saudi Arabia

Contribute to the development of Project Management strategy and its implementation.

Ensure appropriate deployment of a PM capability delivery strategy and plan in the KSA and UK, for embedding core Project Management capabilities.

Provide advice and guidance in the development of process and toolset capability in the lines of business.

Support the development of Project Management people capability in the lines of business.

Proactively engage in project recovery plans as directed by the Project Management Authority as required

Support the development of Project Management capability at a corporate level through participation in the relevant corporate capability development working groups.

Providing and maintaining the Project Reporting System (PRS) toolset to enable the deployment of LCM Project (Bid / Contract) Reviews and assurance of LCM Reviews.

Providing and maintaining the Customer correspondence (TRACE) toolset to enable the effective management and response to formal customer communications with BAESSA.

Lifecycle Management

Risk & Opportunity Management

Integrated Planning & Scheduling

Change Control / Management

Contract Review

Performance Measurement / Earned Value Management

Learning from Experience

**Developing and delivery of Project Management Strategy**:
Accountable for PM Capability Development in support of KSA Business Unit and associated BAE Systems Joint Ventures and Partners.

Deputise for PM Function Director in the deve