Capability and Technical Training Delivery Manager vacancy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (267jc)

My client, who is a major telecoms provider, is now seeking a Capability and Technical Training Delivery Manager for their operations in Saudi Arabia, you will be reporting to the Programme Manager

Primary Objectives & Functions:
1. To be the Special Systems SME for training related matters
2. To lead on training for: Equipment, EW Foundation Training and SANG barracks projects
3. To undertake where appropriate validation of TNAs for EW related training activities
4. To act as the Training liaison/ POC between the sub-Contractor and the Company customer/SANG user
5. To ensure the programming of EW related courses are input and addressed within the overall SANG training strategy/programme
6. Support Sub Contract Training activities.
7. To keep abreast of new EW training policies and activities as they are introduced by Industry and UK Defence
8. To ensure the sub-contractor(s) deliver EW training in accordance with their contracted obligations

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:
The Special Systems team is the primary interface to the customer (UK MOD and SANG) for all Special Systems project activities and is responsible for creating and delivering through-life, value for money solutions at minimal risk to the Company.
In addition to the primary objectives and functions, the following tasks shall be conducted on a regular basis:
• To deliver projects in line with customer’s key success criteria:
a. Design, Implement and Review EW training plans in accordance with defined training standards as directed by Special Systems
b. Design, Implement and Review EW training courses as directed by the Special Systems
c. Conduct ongoing assessment of EW training to ensure objectives are met and where not, provide solutions
d. Be the focal point for the Company EW training POC for SANGCOM MoD team
e. To identify and mitigate against training risk for the EW training.
f. To provide detailed input into training documentation to support the EW programme Apply the Company’s lifecycle management to all assigned projects.
• Relationship Management:
a. Develop effective working relationships and trust with the customer and sub-contractors.
b. Act decisively and communicate effectively with all stakeholders.
c. Company representative at customer facing project reviews and governance meetings.
d. Work with the customer to deliver customer requirements in order to deliver project outputs.
e. Ensure reports and reviews are produced for all project and portfolio tasks and activities.
• Business Delivery:
a. Support the Programme Manager of Special Systems in the production of customer reports including weekly Technical Committee, monthly programme delivery working group and quarterly reports.
b. Capture and produce lessons throughout the project lifecycle in order to improve Company processes and procedures.
c. Coordinate with department / functional heads, resource owners and PMO to ensure sufficient resources are allocated.
d. Coordinate with the all departments to ensure delivery of project milestones and approvals.
e. Anticipate and proactively to manage all project activities, milestones and financial targets.

Contact with Others (Internal/External/Meetings):
The Training Manager is an essential representational role for the Company. The post-holder will be expected to manage effective business relationships with a wide stakeholder group including officers from the SANG and the UK MOD, together with international suppliers and sub-contractors at senior management level.
Internally:
1. Daily contact with project personnel, including support departments.
2. Weekly project and programme meetings.
3. Regular contact at all other levels within the Company.
Externally:
1. Regular contact with UK MoD ICS project / portfolio personnel.
2. Weekly project reviews, technical committee and monthly workgroup.
3. Potential high level of contact with the SANG personnel at NGHQ and NGSS
4. Potential high level of contact with supplier and sub-contractors on a weekly basis.

Judgement/Decision Making Authority (Specific Responsibilities):
Empowered to commit the company within appropriate delegated financial limits.

Recruitment Specification (Knowledge & Experience):
Essential:
1. Minimum of 5 years experience within a training environment and or delivering training within the Defence sector
2. Excellent presentation, written and oral communication skills
3. Level 5 ILM People management
4. Level 6 Multinational Operation and Management
5. Held a key training management position
6. Experience of designing courses to meet military DSAT or ADDIE Methodology
7. Experience in Training Needs Analysis
8. Ability to work to tight deadlines in a multi-national, multi-functional team
9. Be educated to at least HND level or equivalent
10. Training Quality Management
11. Sub-Contractor training delivery experience management
12. Possess a valid driving license from country of origin
13. Excellent time management skills
14. Must be fluent in English
15. Hold a valid driving license
Desirable:
1. Experience of working in the Middle East (preferably Saudi Arabia) desirable
2. Experience to delivering training to RSAF, SANG, Saudi Defence sector
3. Business experience in the Defence Sector
4. Experience in major military integration projects.

As this role is based in Saudi Arabia, candidates must meet all of the minimum qualifications as they are not bound by UK or EU Laws, also only individuals up to the age of 55 will be considered for any of these roles.

In return they are offering an excellent salary and benefits package for accompanied or unaccompanied personnel and of course the benefits package will be UK Tax Free, and due to the nature of this role, it is only open to UK or Saudi Nationals only.