Programme Support Manager (273jc) - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Excellent Expat Package vacancy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (273jc)

My client, who is a major telecoms provider, is now seeking a Programme Support Manager for their operations in Saudi Arabia, you will be reporting to the Programme Manager.

Primary Objectives & Functions:
• A key member of the Special Systems Team accountable to the Programme Manager for project related activities, inclusive of data collation and reporting.
• To support the PM in the management, control and monitoring of his projects.
• To deputise for the PM as requested at meetings and during periods of absence from Saudi Arabia.

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:
The Special Systems team is the primary interface to the customer (UK MOD and SANG) for all Special Systems Programme activities and is responsible for creating and delivering through-life, value for money solutions at minimal risk to the Company. The incumbent is accountable for all Milestone Tracking.

Primary Responsibilities:
Supervision of the maintenance and security of technical services reporting and information management within SAFARI. The Programme requires a single point of contact to record information and liaise with the MOD when required. The PSM will have the Programme Planner and Senior Risk Manager work for him.

Contact with Others (Internal/External/Meetings):
The post-holder will be expected to manage, on a daily basis, effective Informal Meetings, Formal Meetings, Correspondence and Reports with respect to Reporting and Data Collation and relationships with a wide stakeholder group including:
Internally:
• Company – Middle Management, Project Managers, Training Specialist, Engineering and Managed Services staff.
Externally:
• MOD / SANG – Middle Management
• Sub-contractor Training Providers

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

Recruitment Specification (Knowledge & Experience):
Essential:
• Project Management qualification or relevant experience. (PRINCE 2 – Practitioner)
• Training Delivery Experience
• Experience of Defence Systems Approach to Training (DSAT QS)
• Must be a team player capable of delivering results with strong problem solving skills, energy and initiative.
• Proven flexible approach to working in a pressurised environment to meet deadlines.
• Fully conversant with Microsoft software including Word, Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and Access.
• Hold a valid driving licence.
Desirable:
• Training development or Instructional Systems design
• Certificate in Training Practice, CIPD
• Business experience in the Defence Sector
• Experience of living or working in the Middle East.
• Membership of a Professional Institution

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.