KSA IPP Project Manager

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Riyadh
3-5 Years Experience
Aerospace
The Role
The KSA IPP Project Manager at Airbus Defence and Space SAU in Saudi Arabia is responsible for implementing and managing Industrial Participation (IPP) plans, contract management, and liaising with authorities. The role requires a degree in Engineering or Business Administration, 3-5 years of project management experience, strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and negotiation abilities.
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Introduction and Organisation
 

As a result of recent sales activity Airbus Defence and Space SAU has entered into Industrial Participation (IPP) commitments in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. 

Based in Riyadh, the jobholder is the IPP Project Manager in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. 

The jobholder is located in Riyadh within the Airbus Saudi Limited organisation, with a functional reporting line with Airbus DS International and Partnerships team based in Europe, who will provide close guidance on all aspects of the business.

In addition the job holder will work closely with SAAMS IPP Project manager. This is particularly important, given the multiple interdependencies among the various IPP plans of Airbus Defence and Space SAU and SAAMS, both for running contracts and upcoming sales campaigns.

Responsibilities / Tasks

The jobholder will support day to day implementation and management of the IP Plan, with activities and tasks encompassing 3 dimensions:

IC Projects Implementation (Focus IPP)

  • Steering of the implementation of IC projects in line with contract fulfilment.

  • Development of corrective action plans in case of deviations 

  • Identification, as applicable, of replacement IC projects

IC Contract Management (Focus Contracts/ Agreements/ Compliance)

  • Report and control the IC budget (jointly with the obligation holder in programmes)

  • IC Contract Amendments: draft for review in line with TMCI process

  • Beneficiaries Agreements: Industrial Agreements/ MOUs/ NDAs, etc

IC authorities liaison (Customer focus)

  • Management of crediting documentation and reports to Customer authorities

  • Liaise with local IC authorities

  • Negotiation and approval of Customer contract / projects amendments

  • Assurance of formal closure of IC obligations with Customer Authority

Required Skills and experience:

  • Education to a degree level in Engineering, Business Administration or equivalent

  • 3-5 years work experience in managing complex projects

  • Strong organisational and project management / integrative skills

  • High attention to detail and strive for excellence in every deliverable

  • Advanced MS Office and G-Suite skills

  • Negotiation and communication skills with stakeholders and industrial partners 

  • Negotiation level in English; Spanish beneficial

  • Other skills: Open-minded, result-oriented, creative, team player, outgoing, flexible

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:

Airbus Defence and Space Saudi Limited

Employment Type:

Fixed term

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Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Sales, Marketing & Commercial Contracts

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Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to [email protected].

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

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The Company
HQ: Herndon, VA
52,655 Employees
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Year Founded: 2014

What We Do

Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2020, it generated revenues of €49.9 billion and employed a workforce of around 130,000. Airbus offers the most comprehensive range of passenger airliners. Airbus is also a European leader providing tanker, combat, transport and mission aircraft, as well as one of the world’s leading space companies. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions worldwide.

Airbus is an international pioneer in the aerospace industry and a leader in designing, manufacturing and delivering aerospace products, services and solutions to customers on a global scale. We believe that it’s not just what we make, but how we make it that counts; promoting responsible, sustainable and inclusive business practices and acting with integrity. Our people work with passion and determination to make the world a more connected, safer and smarter place, on the ground, in the sky and in space.

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