Senior Project Professional

Located on Al Udeid Airbase in Doha, the Qatar Technical Institute provides internationally recognized training programs to the all three services that make up the Qatar Armed Forces. The QTI training pipeline consists of Foundation Training, General Engineering and Specialty Type Training. Supporting Qatar vision 2030, this ensures QAF personnel are equipped with appropriate skills and knowledge for a career in the Armed Forces.

The individual in this role will be responsible for supporting the coordination of the Project Management (inc. Continuous Improvement) activities in support of successful delivery of Training and Instructional output for the Qatar Armed Forces (QAF). The incumbent will be capable of overseeing the day-to-day activities within the Project Management team, managing all project control mechanisms and processes and working closely with with the Qatar Program Office (QPO) and Qatar Branch Office (QBO) to maintain a robust, manageable project management and control system.

They would have a specialist knowledge of in one or more areas of Project Management & Control (e.g. cost, risk, opportunity, change control, scheduling, resourcing) and be expected to be able to adapt these practices in the context of QTI, as well as advising, guiding and instructing others in their application. The incumbent must be comfortable with working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, working with a degree of autonomy/with limited supervision.

Ensuring consistent application of Project Management policies, principles and governance across the Qatar Technical Institute (in accordance with the Project Management Plan, Operatonal Framework and LCM Mandates). Supporting Contract Closure activities for QTI/Facilities CSRs. Managing and coordinating the application of an effective ‘Good Ideas’ and ‘Continuous Improvement’ process that will make a material difference to operational and financial performance of the QTI.

Provide support to the PM Lead in managing, monitoring and controlling the Technical Institute and/or Facilities CSR, ensuring timely and high quality inputs are provided through Management to the Head of the Technical Institute and Qatar Programme. Including, but not limited to:

• Collating information in support of QTI and wider-business reporting cycles
• Compiling underpinning data in support of the quarterly CSR
• Coordinating Monthly Risk & Opps meetings internal to the QTI
• Coordinating the recording and tracking of BFPR failures

Maintenance of Project baselines, ensuring the application of effective change control processes, as well as management of risk, opportunity and resourcing activities. Including, but not limited to:

• Acting as the focal point for the Technical Institute Change Control Process
• Acting as the focal point for the internal Resource Management Process, working alongside the manpower supplier

Supporting the PM Lead with the application of the BAE Systems Lifecycle Management Framework, particularly the Phase Review requirements. Assisting with documenting evidence in support of Contractual Payment Milestones. Ensuring the Project and Business Governance activities remain topical and aligned with any overarching BAE Systems policies that may be applicable. Providing Project Management support/oversight to the Foundation and Vocational Teams with a ‘Service Delivery’ mindset.

This may include coordinating courseware design in accordance with the Certificate of Design (CoD) process as well as assisting the teams in implementing improvement initiatives. Creating periodic reports for all relevant, internal and external stakeholders. Ensuring Technical Institute progress is communicated effectively. Acting as the focal point for Export…