EIS Manager

EIS Manager

Grade: 12

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 (RSAF) aircraft and train RSAF and Royal Saudi Naval Force 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.

The Entry into Service (EIS) Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering Entry into Service and Site Acceptance events for Localising Typhoon Electronic Warfare Programming (LTEWP) with the Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) customer. The role ensures that all technical, logistical, and programme readiness activities are completed to enable successful capability handover and formal milestone acceptance.

Working closely with UK engineering teams, programme leadership, and customer stakeholders, the EIS Manager leads the maturity lifecycle of events, ensuring all required toolsets, equipment, and systems are installed, commissioned, and fully operational prior to acceptance activities.

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES

Entry Into Service & Site Acceptance Management

• Plan, coordinate, and deliver LTEWP Entry into Service (EIS) and Site Acceptance events with the RSAF Customer

• Ensure all event activities are executed in line with corporate governance, EIS processes, and BAESSA Engineering mandates.

• Manage the full event lifecycle from planning and readiness through execution and closure.

• Event Maturity & Readiness

• Lead event maturity lifecycle activities in collaboration with UK engineering and programme teams.

• Track readiness criteria, technical dependencies, and risk mitigation to ensure event success.

• Ensure all required toolsets, support equipment, and infrastructure are received, installed, and commissioned ahead of events.

Capability Handover & Acceptance

• Lead the structured handover of operational capability to the customer.

• Coordinate milestone acceptance activities and documentation with customer representatives.

• Ensure acceptance criteria are clearly defined, met, and formally agreed in line with the LTEWP Acceptance test and handover plan.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineering, programmes, and customer support.

• Work closely with the Head of Programmes to align event delivery with overall programme milestones.

• Act as the primary focal point for internal and external stakeholders during EIS and acceptance events.

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure all events are delivered in accordance with corporate policies, programme governance, and EIS frameworks.

• Maintain documentation, reporting, and Entry into Service Working group reviews associated with each event.

• Identify and manage risks, issues, and escalation paths throughout the EIS process.

RECRUITMENT SPECIFICATION

Essential

• Extensive experience working within regulated defence or aerospace environments.

• Experience delivering Entry into Service, acceptance testing, or capability handover in aerospace or defence programmes.

• Strong programme or project management capability in complex technical environments.

• Experience working with military or government customers, ideally RSAF stakeholders.

• Ability to coordinate multi-disciplinary engineering and operational teams.

• Knowledge of site acceptance, commissioning, and readiness processes.

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

• Demonstrate an existing SCE registration or the ability to attain one.

EXPATRIATE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

In return for the required high levels of commitment and hard work you will receive a competitive salary, rent free accommodation and access to free recreation facilities, all available within Company secured accommodation. In addition, a generous leave and travel allowance makes this an opportunity not to be missed.

On successfully securing a role your appointment to Saudi Arabia will initially be on single status. On commencement of employment in Saudi Arabia you will have the opportunity to apply to have your family join you in the future. A full health care scheme is provided within Saudi Arabia.

SAUDI NATIONAL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

In return for the required high levels of commitment and hard work you will receive a competitive salary and benefits package, including a generous leave and travel allowance, a full health care scheme and access to subsidised recreational facilities

BAE Systems

At BAE Systems, we provide some of the world’s most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions. We employ a skilled workforce of 89,600 people in more than 40 countries. Working with customers and local partners, we develop, engineer, manufacture, and support products and systems to deliver military capability, protect national security and people, and keep critical information and infrastructure secure.

All appointments in Saudi Arabia are subject to receipt of all necessary Government and/or Customer approvals.