Principal Project Executive - SAESL Seletar Facility (SSF)

About SAESL

A joint venture company between Rolls-Royce Plc and SIA Engineering Company. The company first started operations in 2001 and has since become a market leader for both engine overhaul and component repair services.

As a result of the sustained business growth, SAESL has continued to expand its facilities and develop new capabilities for both its engine overhaul and component repair businesses. The Engine Overhaul business has the capability to service all products in the Trent engine family, this includes: Trent 500, Trent 700, Trent 800, Trent 900, Trent 1000 and Trent XWB; SAESL is the only Trent engine MRO that can support all product variants. The Engine Overhaul business has the capacity to repair and overhaul over 300 Trent engines per year and it is equipped with a state-of-the-art Engine Test Facility that supports our best in class engine turnaround times.

Why Join SAESL

• Staff Benefits (Comprehensive Medical Coverage, Flexible Benefits, Company Transport)
• Training/Career Progression Opportunities
• Job Security
  
  

Job Description

Project Management:

• Assist the Seletar Director in delivering projects with a complexity score of less than 20, ensuring they meet their intended benefits, timelines, costs, and quality standards in compliance with SAESL’s Strategy & PMO OPM.
• Manage and lead project teams to achieve specific project/program objectives.
• Deploy the 3P Tool, providing the rules, tools, and processes to manage projects efficiently.
  
  

Stakeholder Management

• Lead all project stakeholders in performing project activities, including PRMs, PMO Gated Reviews, and PCPs throughout the project lifecycle from project launch (Gate 0) to closeout (Gate 4).
  
  

Documentation And Compliance

• Manage project documentation and change control in line with the OPM, ensuring all audit requirements are met.
• Outline the project charter, scope, deliverables, and business case for each project.
  
  

Planning And Execution

• Understand the work breakdown structure (WBS), work packages required to deliver the project, and work package dependencies to design the network diagram and project plan.
• Ensure the route-to-approval is met in accordance with the required authority matrix.
• Plan, forecast, and manage project costs based on milestone activities, ensuring adherence to or savings on budget and plans.
  
  

Risk Management

• Identify project risks and manage activities to mitigate their impact.
  
  

Continuous Improvement

• Deliver continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the standards of project management and the role of the function in supporting the business.
  
  

Resource Management

• Identify the project’s resource requirements and manage the escalation of project resource needs to the Seletar Director.
  
  

Fanblade And Module 52 Cell Setup

• Lead and support the setup of the Fanblade and Module 52 cell encompassing FPM (Fanblade Production Management), equipment delivery, manning, and certification approvals.
  
  

Fanblade Cell Setup

• Oversee the relocation of the Fanblade cell from Calshot to Seletar, ensuring minimal operational disruption.
• Manage the installation of new machinery to accommodate larger XWB fan blades, including thermal spray machines, auto paint spray machines, curing ovens, cleaning lines/NDT, and UHP water jets.
• Coordinate the setup of the Fanblade cell to ensure it meets all operational requirements, including space allocation, equipment installation, and workflow optimization.
  
  

Module 52 Cell Setup

• Lead the setup of Module 52, including the installation of complex machinery such as horizontal lathes, 5-axis machining centers, and grit blast machines.
• Ensure all equipment is delivered, installed, and certified according to project timelines and specifications.
• Manage the manning and certification approvals for Module 52, ensuring all staff are trained and certified to operate the new equipment.
  
  

Qualification/Experience

• Proven experience in project management within a similar industry.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies.
• Specific Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• PMP certification is preferred.
• 6-10 years of relevant experience.
• Skills in financial operations, contract management, and communication. Mid-level proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Basic level proficiency in MS Project. Advantage for candidates with proficiency in PowerBI and/or SQL