Program Manager (LM)

ABOUT THE ROLE
ADVANCED CONCEPTS is an entity within the company dedicated to the design and deployment of advanced, innovative technologies. ADVANCED CONCEPTS is fast-tracking the development of high-technology autonomous systems, including three Medium Endurance, High Altitude, fixed-wing unmanned aerial systems, a family of precision loitering munitions, a cost-effective family of cruise missiles, and a range of guided artillery munitions.

Lead the strategic planning, development, and execution of complex unmanned aerial system programs, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives, technical requirements, and market needs. Provide cross-functional technical leadership across aerodynamics, mechanical, electronics, control systems, and software teams, overseeing system integration, testing, risk management, resource allocation, and technical roadmaps. Drive continuous product improvement and maintain comprehensive program documentation and reporting to ensure successful delivery, performance, reliability, and innovation.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops and implements long-term strategies for program development and execution, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and market needs.
• Manage complex engineering projects focused on the development and integration of advanced drone systems, ensuring technical objectives are met with precision and cutting-edge innovation.
• Conduct feasibility analysis for project requirement, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and market needs.
• Allocates resources effectively across projects, ensuring optimal use of personnel and budget.
• Identifies, assesses, and mitigates risks throughout the program/project lifecycle.
• Acts as the primary liaison between the technical development team including aerodynamics, mechanical, electronics, control systems, and software development, to deliver integrated loitering munition solutions.
• Provides technical guidance to project teams, ensuring the design and development of loitering munition system, and technical requirements. Coordinates technical aspects of field/flight tests.
• Oversee the seamless integration of loitering munition subsystems, guaranteeing that each component operates harmoniously within the overall system architecture.
• Formulate and execute a clear strategic technical roadmap for loitering munition development programs, translating high-level objectives into actionable engineering milestones.
• Create detailed status reports on a monthly, quarterly, and yearly basis, according to the instructions.
• Responsible for compiling internal and external documentation about product development, maintaining comprehensive records for internal and external stakeholders.
• Drive the continual optimization of drone performance parameters, including flight stability, payload capacity, and energy efficiency through innovative engineering solutions.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 12 years in aerospace and defense industry with demonstrated experience working within agile or hybrid development cycles.
• Bachelor’s/Master’s in Engineering, or other technical fields.
• Certification in Project Management (e.g., PMP) or System Engineering (e.g., INCOSE CSEP) is preferable.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Specific experience in Loitering Munition, advanced drone systems such as tactical, strategical, reconnaissance variants and anti-drones.
• Deep understanding of the technical aspects of defense systems, including design, development, and integration.

WHY CHOOSE the company
Launched in November 2019, the UAE's company is one of the world's leading advanced technology groups, established to develop agile, bold, and disruptive solutions for defense and beyond, and to be a catalyst for change and transformation. It is dedicated to bringing breakthrough innovations, products, and services to market with greater speed and efficiency, to position the UAE as a leading global hub for future industries, and to creating clear paths within the sector for the next generation of highly skilled talent to thrive.

At the company, the real investment goes beyond compensation. Through our dedicated learning academy and digital learning platforms, employees have access to extensive opportunities to develop new skills, deepen their expertise, and advance their careers. Combined with the freedom to innovate, strong career support, and the opportunity to collaborate with world-class talent from across the globe, the company is a place where you can continue to grow, keep learning, and turn ambitious ideas into meaningful outcomes.

Working at the company also comes with a package that genuinely reflects how much we value our people. Salaries are highly competitive and tax-free and, depending on your role and seniority, benefits can include family visas, annual flight tickets, medical insurance for you and your dependents, and education allowances for your children.