ABOUT THE ROLE
An entity of the company is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and deliver complex engineering and technology projects within a dynamic and mission-critical environment. Reporting to the Director, Projects, you will be responsible for planning, executing, monitoring, and closing projects while ensuring delivery within scope, schedule, budget, and quality requirements. The successful candidate will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage project risks, oversee supplier relationships, and provide regular progress updates to internal and external stakeholders.
As a key member of the Projects team, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the company’s strategic objectives and delivering innovative defense and advanced technology solutions.
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RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead the planning, execution, monitoring, and successful delivery of assigned projects.
- Develop project scopes, objectives, schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
- Coordinate and manage internal teams, suppliers, and external stakeholders to achieve project goals.
- Monitor project performance, track milestones, and implement corrective actions when required.
- Manage project risks, issues, assumptions, and change requests throughout the project lifecycle.
- Prepare and maintain project documentation, including project plans, status reports, risk registers, and requirements documentation.
- Establish and maintain effective relationships with vendors and third-party suppliers.
- Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and organizational standards.
- Utilize project management tools and company systems to track progress, costs, resource utilization, and project performance.
- Forecast project requirements, manage budgets, analyze variances, and support financial reporting.
- Present project updates, performance metrics, and recommendations to senior management and customers as required.
- Drive continuous improvement by identifying process enhancements and implementing best practices in project delivery.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree in Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Minimum 8 years of project management experience within engineering, manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or related industries.
- Proven experience delivering projects on time and within budget.
- Strong knowledge of project scheduling, project controls, budgeting, and risk management.
- Experience managing cross-functional teams and coordinating multiple stakeholders.
- Knowledge of contract management and vendor/supplier management.
- Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively under tight deadlines and changing priorities.
- Strong people leadership skills within a matrix organization.
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Previous experience within the defense, aerospace, or advanced technology sectors.
- PMP (Project Management Professional) certification.
- Six Sigma and/or Lean Manufacturing certification.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Project.
- Experience managing complex engineering development or manufacturing programs.
- Strong understanding of quality management systems and safety management principles.
- Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary project teams and suppliers.
- Proven track record of implementing project management best practices and process improvements.
WHY CHOOSE THE COMPANY
The company was launched in November 2019 as one of the world's leading advanced technology groups, dedicated to developing agile, bold, and disruptive solutions for defense and beyond. It aims to position the UAE as a global hub for future industries and create pathways for the next generation of highly skilled talent.
At the company, employees benefit from:
- Competitive, tax-free salaries.
- Family visas, annual flight tickets, medical insurance for you and your dependents, and education allowances for your children, depending on your role and seniority.
- Extensive opportunities for skill development through dedicated learning platforms.
- The freedom to innovate, strong career support, and collaboration with world-class talent.
CANDIDATE PRIVACY & EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
If you feel your skills, experience, and potential are a strong match for a role, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement. We are genuinely interested in what you can bring to the company.
Any information you share as part of your company candidate profile or job application will be handled in accordance with applicable data protection and privacy regulations.
The company is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and high-performing workforce. We believe every individual deserves to be treated with fairness, respect, and dignity, and our employment decisions reflect that. We do not discriminate based on race, color, nationality, ethnicity, religion, gender, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
As a global organization, effective collaboration across international teams is central to how we work, so English proficiency is required for all roles unless otherwise stated in the job posting.
