ABOUT THE ROLE
The Project Specialist (Electronic Warfare) is responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing technical projects from initiation to completion, ensuring delivery within agreed timelines, budgets, and quality standards. The role involves managing project schedules, resources, procurement, risks, and stakeholder communications while ensuring alignment with business and customer requirements. The ideal candidate has at least five years of experience managing complex technical or engineering projects, preferably in defense, aerospace, radar, communications, or electronic warfare.
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RESPONSIBILITIES
Project Planning
- Define project objectives, scope, deliverables, timeline, and resource requirements.
- Develop detailed project plans and ensure alignment with business goals.
- Monitor and control evolving project plans in consultation with the technical team.
Budget Management
- Prepare project budgets and monitor expenditure to ensure cost control and value optimization.
- Report on budget variances and implement corrective measures when required.
- Support procurement activities including purchase requisition tracking, vendor coordination, and delivery monitoring.
Risk Management
- Proactively identify and assess potential risks to project delivery.
- Develop and implement mitigation strategies to reduce project disruptions.
- Monitor project schedules to ensure key milestones are met.
- Optimize resource usage to prevent bottlenecks or shortfalls.
Stakeholder Communication
- Act as the main point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
- Participate in customer meetings, project reviews, acceptance activities, and progress reporting.
- Provide regular status updates and manage stakeholder expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
Quality Control
- Ensure project deliverables meet defined standards and requirements.
- Conduct quality reviews and facilitate continuous improvement.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Fluent in English and Arabic.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field.
- 5 years of experience managing technical, engineering, or product development projects, preferably within defense, aerospace, communications, radar, electronic warfare, or related technology sectors.
- Working knowledge of RF systems and electronic warfare concepts sufficient to communicate effectively with engineering teams.
- Demonstrated experience managing complex, cross-functional projects from initiation to closure.
- Technical Knowledge:
- Basic to intermediate understanding of Electronic Warfare concepts, including:
- Foundational understanding of Electronic Warfare principles and RF-based systems.
- Familiarity with spectrum operations, jamming, spoofing, electronic support, and electronic protection concepts.
- Awareness of Counter-UAS technologies, sensors, radar, communications, and RF systems.
- Ability to communicate effectively with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
WHY CHOOSE THE COMPANY
Launched in November 2019, the UAE's the 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.
