ABOUT THE ROLE
The Specialist – PMO (Integration, Engineering & Management Background) is a high-impact, hybrid role that bridges strategic project governance with hands-on technical execution. This role operates as a critical partner to Project Managers and executive leadership, leveraging a deep engineering background to drive project delivery, unblock technical bottlenecks, and ensure PMO standards are met. The Specialist collaborates with project leadership to execute key tasks while simultaneously leading matrixed engineering teams, managing complex vendor contracts, and safeguarding project budgets and timelines without formal line-management authority.
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RESPONSIBILITIES
- Execute high-impact technical and administrative tasks assigned by project leadership, including feasibility analyses, technical documentation, change order reviews, and risk registers.
- Review engineering designs, feasibility studies, and technical specifications to ensure alignment with organizational goals and international compliance standards.
- Strategically allocate engineering talent, equipment, and capital across competing projects to eliminate bottlenecks.
- Collaborate closely with Project Managers to define project scope, technical requirements, and milestone criteria, ensuring seamless alignment between PMO governance and ground-level engineering execution.
- Act as a key technical coordinator between Project Managers, engineering disciplines, and external contractors to streamline communication and accelerate problem-solving.
- Monitor and report on the progress of assigned action items, utilizing PMO tools to maintain absolute transparency on task status, resource constraints, and potential blockers.
- Collaborate with end users and internal stakeholders to understand technical requirements and specifications. Meet regularly with suppliers and stay updated on installation status.
- Ensure all project management reporting data complies with corporate and state security regulations, avoiding leakage of restricted technical parameters.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, Systems, or Software Engineering.
- 6+ years of experience in the defense industry.
- 5+ years of experience in PMO.
- Strong knowledge of system installation in A/C.
- Strong supplier relationship, analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
WHY CHOOSE THE COMPANY
Launched in November 2019, the company is one of the world's leading advanced technology groups, dedicated to developing agile, bold, and disruptive solutions for defense and beyond. We offer a package that reflects the value we place on our people, including:
- Highly competitive, tax-free salaries
- Benefits based on role and seniority, such as family visas, annual flight tickets, medical insurance for employees and dependents, and education allowances for children.
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. Working at the company is an opportunity to innovate, collaborate with world-class talent, and turn ambitious ideas into meaningful outcomes.
