ABOUT THE ROLE
Specialist – PMO (Integration, Engineering & Management Background) is a high-impact, hybrid role bridging strategic project governance and hands-on technical execution. Operating as a critical partner to Project Managers and executive leadership, this individual uses their deep engineering background to drive project delivery, unblock technical bottlenecks, and ensure PMO standards are met. While working collaboratively to execute key tasks assigned by project leadership, they simultaneously wield cross-functional influence—leading matrixed engineering teams, managing complex vendor contracts, and protecting project budgets and timelines without needing 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 closely with end users and internal stakeholders to understand technical requirements and specifications. Regular meetings with suppliers, and keep up to date with 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, established to develop agile, bold, and disruptive solutions for defence 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.
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 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, colour, nationality, ethnicity, religion, gender, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
As a global organisation, 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.
Please note that the company does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Any resumes in the absence of a formally executed agreement in place will be deemed the property of the company, and no placement fees or compensation will be payable in respect of such submissions.
