GUR PROJECT MANAGER

Duncan & Ross; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A defense contracting company in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced GUR Project Manager to lead a bilateral aerospace defense program. The role requires over 10 years of project management experience, particularly in rocketry or high-speed flight systems. The ideal candidate will manage cross-functional teams and foster cooperation between partner organizations while ensuring project timelines and quality standards are met.

Qualifications

• Over 10 years of project management experience in defense aerospace.
• Expertise in rocketry or high-speed flight systems preferred.
• Experience with defense R&D agencies like DRDO or ISRO.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end GUR project including development and testing.
• Manage cross-functional teams in various technical disciplines.
• Ensure adherence to project timelines and quality benchmarks.

Skills

Project management

Technical background in aerospace

Cross-national collaboration

Conflict resolution

Education

BSc. in Aerospace Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced GUR Project Manager to lead a strategic bilateral aerospace defense program focused on the development testing and production of advanced flight systems. This role requires a strong technical background leadership in defense projects and the ability to foster productive international cooperation between partner organizations.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the endtoend of the GUR project including development testing and production phases.
• Manage crossfunctional teams in disciplines such as propulsion aerodynamics avionics guidance & control and flight systems.
• Establish and maintain effective bilateral cooperation between partnering nations and organizations.
• Foster a collaborative and professional working environment across cultural and institutional boundaries.
• Ensure adherence to all project timelines budgets and quality benchmarks.
• Act as the central point of coordination for all technical and managerial aspects.
• Deliver regular status updates and strategic reports to stakeholders and leadership.

Key Qualifications

• BSc. in Aerospace Engineering or equivalent.
• Over 10 years of project management experience in defense aerospace with preference for expertise in rocketry or highspeed flight systems.
• Strong technical background in at least some of the following areas: Ground launch systems Flight mechanisms Aerodynamics Guidance and control systems Avionics Flight testing
• Experience working with or within defense R&D agencies such as: DRDO ISRO (Launch vehicle systems) PINAKA MRL development or similar programs
• Demonstrated ability to manage crossnational defense collaboration projects.
• Skilled in building strong partnerships resolving conflicts and sustaining longterm cooperation.