Manager Project Management

Edge Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family visa

Annual flight tickets

Medical insurance for dependents

Education allowances

Job summary

EDGE is seeking a PMO Project Manager to lead strategic initiatives within the Directed Energy portfolio, embedding standardized governance, processes, and methodologies across projects. You will plan, execute, and deliver corporate initiatives on scope, budget, and time while aligning with the PMO framework.

You will maintain project controls, manage vendor agreements, monitor performance, and report to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years in defense industry with agile or hybrid development.
• 5+ years of hands-on project management within a structured PMO.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering or a technical field.
• PM certification (PMP) or INCOSE CSEP preferable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain project controls and track KPIs like schedule variance and quality.
• Ensure vendor SLAs and SOWs align with goals and budgets.
• Monitor vendor performance against deadlines and milestones.
• Control contract scope creep and manage amendments.
• Prepare weekly/monthly progress reports for steering committees.
• Manage project budgets and forecast costs against baselines.
• Lead full lifecycle from charter to closure and lessons learned.
• Coordinate FAT/SAT, TRR, and related tests with stakeholders.
• Collaborate with end users and suppliers on requirements and status.
• Ensure PMO reporting complies with security regulations.

Skills

Defense industry experience

Project management experience

Agile / Hybrid development

Stakeholder management

Contract and vendor management

System installation knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s / Master’s in Engineering or technical field

PM or Systems Engineering certification preferable

Job description

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At EDGE bold ideas are engineered into technologies that protect, improve and save lives.

Headquartered in the United Arab Emirates, EDGE is a leading advanced technology group working at the forefront of defence and emerging technologies. Spanning more than 35 specialised companies and multiple centres of excellence, we are purpose-built to move fast. Free from heavy legacy processes, we give our people the autonomy, accountability, and agility to bring breakthrough technologies from concept to reality.

Based in Abu Dhabi, a globally connected hub at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, EDGE is home to a truly multicultural community where bold ideas thrive, and the future is shaped.

Together, we are shaping the future.

ABOUT THE ROLE

A PMO Project Manager a specialized professional responsible for delivering strategic initiatives while embedding standardized governance, processes, and methodologies across Directed Energy portfolio. The Project Manager plans, executes, and delivers corporate projects within scope, budget, and time constraints. This role ensures that all projects strictly adhere to the PMO's governance structure, utilizes standardized tools, and directly aligns with the company's long-term strategic goals

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain project controls and track key metrics (KPIs) regarding baseline vs. actual schedule variance and quality.


• Ensures that all vendor agreements, service-level agreements (SLAs), and statement of works (SOWs) strictly align with project goals, risk limits, and financial budgets


• Monitor vendor performance against contractual deadlines, tracking delivery dates, milestones, and quality thresholds


• Control contract scope creep. If a project changes, the PMO PM ensures contract amendments go through formal approvals so costs don't spiral out of control


• Prepare weekly or monthly progress reports for steering committees and senior leadership.


• Manage individual project budgets, forecast actual costs against planned baselines, and calculate monetary risks


• Manage the full project lifecycle from project charter initiation to closing and documenting lessons learned.


• Lead the project activities that includes scheduling, planning, and final acceptance of documentation prior to Factory/Site Acceptance Testing (FAT/SAT), TRR and other related tests.


• Collaborate closely with end user and internal stakeholders to understand technical requirement and specification. Regular meeting 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

• Minimum 7 years in defense industry with demonstrated experience working within agile or hybrid development cycles.


• Typically 5+ years of hands‑on project management experience, ideally operating within a structured corporate PMO environment


• Bachelor’s / Master’s in Engineering, or other technical fields.


• Certification in Project Management (e.g., PMP) or System Engineering (e.g., INCOSE CSEP) is preferable


• Strong knowledge of system installation


• Strong supplier relationship, analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.


• Deep understanding of the technical aspects of defense systems, including design, development and integration.

WHY CHOOSE EDGE

Launched in November 2019, the UAE's EDGE 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 EDGE, 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, EDGE is a place where you can continue to grow, keep learning, and turn ambitious ideas into meaningful outcomes.

Working at EDGE 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 EDGE.

Any information you share as part of your EDGE candidate profile or job application will be handled in accordance with applicable data protection and privacy regulations.

EDGE 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 EDGE 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 EDGE, and no placement fees or compensation will be payable in respect of such submissions.