Manager - Resource Planning - Strategic Engineering

Edge Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family Visas

Annual flight tickets

Medical insurance for you and depend/r

Education allowances for children

Job summary

EDGE Group, a UAE-based leading defence and technology group, seeks a Manager of Resource Planning within Strategic Engineering. You will oversee workforce planning, capacity visibility, and cross-entity resource allocation, aligning talent with priorities and governance needs.

The role requires 7–10 years in engineering leadership, strong experience in resource planning, and a background in aerospace/defense environments. A Master’s degree is desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or higher in Engineering or related technical field.
• 7–10 years in engineering, management, operations, PMO, or resource planning.
• Experience working within a matrix organization.
• Experience in aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or similar complex engineering environments.

Responsibilities

• Consolidate, maintain visibility and support engineering resource planning.
• Coordinate and facilitate cross-entity engineering Resource Allocation.
• Match engineering demand with available capabilities based on skills, availability, and priorities.
• Monitor and maintain visibility of engineering utilization and workload management.
• Ensure resource requests are complete and aligned with established processes.
• Perform prioritization activities with Strategic Engineering leadership.
• Support contractor resource tracking and governance materials preparation.
• Serve as the primary operational interface between Strategic Engineering and engineering organizations.
• Collaborate with PMOs, Engineering Department managers, Technical Managers, and Pool Managers.
• Develop and maintain engineering resource dashboards.
• Produce regular reports on capacity outlook and forecasted shortages.
• Maintain engineering skills inventory and support competency mapping.

Skills

Engineering management

Resource planning

PMO experience

Matrix organization experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related technical discipline

Master’s Degree (desirable)

Job description

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Manager - Resource Planning - Strategic Engineering

Date: 22 Oct 2026

Company: EDGE Group PJSC

ABOUT EDGE

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.

Together, we are shaping the future.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Manager is responsible for enabling effective workforce planning and engineering resource allocation across multiple entities. This role provides strategic visibility into capacity, utilization, and future resource needs, ensuring the right talent is assigned to the right priorities while supporting governance, reporting, and continuous process improvement.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Consolidate, maintain visibility and support engineering resource planning

2. Coordinates and facilitate cross-entity engineering Resource Allocation

3. Matches engineering demand with available capabilities based on skills, availability, and business priorities.

3. Monitor and maintain visibility of engineering utilization & workload management

4. Ensure resource requests are complete and aligned with established processes.

5. Performs prioritization activities with Strategic Engineering leadership.

5. Support contractor resource tracking & reporting and assist in preparation of governance review materials.

6. Serve as the primary operational interface between Strategic Engineering and engineering organizations.

7. Works PMOs, Engineering Department managers, Technical Managers, Pool Managers.

8. Develop and maintain engineering resource dashboards.

9. Produce regular reports covering:

• Capacity outlook
• Resource allocation status
• Forecasted shortages
• Cross-entity resource movements

10. Maintain engineering skills inventory and support competency and capability mapping.

11. Ensure engineering resource information remains accurate and current.

12. Promote standardized resource management practices across the organization by digitalization and automation initiatives.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.

Experience

• 7–10 years of experience in engineering, engineering management, engineering operations, program management, PMO, or resource planning.
• Experience working within a matrix organization.
• Experience in aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or other complex engineering environments is preferred.
• Strong understanding of aerospace and defense engineering environments.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s Degree is desirable.

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.