Program Manager - Missile Systems

LevelUP HCS; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

LevelUP HCS in Abu Dhabi, UAE, is seeking a Senior Missile Program Manager who will develop and implement long‑term strategies for program development and execution, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and market needs. This role requires relocation to the UAE.

You will lead cross‑functional teams spanning aerostructures, propulsion, guidance & navigation, electronics, control systems, and software to deliver integrated missile system solutions, manage risks, allocate resources,

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years in aerospace and defense industry with demonstrated experience working within agile or hybrid development cycles.
• Experience in missile systems including air-to-air, surface-to-air and air-to-ground variants, as well as tactical and strategic missile programs.
• Deep understanding of the technical aspects of defense systems, including design, development, and integration.

Responsibilities

• Leads and mentors project managers and team members, fostering a culture of high performance, continuous learning, and development.

Skills

Project management

Aerospace & defense

Leadership

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in Engineering

PMP or INCOSE CSEP (preferred)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

This role is will require relocation to the UAE (Abu Dhabi)

About the Role

• Develops and implements long-term strategies for program development and execution, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and market needs.
• Manage complex engineering projects focused on the development and integration of advanced missile systems, ensuring technical objectives are met with precision and cutting-edge innovation.
• Conduct feasibility analysis for project requirement, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and market needs.
• Allocates resources effectively across projects, ensuring optimal use of personnel and budget.
• Identifies, assesses, and mitigates risks throughout the program/project lifecycle.
• Acts as the primary liaison between the technical development team including aerostructures, propulsion, guidance & navigation, electronics, control systems, and software development to deliver integrated missile system solutions.
• Provides technical guidance to project teams, ensuring the design and development of missile systems meet technical and performance requirements. Coordinates technical aspects of field/flight test campaigns.
• Oversees the seamless integration of missile subsystems, guaranteeing that each component operates harmoniously within the overall system architecture.
• Formulate and execute a clear strategic technical roadmap for missile development programs, translating high-level objectives into actionable engineering milestones.
• Create detailed status reports on monthly, quarter/yearly basis, according to the instructions.
• Responsible for compiling internal and external documentation on product development, maintaining comprehensive records for internal and external stakeholders.
• Drives the continual optimization of missile performance parameters, including range, accuracy, aerodynamic stability, and propulsion efficiency, through innovative engineering solutions.

Responsibilities

• Leads and mentors project managers and team members, fostering a culture of high performance, continuous learning, and development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years in aerospace and defense industry with demonstrated experience working within agile or hybrid development cycles.
• Specific experience in missile systems, including air-to-air, surface-to-air and air-to-ground variants, as well as tactical and strategic missile programs.
• Deep understanding of the technical aspects of defense systems, including design, development, and integration.

Required Skills

• 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.

Preferred Skills

• Proficient in MS Office suite.
• Knowledge of key project management metrics with the ability to track progress and ensure project delivery within defined timelines and budgets.
• Proficiency in the English language.
• Demonstrated leadership ability to guide and motivate teams, make strategic decisions, and resolve complex problems.