Project Associate

Edge Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 156,000 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

EDGE Group, based in Abu Dhabi, seeks a Project Management Associate to provide vital administrative and coordination support to the Engineering PMO at ADASI. You will help ensure smooth documentation, reporting, scheduling, data management, and cross-program coordination in a high-tech, defense-focused setting.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 3–8 years’ administrative/coordination experience in engineering/defense, with proficiency in project frameworks (waterfall, Agile, or hybrid).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required.
• Certifications in project coordination or office administration are preferred.
• 3–8 years of administrative or coordination experience in engineering/defense/technical projects.
• Experience supporting multi-disciplinary teams within a structured PM framework (waterfall, agile, or hybrid).

Responsibilities

• Assist project managers in creating and maintaining project documentation (charters, Gantt charts, trackers, status reports).
• Coordinate materials for meetings, design reviews, and progress briefings with accurate records.
• Support schedule updates, milestone tracking, and risk log administration with engineering leads.
• Follow up on action items and pending tasks to support flow and timely completion.
• Ensure documentation complies with governance and defense standards.
• Maintain records (requirements matrices, logs, change requests, meeting minutes).
• Update documents in SharePoint, Confluence, PLM for real-time status.
• Consolidate data for weekly/monthly reporting and KPIs.
• Act as liaison for logistics between teams and external vendors.
• Support cross-functional communication with procurement, quality, and manufacturing.

Skills

Administration

Coordination

Project documentation

Scheduling

Reporting

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Administration, Project Management, Business Administration, or related field

Certifications in Project Coordination or Office Administration

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

The Project Management Associate provides vital administrative and coordination support to the Engineering Project Management Office (PMO) at ADASI. The role is responsible for ensuring smooth execution of project documentation, reporting, scheduling, data management, and coordination across multiple engineering programs. This position acts as the operational backbone for project managers, enabling efficient communication, compliance, and delivery in a high-tech, defense-focused environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Support & Coordination:

• Assist project managers in the creation and maintenance of project documentation, including project charters, Gantt charts, action trackers, and status reports.
• Coordinate and prepare materials for project meetings, design reviews, and progress briefings, ensuring accurate records are kept.
• Support project schedule updates, milestone tracking, and risk log administration in coordination with engineering leads.
• Follow up on action items, stakeholder inputs, and pending tasks to support project flow and timely completion.

Document Management & Compliance:

• Ensure all project documentation complies with internal governance procedures and defense industry standards.
• Maintain configuration-controlled records including requirements matrices, engineering logs, change requests, and meeting minutes.
• Administer updates in document management systems (e.g., SharePoint, Confluence, PLM platforms) to reflect real-time project status.

Communication & Reporting:

• Consolidate project data to support weekly/monthly reporting, dashboards, and KPI updates for senior management.
• Act as the point of contact for logistical coordination between engineering teams, support departments, and external vendors.
• Support communication between cross-functional teams including procurement, quality, and manufacturing to ensure alignment.

Administrative Support:

• Manage calendars, logistics, and scheduling of internal/external reviews, program workshops, and customer engagements.
• Assist in the preparation and formatting of technical presentations, procurement justifications, and executive summaries.
• Help maintain compliance with EDGE Group reporting standards, templates, and documentation policies.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Administration, Project Management, Business Administration, or related field (REQUIRED)
• Certifications in Project Coordination, Project Support, or Office Administration (PREFERRED)
• Minimum 3-8 years of administrative or coordination experience in an engineering, aerospace, defense, or technical project environment
• Experience supporting multi-disciplinary teams within a structured project management framework (waterfall, agile, or hybrid)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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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.