Senior Aerospace & Defense PM — Hybrid & Global Delivery

IFS; Abu Dhabi; Hybrid; AED 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

IFS, a global enterprise software leader, seeks a Senior Project Manager in Dubai to drive complex, strategic projects across Airlines, Aviation, MRO, and OEM sectors. You will lead delivery teams, manage budgets, and optimize cross-functional collaboration to ensure successful implementations of IFS Cloud and related services.

The role emphasizes stakeholder engagement, data-driven decisions, and mentoring junior PMs, with a flexible hybrid work model in the UAE.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience managing mid to large-scale projects
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, or related field
• PMP certification is a plus
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies including Agile and traditional approaches
• Experience in systems integration and data integration projects
• Understanding of core corporate platforms, with focus on SaaS solutions
• Proficiency with project management tools such as Microsoft Project and Jira
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills; strong communication in English
• Leadership abilities; experience managing cross-functional teams
• Risk management and mitigation strategies

Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire project lifecycle from initiation to closure within budget and scope
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans including resources and timelines
• Lead cross-functional and multi-location teams; foster collaboration and performance
• Engage with stakeholders at all levels; provide regular updates
• Analyze data and metrics to identify improvements and best practices
• Mentor junior project managers to enhance team capabilities
• Contribute to continuous improvement of PM methodologies and processes
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize resources
• Identify and mitigate risks and issues impacting project success
• Ensure alignment with organizational goals and strategic initiatives
• Identify opportunities to create efficiencies and value for customers

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Agile methodologies

Cross-functional teamwork

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

Jira

Job description

IFS, a global enterprise software leader, seeks a Senior Project Manager in Dubai to drive complex, strategic projects across Airlines, Aviation, MRO, and OEM sectors. You will lead delivery teams, manage budgets, and optimize cross-functional collaboration to ensure successful implementations of IFS Cloud and related services.

The role emphasizes stakeholder engagement, data-driven decisions, and mentoring junior PMs, with a flexible hybrid work model in the UAE.