Senior Air Defense Programme Manager

Edge Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

EDGE in Abu Dhabi seeks a Programme Manager (SkyKnight/Skynex) to oversee multiple high-scale projects, aligning strategy, scope, resources and budgets to meet strategic goals. You will drive governance, risk management and cross-functional collaboration to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery with high quality.

The role requires leadership across project managers and stakeholders, with a focus on strategic guidance, continuous improvement and successful completion of complex programmes in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering field; 10+ years in Air Defense program management.
• Applied knowledge of planning, monitoring and controlling programmes.
• Proficiency in program and project management methodologies.
• Experience with budgeting and resource allocation and governance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and establish best practice programme management for SkyKnight/Skynex.
• Align project outcomes with business requirements and stakeholder needs.
• Plan scope, milestones, resources, budgets and timelines across projects.
• Oversee collaboration across multiple teams and manage interfaces.
• Identify and deploy required skills and external resources.
• Monitor budgets, costs and realised benefits as the programme progresses.
• Create and manage the programme communications plan for stakeholders.
• Identify risks, opportunities and mitigation across projects.
• Define governance to ensure quality and programme integrity.
• Develop assessment protocols for evaluation, audits and health checks.
• Ensure reviews drive delivery on schedule, budget and quality.

Skills

Program management

Budgeting

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field

Master’s degree in Business Administration or related field

Job description

EDGE in Abu Dhabi seeks a Programme Manager (SkyKnight/Skynex) to oversee multiple high-scale projects, aligning strategy, scope, resources and budgets to meet strategic goals. You will drive governance, risk management and cross-functional collaboration to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery with high quality.

The role requires leadership across project managers and stakeholders, with a focus on strategic guidance, continuous improvement and successful completion of complex programmes in a