Senior Defense Engineering Program Manager

Al Tariq; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salaries

Family visas possible

Annual flight tickets

Medical insurance for dependents

Job summary

Al Tariq, part of EDGE Group, seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead complex engineering and technology projects in a mission-critical environment in Abu Dhabi. You will plan, execute, monitor, and close projects, coordinating cross-functional teams and managing risks, budgets, and supplier relationships to ensure on-time delivery.

Reporting to the Director, Projects, you will deliver high-quality results, drive continuous improvement, and align with EDGE’s strategic objectives in defence

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (electronic/mechanical) required.
• 8+ years of project management experience in engineering, manufacturing, aerospace or defense.
• Experience delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Strong scheduling, budgeting and risk management skills.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, monitoring, and closing of assigned projects within scope, schedule, budget and quality requirements.
• Coordinate internal teams, suppliers, and stakeholders to achieve project goals.
• Manage risks, issues, change requests, and project documentation throughout the lifecycle.
• Maintain vendor and supplier relationships and report progress to stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety and company standards.
• Forecast requirements, manage budgets, and support financial reporting.
• Present updates and metrics to senior management and customers.

Skills

Project leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Risk management

Communication

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electronic/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Project controls software

Job description

Al Tariq, part of EDGE Group, seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead complex engineering and technology projects in a mission-critical environment in Abu Dhabi. You will plan, execute, monitor, and close projects, coordinating cross-functional teams and managing risks, budgets, and supplier relationships to ensure on-time delivery.

Reporting to the Director, Projects, you will deliver high-quality results, drive continuous improvement, and align with EDGE’s strategic objectives in defence