Senior Satellite Mission Program Director, Abu Dhabi

ICEYE; Abu Dhabi; Hybrid; AED 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

ICEYE UAE seeks a Program Director to lead the UAE Missions portfolio from Abu Dhabi. You will orchestrate across engineering, product, operations, and commercial teams to deliver complex satellite mission programs end-to-end. Travel to Espoo and customer sites is required, with security screening as applicable.

The role emphasizes proven leadership of cross-functional teams, strong stakeholder management, and a commitment to delivering on-time, on-budget missions in a fast-growing space company.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years delivering complex multi-stakeholder programs in advanced technology environments (e.g. space, defence, telecom, automotive, IT).
• Strong customer-facing capability, including managing senior stakeholders and complex requirements.
• Proven leadership of cross-functional teams to deliver aligned outcomes.
• Expertise in end-to-end program management (planning, execution, governance across scope, schedule, budget, and risk).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills in uncertain environments.
• Excellent communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences.
• Degree in business, engineering, or a related field.
• Must have or be able to get UAE residence.

Responsibilities

• Satellite Mission programs are delivered predictably on schedule, within budget, and meeting or exceeding agreed performance and quality targets.
• Customers experience consistent, high-trust partnerships, reflected in strong satisfaction, repeat business, and seamless program execution.
• Program plans provide clear alignment across stakeholders, enabling efficient use of resources, financial control, and on-time milestone achievement.
• Risks, dependencies, and escalations are proactively mitigated, minimizing disruption and ensuring continuous, reliable delivery.
• Cross-functional teams operate in a coordinated, outcome-driven manner, reducing bottlenecks and accelerating mission execution.
• Program management practices drive measurable improvements in delivery efficiency, scalability, and predictability across Missions.
• Stakeholders at all levels have timely, accurate visibility into program status, enabling informed decision-making and early intervention where needed.

Skills

Program management

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Risk management

Governance

Communication

Strategic planning

UAE residence

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or related field

Tools

MS Project

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

ICEYE UAE seeks a Program Director to lead the UAE Missions portfolio from Abu Dhabi. You will orchestrate across engineering, product, operations, and commercial teams to deliver complex satellite mission programs end-to-end. Travel to Espoo and customer sites is required, with security screening as applicable.

The role emphasizes proven leadership of cross-functional teams, strong stakeholder management, and a commitment to delivering on-time, on-budget missions in a fast-growing space company.