Senior Space Program Lead - Spacecraft Systems & Growth

Loft Orbital Solutions; United Arab Emirates; Remote; AED 367,000 - 551,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace firm in the United Arab Emirates seeks a motivated Senior Program Manager to oversee complex space projects. You will support project planning, manage budgets, and work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with standards. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in aerospace engineering, experience managing significant budgets, and excellent organizational skills. Collaboration with business development teams is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing projects with budgets between $1M–$10M.
• Demonstrated ability to work with Business Development teams at the bid and proposal stage.
• Solid understanding of space systems, mission lifecycles, and AIT processes.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and maintenance of project plans, timelines, and budgets.
• Track and report project performance metrics to stakeholders.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and dependencies early.

Skills

Experience in the satellite or space sector

Project management

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Background in aerospace engineering or systems management

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

Jira

Job description

A leading aerospace firm in the United Arab Emirates seeks a motivated Senior Program Manager to oversee complex space projects. You will support project planning, manage budgets, and work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with standards. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in aerospace engineering, experience managing significant budgets, and excellent organizational skills. Collaboration with business development teams is essential for success.