Senior Space Program Manager — Satellite Projects

Cerebras; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 367,000 - 478,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Abu Dhabi is seeking a highly motivated Senior Program Manager experienced in overseeing complex space projects. The role involves supporting project plans, managing project performance metrics, and collaborating with business development on new opportunities. Ideal candidates have a background in aerospace engineering and proven success with project budgets ranging from $1M to $10M, along with strong communication and organizational skills. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to advancements in space technology.

Qualifications

• Experience in the satellite or broader space sector with strong technical grounding.
• Proven experience managing projects with budgets between $1M–$10M.
• Demonstrated ability to work with Business Development teams at the bid and proposal stage.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets.
• Ensure compliance with technical, regulatory, and quality standards.
• Track and report project performance metrics to stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Background in aerospace engineering or systems management

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

Jira

Job description

A leading aerospace company in Abu Dhabi is seeking a highly motivated Senior Program Manager experienced in overseeing complex space projects. The role involves supporting project plans, managing project performance metrics, and collaborating with business development on new opportunities. Ideal candidates have a background in aerospace engineering and proven success with project budgets ranging from $1M to $10M, along with strong communication and organizational skills. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to advancements in space technology.