Senior Space Program Manager — Satellite Projects

Loft Orbital; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 440,000 - 588,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in the UAE is seeking a highly motivated Senior Program Manager to oversee complex space projects. The candidate should have a strong background in aerospace engineering or systems management, with experience managing project budgets of $1M–$10M. The role involves collaboration with business development and compliance with regulatory standards. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking satellite manufacturing in Abu Dhabi, fostering innovation in the space sector.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing projects with budgets between $1M–$10M.
• Strong technical grounding in aerospace engineering or systems management.
• Ability to work closely with Business Development teams at the bid stage.

Responsibilities

• Support project plans, timelines, budgets, and risk management.
• Track and report project performance metrics to stakeholders.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and dependencies early.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Technical understanding in aerospace

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

Jira

Job description

A leading aerospace company in the UAE is seeking a highly motivated Senior Program Manager to oversee complex space projects. The candidate should have a strong background in aerospace engineering or systems management, with experience managing project budgets of $1M–$10M. The role involves collaboration with business development and compliance with regulatory standards. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking satellite manufacturing in Abu Dhabi, fostering innovation in the space sector.