Strategic Aerospace Partnerships Lead – France/UAE

Edge Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

EDGE Group, based in Abu Dhabi, seeks a Manager to lead the Engine Plateau setup in France and transition to a Key Account Manager for French aerospace partners. You will coordinate between EDGE, the partner, and UAE staff, guiding governance, strategy, and multi‑national collaboration.

The role demands strong stakeholder management, cross‑cultural communication (Arabic, English; French is critical), and the ability to lead remote, multidisciplinary teams while supporting strategic roadmaps and

Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace programme or key-account management.
• Demonstrated success managing multi-national engineering projects, preferably with French OEMs.
• Prior exposure to the client or JV or similar partners is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Organizational Set-up: Implement the UAE-side structure that supports the plateau, ensuring alignment with Powertech and the client or JV plan.
• Staff On-boarding: Orient and integrate UAE personnel onto the plateau, providing tools and processes.
• Partner Coordination: Set up required processes, act as daily contact for the client or JV, manage schedules and escalations.
• Governance & Reporting: Create governance frameworks, KPI dashboards, and regular status updates for leadership.
• Strategic Account Lead: Own the client/JV relationship for the plateau project and thereafter, advising on commercial matters.
• Key Account Expansion: Develop growth plans with senior leadership for additional French aerospace partners.
• Contract Oversight: Support negotiations, renewals, and compliance.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Cross-cultural communication

Remote team leadership

Project management tools

Job description

EDGE Group, based in Abu Dhabi, seeks a Manager to lead the Engine Plateau setup in France and transition to a Key Account Manager for French aerospace partners. You will coordinate between EDGE, the partner, and UAE staff, guiding governance, strategy, and multi‑national collaboration.

The role demands strong stakeholder management, cross‑cultural communication (Arabic, English; French is critical), and the ability to lead remote, multidisciplinary teams while supporting strategic roadmaps and