Strategic Drone Programs Lead

EDGE; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salaries

Family visas

Annual flight tickets

Medical insurance

Education allowances

Job summary

EDGE in Abu Dhabi seeks a Senior Program Manager to lead strategic planning, development, and execution of complex unmanned aerial system programs. You will provide cross-functional technical leadership across aerodynamics, mechanical, electronics, control systems, and software teams, overseeing integration, testing, risk management, and roadmaps.

You'll drive continuous product improvement, maintain project documentation for stakeholders, optimize drone performance, and deliver reliable,

Qualifications

• 12+ years in aerospace/defense with agile or hybrid cycles.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering or technical field.
• PM or System Engineering certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop long-term strategies for program development and execution.
• Manage complex drone-system projects with cutting-edge innovation.
• Perform feasibility analysis aligning with objectives and market needs.
• Allocate resources across projects for optimal use of personnel and budget
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks throughout lifecycles.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver integrated loitering munition solutions.

Skills

Aerospace

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Risk management

System integration

Unmanned aerial systems

Flight testing

Resource allocation

Technical roadmaps

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering

Tools

PM tools

Job description

EDGE in Abu Dhabi seeks a Senior Program Manager to lead strategic planning, development, and execution of complex unmanned aerial system programs. You will provide cross-functional technical leadership across aerodynamics, mechanical, electronics, control systems, and software teams, overseeing integration, testing, risk management, and roadmaps.

You'll drive continuous product improvement, maintain project documentation for stakeholders, optimize drone performance, and deliver reliable,