VP - Secure Intelligence System Cluster- PMO

EDGE; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family visas

Annual flight tickets

Medical insurance for dependents

Education allowances

Job summary

EDGE in Abu Dhabi seeks a VP – Cluster PMO to lead portfolio governance across the Cluster, aligning programmes with strategic objectives and delivering oversight of performance, risks and delivery across multiple entities.

Working with senior stakeholders, you will drive governance standards and portfolio discipline, enabling timely decisions and elevating PMO capability across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Project/Programme Management, Strategy, or related discipline.
• 15+ years’ experience across programme management, portfolio management, PMO, strategy execution or transformation.
• Experience in defence, technology, government or highly regulated sectors at enterprise level.
• PMO leadership with senior stakeholder interaction and governance experience.
• Recognised project/programme management certification such as PMP, MSP or PgMP.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight of the combined portfolio across all Cluster entities.
• Drive governance and performance management across the Cluster portfolio.
• Deliver senior oversight of major programmes and initiatives.
• Support executive decision-making with timely analysis and recommendations.
• Drive coordination across entities to align priorities and dependencies.

Skills

Programme management

Portfolio management

PMO leadership

Leadership

PM certification

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Job Description:

About Edge

At EDGE bold ideas are engineered into technologies that protect, improve and save lives.

Headquartered in the United Arab Emirates, EDGE is a leading advanced technology group working at the forefront of defence and emerging technologies. Spanning more than 35 specialised companies and multiple centres of excellence, we are purpose-built to move fast. Free from heavy legacy processes, we give our people the autonomy, accountability, and agility to bring breakthrough technologies from concept to reality.

Based in Abu Dhabi, a globally connected hub at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, EDGE is home to a truly multicultural community where bold ideas thrive, and the future is shaped.

Together, we are shaping the future.

About The Role

The Vice President – Cluster PMO is responsible for leading portfolio governance and strategic delivery across the Cluster, ensuring that entity portfolios, major programmes and critical business priorities are aligned to Cluster objectives and executed with appropriate oversight and discipline.

The role provides Cluster leadership with an integrated view of portfolio performance, priorities, risks, dependencies and delivery confidence, enabling timely decision-making and intervention where required.

Working across multiple entities and senior stakeholders, the VP – Cluster PMO drives consistency in governance, strengthens accountability for execution and ensures that Cluster-wide priorities and commitments are effectively translated into delivery.

Responsibilities

Cluster Portfolio Leadership

• Provide strategic oversight of the combined portfolio across all Cluster entities. Ensure priorities are aligned to Cluster objectives and appropriately sequenced against available capacity and resources.

Delivery Oversight & Execution

• Provide senior oversight of major programmes and initiatives to ensure progress against agreed outcomes and commitments. Drive timely resolution of significant delivery issues, risks and dependencies.

Governance & Performance

• Set and maintain effective governance and performance management across the Cluster portfolio. Ensure consistent visibility, accountability and reporting across entities and programmes.

Executive Insight & Decision Support

• Provide Cluster leadership with clear, consolidated insight on portfolio performance, risks, priorities and areas requiring intervention. Support informed decision-making through timely analysis, challenge and recommendations.

Cross-Entity & Strategic Programme Alignment

• Drive coordination across entities and functions where priorities, programmes or dependencies span organisational boundaries. Ensure alignment on strategically significant and high-impact initiatives.

PMO Capability & Effectiveness

• Strengthen PMO capability, standards and ways of working across the Cluster. Drive continuous improvement in portfolio discipline, reporting quality and programme management maturity.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Project/Programme Management, Strategy, or a related discipline
• Experience within defence, technology, engineering, government or another highly regulated / programme-intensive sector; experience operating at Group or enterprise level
• 15+ years’ experience across programme management, portfolio management, PMO, strategy execution or transformation, including significant senior leadership experience in a complex, multi-entity environment
• Recognised project or programme management certification such as PMP, MSP, PgMP or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree, MBA, or equivalent postgraduate qualification
• Portfolio management, Agile, Lean Six Sigma, change management or strategy execution certification

WHY CHOOSE EDGE

Launched in November 2019, the UAE's EDGE is one of the world's leading advanced technology groups, established to develop agile, bold and disruptive solutions for defence and beyond, and to be a catalyst for change and transformation. It is dedicated to bringing breakthrough innovations, products, and services to market with greater speed and efficiency, to position the UAE as a leading global hub for future industries, and to creating clear paths within the sector for the next generation of highly skilled talent to thrive.

At EDGE, the real investment goes beyond compensation. Through our dedicated learning academy and digital learning platforms, employees have access to extensive opportunities to develop new skills, deepen their expertise, and advance their careers. Combined with the freedom to innovate, strong career support, and the opportunity to collaborate with world-class talent from across the globe, EDGE is a place where you can continue to grow, keep learning, and turn ambitious ideas into meaningful outcomes.

Working at EDGE also comes with a package that genuinely reflects how much we value our people. Salaries are highly competitive and tax-free and, depending on your role and seniority, benefits can include family visas, annual flight tickets, medical insurance for you and your dependents, and education allowances for your children.

CANDIDATE PRIVACY & EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

If you feel your skills, experience and potential are a strong match for a role, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement. We are genuinely interested in what you can bring to EDGE.

Any information you share as part of your EDGE candidate profile or job application will be handled in accordance with applicable data protection and privacy regulations.

EDGE is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and high-performing workforce. We believe every individual deserves to be treated with fairness, respect and dignity, and our employment decisions reflect that. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, nationality, ethnicity, religion, gender, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

As a global organisation, effective collaboration across international teams is central to how we work, so English proficiency is required for all roles unless otherwise stated in the job posting.

Please note that EDGE does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Any resumes in the absence of a formally executed agreement in place will be deemed the property of EDGE, and no placement fees or compensation will be payable in respect of such submissions.