Summary
EDGE Group is hiring a Senior Specialist, Program Management to support the Missiles & Weapons cluster PMO in Abu Dhabi. The role covers project planning, schedule and budget monitoring, resource coordination, risk mitigation, reporting and governance. Applicants need an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in a listed engineering discipline, five years of experience in a project-related environment and PMP certification. The posting identifies the opportunity as Emirati Talent and mentions competitive tax-free salaries and potential benefits, including family visas, depending on role and seniority.
The posting
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About EDGE Group
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 key responsibility of the Sr. Specialist Project Management is to support the Missiles & Weapons cluster PMO team in the planning, administration, governance and execution of allocated projects and programs ensuring projects are delivered within the agreed schedule and timeframe. The job incumbent assists Project Management Specialist in various activities including monitoring project progress, expenditure and budget, managing resources, highlighting and mitigating potential risks and preparing documentation.
Key Accountabilities:
- Assist Project Management Specialist in developing comprehensive project plans and detailed project roadmaps for the successful administration, governance and implementation of allocated projects and programs within the set timelines, budget and quality parameters
- Manage each step of allocated projects and programs from planning to completion including monitoring, reporting and follow ups to ensure all activities are being executed within the timeframe of the planned schedule
- Utilize various project management technique and tools like WBS, PIP, AWPs, etc. to outline the purpose, scope and requirements of the project and to facilitate effective administration of projects throughout its lifecycle
- Develop the project initiation document in order to ensure that projects are carried out consistently and successfully in accordance with organisational strategies
- Conduct feasibility study and estimate what resources will be needed to complete the project, including teams and materials, and the budget associated with executing the project
- Conduct research and data analysis and synthesize and/or create reports and spreadsheets in excel based on program needs or program deliverables, and in order to track program benchmarks and make recommendations for change
- Analyse potential risks, issues or changes that may take place that could impact the project’s timeline and suggest changes accordingly
- Manage project resources effectively and efficiently in order to ensure effective delivery of project milestones
- Implement effective internal communication strategy on projects and programmes to provide project management updates to Senior Executives, managers, stakeholders, etc. on status of milestones and deliverables as well as anticipated issues and challenges
- Conduct risk assessments to identify impending risks and challenges including unrealistic time and cost estimates, customer review cycle, budget cuts, changing requirements, and lack of committed resources; recommend mitigation actions and solutions
- Monitor the progress of a project against agreed and documented time, quality and budget targets and manage project changes to achieve required project outputs
- Prepare and maintain complete and accurate documents and reports including project expenditure updates and other financial reports
- Assist in developing strategic frameworks by supporting the setting of long-term objectives, evaluating business opportunities, and aligning projects with organizational goals
- Support governance oversight by helping establish and enforce policies, ensuring compliance with internal and external regulations, and maintaining alignment across the cluster's operations
- Facilitate cross-functional coordination between departments to ensure strategic alignment and operational efficiency
Basic Qualifications
- Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, electronics, system, aerospace or aeronautics.
- 5 years of experience of working in a project related environment
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
- Proven planning and organizing skills demonstrated and applied via PM tools
- Ability to work independently
- Strong understanding of products across the M&W Cluster of EDGE
Why Choose EDGE?
Working at EDGE 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 dependants, and education allowances for your children.
But the real investment goes further than compensation. Through our own learning academy and digital learning platform, there are extensive opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career. Add to that the freedom to innovate, strong career guidance, and the chance to work alongside world-class talent from across the globe, and EDGE becomes a place where you can keep growing, keep learning, and keep turning bold ideas into something real.
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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.
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.
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.
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