Program Manager (LM)

EDGE Group
Abu Dhabi
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Program & Project Management (PMO)Skills: ["Cross-functional leadership","Risk management","Strategic planning","Technical guidance","Program documentation"]

Lead strategic planning, development, and execution of complex loitering munition and advanced drone programs. Provide cross-functional technical leadership across aerodynamics, mechanical, electronics, control systems, and software, overseeing integration, testing, risk management, resources, and technical roadmaps. Drive continuous product improvements, coordinate field/flight test technical execution, and maintain clear program documentation and recurring status reporting to support successful delivery, performance, reliability, and innovation.

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Program Manager (LM)

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Job Summary

Lead strategic planning, development, and execution of complex loitering munition and advanced drone programs. Provide cross-functional technical leadership across aerodynamics, mechanical, electronics, control systems, and software, overseeing integration, testing, risk management, resources, and technical roadmaps. Drive continuous product improvements, coordinate field/flight test technical execution, and maintain clear program documentation and recurring status reporting to support successful delivery, performance, reliability, and innovation.
Location: Abu Dhabi
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Program & Project Management (PMO)
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Develop and implement long-term strategies for program development and execution aligned to organizational objectives and market needs.
  • •Manage complex engineering projects to develop and integrate advanced drone systems, ensuring technical objectives are met with precision.
  • •Conduct feasibility analysis, allocate resources across projects, and identify, assess, and mitigate risks across the program lifecycle.
  • •Provide technical liaison and guidance between aerodynamics, mechanical, electronics, control systems, and software teams; coordinate technical aspects of field/flight tests.
  • •Oversee integration of loitering munition subsystems, execute a technical roadmap to engineering milestones, and deliver ongoing status reporting and documentation.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Family VisasHealth InsuranceAnnual FlightEducation Allowances

Key Requirements

  • •Minimum 12 years in aerospace and defense with experience in agile or hybrid development cycles.
  • •Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (or other technical fields).
  • •Preferably hold Project Management certification (e.g., PMP) or System Engineering certification (e.g., INCOSE CSEP).
  • •Experience with loitering munitions and advanced drone systems (tactical, strategic, reconnaissance variants, and anti-drones).
  • •Deep understanding of defense system design, development, and integration.
Experience:Aerospace and defense
Skills:Cross-functional leadershipRisk managementStrategic planningTechnical guidanceProgram documentation
Certifications:PMPINCOSE CSEP
Languages:English

Company Brief

EDGE Group
EDGE Group PJSC is an Abu Dhabi–based advanced technology and defence conglomerate (launched Nov 2019) developing autonomous systems, electronic warfare, precision weapons, cyber and naval/aerospace solutions for military and dual-use markets.
Industry: Defense Technology
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Government & Public Sector
Funding: Government Funded
Headquarters: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Founded: 2019
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