Program Manager (UAVs)

Job description / Role

To administrate existing Unmanned System (US) procurement contracts for semi standard (customized) systems on behalf of the UAE Armed Forces (UAEAF). The Program Manager ensures that the program proceeds as smoothly as possible relative to the contract’s master plan in terms of schedule, cost and technical performance, with the goal of delivering an operationally ready Unmanned System to the UAEAF.

To manage the regular writing and oral communication with the UAEAF Contract Liaison Officer, the US User, the Supplier and regular Investment Company management structure.
• To resolve program obstacles and liaises with various sub-contractors, technical experts and management team members in order to ensure that an optimum US results.
• To assists the various program contractors where possible as regards resolving any obstacles that might arise during the product establishment phase.
• To interacts with all facilities, resources and infrastructure managers in order to ensure that the US product is operationally ready once the PM has signed jointly with the UAEAF as regards system acceptance.

Requirements

Education:
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering, Bachelor of Commerce or equivalent; Additional business qualifications such as a MBA would be a recommendation.

Experience:
- A minimum of ten years of experience in the field of Unmanned Systems or the Aerospace industry while engaged in program management or development management

Skills & Competencies:
- Must have relevant experience in Aerospace and associated document life cycle management mechanisms such as engineering management, development management, configuration management, quality assurance and logistics management.
- Must have a good understanding of aerial vehicles systems and subsystems (such as but not limited to, propulsion, electrical, communication, navigation and flight control subsystems).
- Must be sufficiently capable of effectively managing system acceptance, system logistics and system operations aspects.
- Must have extensive experience in developing Unmanned System technical and programmatic requirement documents.
- Must have good working knowledge of international standards and processes such as CMMI, ISO 9000 and DoD standards.
- Must have excellent verbal communication skills as well as good writing skills.
- Must be capable of supporting mentoring actions aimed at imparting knowledge to local trainees.
- Ability to use standard Office Automation tools (in particular the Microsoft suite with a focus on generating reports and providing presentations)- Oriented to goal achievement and customer satisfaction.
- Be an effective team player in multidisciplinary and international teams. Flexibility, be self motivated paying attention to detail and being innovative.

About the Company

Mackenzie Jones Middle East has decades of recruitment expertise in various industry sectors. Along with a deep understanding of key market sectors and regions, we never forget to treat clients, companies and candidates as individuals who have unique needs.

So we always listen, constantly learn, occasionally challenge and frequently advise. Its all part of a service renowned for its courtesy, consideration and dedication. Based in Dubai since 2006, our office covers the GCC and Levant countries and with the right regional expertise, we are the leading specialists.

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