Job Description We're Hiring | Project Manager – Airframe Systems || Abu Dhabi, UAE
n Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE (Open to Relocate)
n Industry: Aerospace & Defense
n Experience: 8+ Years
n Are you an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in Airframe Systems? Join our Engineering team and lead the successful execution of complex aerospace programs involving Landing Gear, Hydraulics, Actuation, Fuel Systems, and Environmental Control Systems (ECS).
n This is an excellent opportunity to work on cutting-edge aerospace and defense projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams while driving projects from concept through certification and delivery.
n Key Responsibilities
n As the Project Manager – Airframe Systems, you will be responsible for the complete project lifecycle, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
n Your responsibilities will include:
n n Lead end-to-end project execution for Airframe Systems development programs.
n Define project scope, objectives, milestones, schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
n Develop and maintain detailed project plans using MS Project or Primavera.
n Coordinate cross-functional teams across Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, Finance, Quality, Legal, and Integrated Logistics Support (ILS).
n Monitor project performance, schedules, costs, risks, and resource utilization.
n Drive risk identification, mitigation planning, and change management activities.
n Manage supplier engagements including RFIs, RFPs, contracts, and performance tracking.
n Support technical design reviews, verification activities, testing campaigns, and production readiness.




n Ensure compliance with aerospace regulations including FAA, EASA, and applicable defense standards.
n Present project status, key risks, and performance metrics to senior leadership and customers.
n Manage customer expectations while ensuring contractual commitments are achieved.
n Apply industry-standard project management methodologies including PMI, Agile, and Earned Value Management (EVM).
n Promote continuous improvement across project execution, governance, and reporting.
n Ensure adherence to safety, quality, and regulatory requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
n n Required Qualifications
n n Bachelor's degree in Aerospace engineering (or) Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
n Master's Degree is an advantage.
n 8–19 years of Project Management experience within Aerospace or Defense.
n Proven experience managing Airframe Systems development projects.
n n Solid understanding of:
n Landing Gear Systems
n Hydraulic Systems
n Actuation Systems
n Fuel Systems
n Environmental Control Systems (ECS)
n n Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering programs from development through delivery.
n n Preferred Skills
n n Strong expertise in project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and resource management.
n Hands-on experience with: MS Project, Primavera, SAP or equivalent ERP systems.
n Experience with project risk management and mitigation strategies.
n Knowledge of aerospace certification processes (FAA/EASA).
n Familiarity with defense standards and military programs.
n Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication skills.
n PMP Certification (preferred).
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