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.

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- Define project scope, objectives, milestones, schedules, budgets, and deliverables.

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- Develop and maintain detailed project plans using MS Project or Primavera.

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- Coordinate cross-functional teams across Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, Finance, Quality, Legal, and Integrated Logistics Support (ILS).

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- Monitor project performance, schedules, costs, risks, and resource utilization.

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- Drive risk identification, mitigation planning, and change management activities.

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- Manage supplier engagements including RFIs, RFPs, contracts, and performance tracking.

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- Support technical design reviews, verification activities, testing campaigns, and production readiness.

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- Ensure compliance with aerospace regulations including FAA, EASA, and applicable defense standards.

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- Present project status, key risks, and performance metrics to senior leadership and customers.

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- Manage customer expectations while ensuring contractual commitments are achieved.

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- Apply industry-standard project management methodologies including PMI, Agile, and Earned Value Management (EVM).

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- Promote continuous improvement across project execution, governance, and reporting.

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- Ensure adherence to safety, quality, and regulatory requirements throughout the project lifecycle.

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- Bachelor's degree in Aerospace engineering (or) Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.

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- Master's Degree is an advantage.

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- 8–19 years of Project Management experience within Aerospace or Defense.

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- Proven experience managing Airframe Systems development projects.

/n /n Robust 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.

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- Strong expertise in project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and resource management.

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- Hands-on experience with: MS Project, Primavera, SAP or equivalent ERP systems.

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- Experience with project risk management and mitigation strategies.

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- Knowledge of aerospace certification processes (FAA/EASA).

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- Familiarity with defense standards and military programs.

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- Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication skills.

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- PMP Certification (preferred).

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