Project Manager - Defence Systems & Electronics (Emirati Talent)

Role Purpose

Key Responsibilities

• Develop project scopes, objectives, and plans involving all relevant stakeholders while ensuring technical feasibility
• Coordinate and manage internal and external resources to accomplish project objectives
• Prepare and manage project budgets; forecast requirements, schedule expenditures and initiate corrective actions as needed
• Create and maintain project documentation covering planning, requirements analysis, risk management, execution and reporting
• Perform risk assessments and manage mitigation actions; handle changes in scope, schedule, and cost
• Measure project performance using appropriate tools and systems; report progress regularly to management and clients
• Establish and maintain relationships with third-party vendors in support of the Supply Chain department
• Ensure quality and safety standards are adhered to throughout all project phases
• Utilize company databases and applications to track manpower, material expenses, accounting and billing
• Contribute to strategic plans and reviews; implement improvements in productivity, quality, and customer service

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent technical qualification in Electronic or Mechanical Engineering
• PMP, Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing certification preferred
• 8+ years of project management experience; defense industry preferred
• Proven track record of leading a team and delivering projects on time and within budget
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Project preferred

Competencies

• Budget Planning
• Project Scheduling
• Contract and Vendor Management
• Issues, Change and Assumptions Management
• Quality and Safety Management
• Project Control and Process Management
• Risk Management

Key Skills

• Strong ability to work under pressure with short and inflexible deadlines
• Strong people leadership skills in a cross-matrix organizational environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills at all levels
• Exceptional ability to plan, coordinate and drive execution of project tasks across team members and suppliers
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