Project Specialist

Job Description:

At EDGE bold ideas are engineered into technologies that protect, improve and save lives.

Headquartered in the United Arab Emirates, EDGE is a leading advanced technology group working at the forefront of defence and emerging technologies. Spanning more than 35 specialised companies and multiple centres of excellence, we are purpose-built to move fast. Free from heavy legacy processes, we give our people the autonomy, accountability, and agility to bring breakthrough technologies from concept to reality.

Based in Abu Dhabi, a globally connected hub at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, EDGE is home to a truly multicultural community where bold ideas thrive, and the future is shaped.

Together, we are shaping the future.

The Project Specialist (Electronic Warfare) is responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing technical projects from initiation to completion, ensuring delivery within agreed timelines, budgets, and quality standards. The role involves managing project schedules, resources, procurement, risks, and stakeholder communications while ensuring alignment with business and customer requirements. The ideal candidate has at least five years of experience managing complex technical or engineering projects, preferably in defense, aerospace, radar, communications, or electronic warfare.

• Define project objectives, scope, deliverables, timeline, and resources requirements.
• Develop detailed project plans and ensure alignment with business goals.
• Monitor and control of evolving project plans in consultation with technical team.

• Prepare project budgets and monitor expenditure to ensure cost control and value optimization.
• Report on budget variances and implement corrective measures when required.
• Support procurement activities including purchase requisition tracking, vendor coordination, and delivery monitoring.

• Proactively identify and assess potential risks to project delivery.
• Develop and implement mitigation strategies to reduce project disruptions.
• Monitor project schedules to ensure key milestones are met.
• Optimize resource usage to prevent bottlenecks or shortfalls.

• Act as the main point of contract for internal and external stakeholders.
• Participate in customer meetings, project reviews, acceptance activities, and progress reporting.
• Provide regular status updates and manage stakeholder expectations throughout the project lifecycle

• Ensure project deliverables meet defined standards and requirements.
• Conduct quality reviews and facilitate continuous improvement.

• Fluent in English and Arabic.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business or a related field.
• 5 years of experience managing technical, engineering, or product development projects, preferably within defense, aerospace, communications, radar, electronic warfare, or related technology sectors.
• Working knowledge of RF systems and electronic warfare concepts sufficient to communicate effectively with engineering teams.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex, cross-functional project from initiation to closure. Technical Knowledge
• Basic to intermediate understanding of Electronic Warfare concepts, including:
  • Foundational understanding of Electronic Warfare principles and RF-based systems.
  • Familiarity with spectrum operations, jamming, spoofing, electronic support, and electronic protection concepts.
  • Awareness of Counter-UAS technologies, sensors, radar, communications, and RF systems.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Launched in November 2019, the UAE's EDGE is one of the world's leading advanced technology groups, established to develop agile, bold and disruptive solutions for defence and beyond, and to be a catalyst for change and transformation. It is dedicated to bringing breakthrough innovations, products, and services to market with greater speed and efficiency, to position the UAE as a leading global hub for future industries, and to creating clear paths within the sector for the next generation of highly skilled talent to thrive.

At EDGE, the real investment goes beyond compensation. Through our dedicated learning academy and digital learning platforms, employees have access to extensive opportunities to develop new skills, deepen their expertise, and advance their careers. Combined with the freedom to innovate, strong…