Technical Project Manager

Technical Project Manager – Relocation to the UAE required!!

Own defence robotics and autonomy programmes from requirements to deployment. Abu Dhabi, tax-free.

About the Role

You'll own complex defence programmes end to end, from requirements through integration, test, acceptance and field deployment. You'll be the link between engineering, suppliers and customers, and you'll have the technical depth to challenge engineers when it matters.

What You'll Be Doing

• Run robotics and autonomy programmes from concept through to deployment
• Own scope, schedule, budget, risk and the critical path
• Turn customer requirements into tracked, validated deliverables
• Lead cross-functional teams across systems, software, AI/ML, hardware and test
• Drive change control, configuration management and V&V through to customer acceptance
• Manage suppliers and subcontractors, and lead reviews with customers and executives

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• Engineering, Computer Science or related technical degree
• 7+ years in technical project or programme management in defence, aerospace, robotics or complex engineering
• Delivered integrated hardware and software systems through test and acceptance
• Strong grasp of systems engineering, requirements management and change control
• Confident with customers, suppliers and senior stakeholders

Desirable:

• UGV, UAS, autonomous platform or C4ISR delivery
• Military or government procurement and qualification
• AS9100 / ISO 9001, export control and security requirements
• PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent