Program Manager

LODD Autonomous • , abu dhabi emirate, united arab emirates, abu dhabi emirate • Posted June 09, 2026

Position Overview

Responsibilities

  • Own the master program plan covering design, development, testing, certification, and industrialization
  • Manage cross-functional teams (airframe, propulsion, avionics, autonomy, manufacturing, flight test)
  • Track and control schedule, budget, milestones, and dependencies
  • Establish and run program governance: reviews, decision gates, risk registers, action tracking
  • Interface with regulators, partners, suppliers, and customers on program matters
  • Drive make/buy decisions, supplier readiness, and long-lead item planning
  • Identify, mitigate, and escalat e technical, schedule, and cost risks
  • Prepare executive and board-level reporting with clear, decision-ready insights
  • Support flight test campaigns, certification planning, and operational readiness

Qualifications & Experience

  • 10+ years of experience in aerospace, UAV, eVTOL, or complex hardware ...