PMO (Project Management Officer)

AirQ is looking for a Technical PMO to support the planning and delivery of advanced UAV/UAS production projects. This role is ideal for someone who can bring structure, governance, and strong coordination across engineering, manufacturing, and business teams. What You’ll Be Doing - Drive PMO governance, standards, and project frameworks across UAV programs - Monitor timelines, budgets, risks, and ensure effective project execution - Coordinate with engineering, production, supply chain, and quality teams - Act as a key link between R&D and manufacturing to support smooth production transitions - Review engineering change requests (ECRs) and assess project impact - Support integration of new UAV technologies (propulsion, avionics, autonomy) into workflows - Develop dashboards, KPIs, and reports for senior management - Track resource utilization and support project capacity planning - Identify inefficiencies and drive process improvements using lean/agile principles - Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective actions - Ensure compliance with industry standards (FAA, EASA, ISO, AS9100) - Maintain technical documentation and project records What We’re Looking For - 3+ years of experience in PMO, technical project management, or engineering roles - Background in UAV/UAS, aerospace, or defense manufacturing - Strong experience with project tools such as JIRA, MS Project, or Smartsheet - Knowledge of production lifecycle, supply chain, and quality processes - Strong analytical, reporting, and stakeholder coordination skills - Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment Nice To Have - PMP or PRINCE2 certification - Experience with agile/scrum in hardware production environments - Understanding of UAV systems, avionics, or composite manufacturing - Familiarity with PLM/ERP systems such as Teamcenter or Windchill - Knowledge of Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles - Experience with Power BI or advanced Excel reporting Work Environment - Mix of office and production floor - High collaboration with engineering, R&D, and operations teams - Fast-paced, innovation-driven environment with advanced UAV technologies If you enjoy managing complex technical projects and working closely with cross-functional teams, this could be a great opportunity. Apply now or share with someone who may be a good fit.

• Project Manager – PMO (Immediate Start, Education Sector Experience)

  Dubai, United Arab Emirates