Program Director - UAE
Core
End-to-end delivery of complex satellite mission programs, ensuring customer success, on-time execution, and scalable delivery excellence for space-based ISR infrastructure.
Role type
Senior Program Director (Satellite Missions)
Builds
End-to-end satellite mission programs for defense, intelligence, environmental monitoring, insurance, and emergency management customers.
Domain
Space technology / Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) / Defense & Intelligence
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
End-to-end program management, cross-functional team leadership, stakeholder management, risk mitigation, analytical problem-solving, financial control, schedule and scope governance
Preferred skills
Earth Observation (EO), SAR, or remote sensing experience, complex systems or product development background, government or defense customer experience, hardware/software/embedded systems knowledge
Technologies
SAR satellites, ISR infrastructure
Responsibilities
Deliver satellite mission programs predictably on schedule and within budget; build strong, high-trust customer partnerships; align cross-functional teams for efficient resource use; proactively mitigate risks and dependencies; drive improvements in delivery efficiency and scalability; provide stakeholders with timely visibility into program status.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight