Development Manager EDGE Group UAE

EDGE Group is actively hiring suitably qualified and experienced candidate for the job role of a Development Manager (Guided Weapon). The selected candidate will be assigned to work at HALCON Company (subsidiary of EDGE Group). EDGE Group has just announced this vacancy and is openly accepting applications from all interested candidates.

Responsibilities of Development Manager

• Manage, not only coordinate, the assigned development from concept to completion.
• Scope, plan, contract and coordinate internal allocated resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of the development activities.
• Liaise with the relevant line managers in the Development Engineering Division to ensure feasible (technical, schedule and cost) work packages as well as resource allocation.
• Create and maintain the RASI (responsible, accountable, support, information) table to clearly define roles.
• Identify risks, generate and maintain the Risk Register to capture mitigation plans, status reporting and risk closure approvals/ sign-offs.
• Contribute and partake in the project management team thereby ensuring that the output of the development conforms with the expectations of the product.
• Lead and mentor Junior Project Managers to facilitate projects and perform assigned responsibilities.

Requirements for role of Development Manager

The eligibility requirements for role of Development Manager (Guided Weapon) are as under:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering or Technology degree and/or equivalent technical qualification in the field.
• Project Management Professional certification/equivalent of higher (e.g. MBA) a distinct advantage.
• At least 8-15 years (B.Eng / B.Tech.) or 7-10 years (M.Eng / M.Tech.) of related experience, preferably, in the aerospace industry.
• Development experience in at least one of the relevant engineering disciplines such as mechanical, mechatronic, electrical, electronic, software or aeronautical.
• Experience in managing a system/sub-system through more than 2 of the development cycles.

Skills & Knowledge Desired

• Attention to detail to ensure completeness in the scoping of the work.
• Ability to optimise development team interaction and maximise synergy.
• Verbal, written and presentation communication skills.
• Weapon system/sub-system development, including target setting, specification, concept design, detail design, calibration, testing and evaluation, verification, validation and qualification.
• Working knowledge of development process safety and mission critical functions.

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