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At EDGE bold ideas are engineered into technologies that protect, improve and save lives.
Headquartered in the United Arab Emirates, EDGE is a leading advanced technology group working at the forefront of defence and emerging technologies. Spanning more than 35 specialised companies and multiple centres of excellence, we are purpose-built to move fast. Free from heavy legacy processes, we give our people the autonomy, accountability, and agility to bring breakthrough technologies from concept to reality.
Based in Abu Dhabi, a globally connected hub at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, EDGE is home to a truly multicultural community where bold ideas thrive, and the future is shaped.
Together, we are shaping the future.
Beacon Red is seeking for an Senior Specialist Project Planner. In this role, you will be the owner of the project schedule – building, maintaining and updating detailed plans, tracking progress against key milestones, and ensuring that complex, multi‑disciplinary projects are delivered on time. You will work closely with Senior Project Managers, engineers and wider stakeholders to coordinate tasks, resources and dependencies across the full project lifecycle
Responsible for developing, maintaining, and monitoring integrated project schedules and tracking project cost for C4ISR projects.
Break down work into tasks, durations and dependencies with project managers and engineers.
Track progress against key milestones and critical path; highlight delays and risks early.
Coordinate with engineering, operations and commercial teams to keep timelines realistic and current.
Prepare and present schedule reports, dashboards and “what‑if” scenarios for management.
Support change control, resource planning and risk/issue management from a schedule perspective.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management or related field.
4–7 years’ experience in project planning / scheduling, ideally in defence, aerospace, C4ISR, or other mission‑critical environments.
Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 (building, baselining and updating complex schedules).
Good understanding of project management concepts (WBS, critical path, dependencies, baselines, earned value is a plus).
Strong analytical and reporting skills; comfortable working with data and timelines.
Excellent communication skills in English; able to work with multidisciplinary and international teams.
Launched in November 2019, the UAE's EDGE is one of the world's leading advanced technology groups, established to develop agile, bold and disruptive solutions for defence and beyond, and to be a catalyst for change and transformation. It is dedicated to bringing breakthrough innovations, products, and services to market with greater speed and efficiency, to position the UAE as a leading global hub for future industries, and to creating clear paths within the sector for the next generation of highly skilled talent to thrive.
At EDGE, the real investment goes beyond compensation. Through our dedicated learning academy and digital learning platforms, employees have access to extensive opportunities to develop new skills, deepen their expertise, and advance their careers. Combined with the freedom to innovate, strong career support, and the opportunity to collaborate with world-class talent from across the globe, EDGE is a place where you can continue to grow, keep learning, and turn ambitious ideas into meaningful outcomes.
Working at EDGE also comes with a package that genuinely reflects how much we value our people. Salaries are highly competitive and tax-free and, depending on your role and seniority, benefits can include family visas, annual flight tickets, medical insurance for you and your dependents, and education allowances for your children.
If you feel your skills, experience and potential are a strong match for a role, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement. We are genuinely interested in what you can bring to EDGE.
Any information you share as part of your EDGE candidate profile or job application will be handled in accordance with applicable data protection and privacy regulations.
EDGE is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and high-performing workforce. We believe every individual deserves to be treated with fairness, respect and dignity, and our employment decisions reflect that. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, nationality, ethnicity, religion, gender, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
As a global organisation, effective collaboration across international teams is central to how we work, so English proficiency is required for all roles unless otherwise stated in the job posting.
Please note that EDGE does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Any resumes in the absence of a formally executed agreement in place will be deemed the property of EDGE, and no placement fees or compensation will be payable in respect of such submissions.
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