ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking an exceptional and highly experienced Regional Train and Advise Lead with deep cultural competence in the Middle East region. This unique role is designed for an operational leader who can seamlessly bridge command and staff level advising with hands-on technical deployment, integration, training, and operational support. You will be instrumental in ensuring the successful implementation, strategic adoption, and sustained utilization of our advanced Air Defense and Counter-Intrusion systems across critical stakeholders throughout the region. Leveraging extensive regional knowledge, established networks, cross-cultural communication, and comfort with technology, you will advise senior leadership on the effective employment of autonomous systems, foster essential relationships, and contribute to successful rapid deployment, integration, and mission planning of Anduril’s family of systems. This role demands a rare blend of diplomatic acumen, proven experience building effective partner relationships, and train the trainer competency.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Deliver comprehensive technical training tailored for Middle East military users at all levels, including Train the Trainer courses, operational playbooks, and localized materials in regional languages to ensure proficiency and accelerated system adoption.
• Conduct operational needs assessments to identify training requirements, capability gaps, and opportunities for enhanced system utilization, while tracking adoption metrics and user feedback for continuous improvement.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with military leadership, operational staff, and end-users, serving as a trusted liaison between Anduril and regional partners to facilitate effective communication and collaboration.
• Provide operational advisory support on mission planning, CONOPs, SOPs, and TTPs, mentoring regional partners to ensure sustained adoption and expert utilization of Anduril systems in line with their organizational structures and workflows.
• Serve as the regional subject matter expert, ensuring cultural sensitivity and strategic alignment while identifying emerging opportunities, risks, and evolving requirements that impact program success across the Middle East.
• Support rapid system deployment in austere and operationally demanding environments, troubleshooting technical issues and ensuring maximum uptime during critical operations.
• Gather and translate field feedback from customers into actionable requirements for engineering and product teams, proactively identifying technical risks and advocating for solutions that meet regional demands.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Mission Operations, Engineering, Product, and Growth teams to ensure Middle East operational insights inform site surveys, product roadmaps, and service offerings.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Fluency in Arabic required.
• Demonstrable experience operating within the Middle East region, with a significant portion in a train and advise, liaison, field engineering, system integration, and/or foreign engagement capacity.
• Extensive experience navigating complex interagency, international, and cross-cultural environments, with an emphasis on defense related train and advise support to foreign militaries.
• Demonstrated success in building and maintaining high-level relationships with government, military, and operators in Middle East, including experience briefing senior government and military staff on operational and strategic matters.
• Experience leading and conducting training for militaries in the region.
• Familiarity with training design, delivery, and dynamic presentation skills for diverse audiences.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively throughout the Middle East region and internationally.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience as a foreign area officer, military advisory group, or other security cooperation element.
• Expertise in Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (CUAS) principles and capabilities.
• Experience with Air Defense technology including autonomous systems, advanced C2 systems, electronic warfare.
• Experience with hands-on technical deployment, integration, configuration, and troubleshooting of hardware and software systems.
• Formal education in engineering, security studies, international relations or other related field.
• Completion of military exchange at a national command and staff college in the region.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Anduril is seeking a Sr. Program Manager to be one of the first on the ground for the Maneuver Dominance team in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Omen is Anduril’s hover-to-cruise autonomous air vehicle (AAV) that packs the endurance, payload, and mission flexibility of much larger airplanes into a novel runway-independent Group 3 platform. Omen can operate from ship decks, beaches, or remote island clearings, providing true runway independence and freedom of maneuver across defense and civilian domains. Omen is the first tail-sitter aircraft with a mass-production contract, with an order of 50 systems representing a decisive investment that anchors production and accelerates the development of future systems.

ABOUT THE JOB

As the UAE Sr. Program Manager you will play a critical role in balancing innovation and practical execution across the Omen program. In this position, you will be deeply intertwined in a highly complex global program, driving strategic decision making, evaluating program milestones, and managing appropriate resourcing in country. You will be required to learn technical concepts and employ them quickly. You will be expected to use your technical knowledge in conjunction with your program management skills to lead cross-functional efforts and drive major program impact.

Deploying our Maneuver Dominance capabilities requires thorough understanding of mission requirements, thoughtful orchestration between Anduril teams and external stakeholders, and meticulous planning in the face of ambiguity. You thrive in the unknown and create order out of the chaos. You will be supporting and collaborating with the Omen lead Program Manager based in Costa Mesa, HQ across Air Vehicle, Mission Systems, Support Systems, and Production Systems.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders, external clients, and industry partners to gather insights, align objectives, and secure buy-in for strategic initiatives. Act as the local liaison for UAE relationships, including subsystem suppliers, in-country test organizations, establishment of facilities, and coordination of customer engagements. Communicate internally the outputs of these efforts including cost forecasts, schedule, resource requirements, risks, and opportunities.
• Enable Cross Team Collaboration: Manage, unblock, and accelerate cross-team projects spanning multiple teams and initiatives. Collaborate closely with leads to ensure vision alignment and seamless execution through development and into production, including test operations.
• Technical Ownership: Drive technical outcomes through meticulous understanding of system performance, managing risks and opportunities with the Engineering leads, using metrics to derive insights into areas for improvement, quantifying the improvements made through investment in those areas, and maintaining a clear understanding of the state of the system that can be communicated to the customer.
• Execute Autonomously: Autonomously execute on broad and/or ambiguous requirements from external clients. Demonstrate high ownership on all pieces of work. Become a trusted partner to Anduril’s engineers.
• Shape Growth Opportunities: Support the drafting of technical proposals, ensuring that potential projects and scaling opportunities are accurately scoped, estimated, and aligned with the organization's capabilities and strategic goals.
• Strategic Planning & Execution: Translate strategic business goals into actionable project plans, setting clear milestones, and driving initiatives from conception through to successful completion, ensuring they deliver intended outcomes and add value to the business. Oversee the UAE allocation of personnel, budget, and other resources to ensure successful execution of these initiatives.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 8+ year of experience in a customer-facing program management role and/or systems engineering experience, preferably in the defense, national security, or aerospace domains
• Proven experience leading a technical team of peers to field hardware or software products to real operating environments through the product development lifecycle including test
• Proven experience leading a product and manufacturing team of peers through initial low rate production
• Solid technical aptitude and demonstrated individual contributions to technical designs, software development lifecycle, challenges and risks; ability to work closely and effectively with engineering teams
• Ability to work with internal and external stakeholders, across a wide range of technical comfort and at all levels
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Strong technical, analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to use data and metrics to back up assumptions, recommendations and drive decisions
• Must have the ability to work through ambiguity, roll up your sleeves attitude, and drive forward progress
• Experience working with international suppliers and customers
• Must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance
• Must be able to travel up to 50% of the time

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, computer science, or related field preferred
• Experience defining new facilities or manufacturing spaces
• Experience with tools like JIRA and Confluence

ABOUT THE TEAM

Anduril is seeking a Sr. Program Manager to be one of the first on the ground for the Maneuver Dominance team in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Omen is Anduril’s hover-to-cruise autonomous air vehicle (AAV) that packs the endurance, payload, and mission flexibility of much larger airplanes into a novel runway-independent Group 3 platform. Omen can operate from ship decks, beaches, or remote island clearings, providing true runway independence and freedom of maneuver across defense and civilian domains. Omen is the first tail-sitter aircraft with a mass-production contract, with an order of 50 systems representing a decisive investment that anchors production and accelerates the development of future systems.

ABOUT THE JOB

As the UAE Sr. Program Manager you will play a critical role in balancing innovation and practical execution across the Omen program. In this position, you will be deeply intertwined in a highly complex global program, driving strategic decision making, evaluating program milestones, and managing appropriate resourcing in country. You will be required to learn technical concepts and employ them quickly. You will be expected to use your technical knowledge in conjunction with your program management skills to lead cross-functional efforts and drive major program impact.

Deploying our Maneuver Dominance capabilities requires thorough understanding of mission requirements, thoughtful orchestration between Anduril teams and external stakeholders, and meticulous planning in the face of ambiguity. You thrive in the unknown and create order out of the chaos. You will be supporting and collaborating with the Omen lead Program Manager based in Costa Mesa, HQ across Air Vehicle, Mission Systems, Support Systems, and Production Systems.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders, external clients, and industry partners to gather insights, align objectives, and secure buy-in for strategic initiatives. Act as the local liaison for UAE relationships, including subsystem suppliers, in-country test organizations, establishment of facilities, and coordination of customer engagements. Communicate internally the outputs of these efforts including cost forecasts, schedule, resource requirements, risks, and opportunities.
• Enable Cross Team Collaboration: Manage, unblock, and accelerate cross-team projects spanning multiple teams and initiatives. Collaborate closely with leads to ensure vision alignment and seamless execution through development and into production, including test operations.
• Technical Ownership: Drive technical outcomes through meticulous understanding of system performance, managing risks and opportunities with the Engineering leads, using metrics to derive insights into areas for improvement, quantifying the improvements made through investment in those areas, and maintaining a clear understanding of the state of the system that can be communicated to the customer.
• Execute Autonomously: Autonomously execute on broad and/or ambiguous requirements from external clients. Demonstrate high ownership on all pieces of work. Become a trusted partner to Anduril’s engineers.
• Shape Growth Opportunities: Support the drafting of technical proposals, ensuring that potential projects and scaling opportunities are accurately scoped, estimated, and aligned with the organization's capabilities and strategic goals.
• Strategic Planning & Execution: Translate strategic business goals into actionable project plans, setting clear milestones, and driving initiatives from conception through to successful completion, ensuring they deliver intended outcomes and add value to the business. Oversee the UAE allocation of personnel, budget, and other resources to ensure successful execution of these initiatives.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 8+ year of experience in a customer-facing program management role and/or systems engineering experience, preferably in the defense, national security, or aerospace domains
• Proven experience leading a technical team of peers to field hardware or software products to real operating environments through the product development lifecycle including test
• Proven experience leading a product and manufacturing team of peers through initial low rate production
• Solid technical aptitude and demonstrated individual contributions to technical designs, software development lifecycle, challenges and risks; ability to work closely and effectively with engineering teams
• Ability to work with internal and external stakeholders, across a wide range of technical comfort and at all levels
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Strong technical, analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to use data and metrics to back up assumptions, recommendations and drive decisions
• Must have the ability to work through ambiguity, roll up your sleeves attitude, and drive forward progress
• Experience working with international suppliers and customers
• Must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance
• Must be able to travel up to 50% of the time

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, computer science, or related field preferred
• Experience defining new facilities or manufacturing spaces
• Experience with tools like JIRA and Confluence

Anduril is seeking a SEIT (Systems Engineering, Integration and Test) Lead to join the Omen team based in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Omen is Anduril’s hover-to-cruise autonomous air vehicle (AAV) that packs the endurance, payload, and mission flexibility of much larger airplanes into a novel runway-independent Group 3 platform. Omen can operate from ship decks, beaches, or remote island clearings, providing true runway independence and freedom of maneuver across defense and civilian domains. Omen is the first tail-sitter aircraft with a mass-production contract, with an order of 50 systems representing a decisive investment that anchors production and accelerates the development of future systems.

You will work on a new aircraft development project, bringing pragmatic SEIT thinking to deeply understand local requirements and champion ‘Test’ as a design tool to drive rapid capability development, ensuring that end-user needs are met in challenging operational environments. You will be part of a lean, high-ownership culture where you directly shape the product and operate at a velocity to fly new designs within months, not years.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Work with customers and end-users to evolve the regional Concept of Operations (CONOPS) the product life cycle, developing inputs to high-level requirements informing key design decisions.
• Deploy right-sized, Agile Systems Engineering governance approaches for rapid capability development efforts - with the right amount of process discipline and artifacts and support System Design Reviews (SDRs).
• Manage System Interfaces and develop integration processes for sovereign Mission System equipment and Payloads, developing test objectives and test plans for execution
• Work with partner organizations to coordinate a broad range of in-country development activities including bench and environmental testing of individual components, building and operating Hardware In Lab (HIL)/Hardware In The Loop (HITL) integration environments, flight testing of uncrewed and crewed surrogate platforms, and ground and flight test of the Omen System
• Liaise with partner organizations and local authorities to secure operational approvals (airspace, frequency, physical deconfliction, safety, and appropriate test range facilities)
• Shape, build and utilize Anduril in-country development facilities establishing local capability
• Plan, coordinate and execute major test and demonstration events, including resourcing, logistics (equipment export/import), conduct Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs), perform as Test Director (TD), and ensure high-impact, timely reporting
• Conduct safety assessments with a pragmatic understanding of hazards and mitigations - holding the safety of team members above all else

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor degree or higher in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering or aviation-related technical discipline
• 10+ years of experience in Aerospace or product development/test and evaluation environments and aviation safety/quality systems
• Demonstrable Systems Engineering proficiency, with first-hand understanding of both the benefits and limitations of the approach
• Experience in all facets of the test process including writing test plans and procedures, conducting risk assessments, mitigating hazards, running test readiness reviews, directing test events, and responding to unplanned occurrences
• Familiarity engaging with interdisciplinary design teams to evolve test requirements
• Able to work with stakeholders and partners to find solutions and approach to drive fast test outcomes
• Exposure to verification and validation testing, qualification, certification, airworthiness and obtaining permission to operate
• Experience with ground and flight testing crewed or uncrewed developmental aircraft (Group 3 or larger) at the System/Platform level. Familiarity with airpace management in the Middle East and other regional regulatory practices desirable.
• Experience working in the Middle East and Arabic Language Proficiency advantageous
• Eligible to obtain and maintain a security clearance in United States, United Kingdom, or Australia

ABOUT THE TEAM
Anduril’s Middle East team delivers platforms, systems, and integrated effects from across Anduril’s portfolio to regional customers. The Middle East team delivers Anduril’s core products, adapting and applying the products to serve a variety of defense and commercial customers in Middle East market. As this team rapidly expands, this role requires an applicant willing to take on diverse responsibilities.

ABOUT THE JOB
We are looking for someone to lead and establish Middle East regionally-based deployments across multiple disciplines of Anduril’s portfolio. The first 9-12 month scope of this role is to support end-to-end operations and reporting of a multi-site program and sustained regional presence. This role will be integral to executing on existing programs in country and setting the foundation for future growth and operational independence.

Note: Position is located in the UAE with 50-75% travel in region.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Partner with Division and Anduril leadership to build out the staffing machine for our organization, enabling efficient in country recruiting, facility and infrastructure standup, and allocation of resources as the organization scales.
• Support our corporate planning cycle by building and managing the local business operations functions such as monitor performance against goals, financial plans, and headcount plans so we can hit our aggressive growth targets.
• Work with Product Engineering and Test and Evaluation teams to find and close operations gaps and ensure seamless execution of program schedule.
• Serve as liaison to Anduril US for international trade and export compliance matters
• Regularly monitor and analyze recruiting, staffing, and financial progress against plans and provide recommendations to leadership for resource planning and reallocation
• Work with Anduril’s Business Operations, Analytics, and Finance teams to build out infrastructure to enable the Division to monitor and optimize the demand vs supply of resourcing across our most critical programs
• Lead various strategic initiatives and projects as directed by leadership and the Head of Division Operations, ensuring they align with the overall business strategy and objectives
• Coordinate and prepare for executive leadership meetings with partners and customers, including setting agendas, tracking action items, and ensuring follow-through.
• Develop fundamental knowledge of Anduril product solutions to support regional growth and capture activities

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• You have 5+ years of experience in project management, consulting, operations, or finance.
• You have a strong background in executing business operations and driving outcomes
• Strong ability to communicate, both verbally and in writing, key business and program execution
• You have strong fundamentals in operational accounting and finance
• You love solving complex, ambiguous, cross-functional problems in a people-centric way
• You’re both high ownership and low ego, approaching everything with strong outcome orientation and high humility
• You get energy from being a thought partner for others and it excites you to spend time translating operational problems into data problems, and to then going and executing on them
• You’re discerning and an incredibly fast learner
• You’re tactical and don’t only sit at a 30,000 foot level
• Eligible to obtain and maintain a security clearance in United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, United States, United Kingdom, or Australia

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working at or with Aerospace & Defense companies, Robotics, Technology, or other manufacturing heavy companies directly or in an advisory capacity
• Experience working at a startup or ability to establish processes and SOPs from scratch
• Experience working in the Middle East
• Arabic Language Proficiency

Company Overview

Since 1992, Big Ticket LLC has been offering huge cash prizes and dream cars, creating unforgettable experiences for our customers. Our monthly guaranteed draws give participants the chance to win massive cash prizes, luxury cars, and more, with millions of dirhams awarded to lucky winners every month.

At Big Ticket, we’re more than just a raffle; we create moments of hope, joy, and excitement for people around the world. With a mission to turn dreams into reality through exciting games and entertainment and make every draw an event to remember.

Purpose and Objectives for the Role 

The Content & Draw production Specialist is responsible for managing both the on-air draw execution and the content production ecosystem surrounding Big Ticket’s live and digital draws broadcast, working closely with the Draw Production Manager.

This is a hybrid role that bridges production management and content creation, ensuring seamless delivery of live draws while also creating high-quality video content (VTs, promos, and digital assets).

The role oversees the full production cycle - from concept and planning to shoot, edit, and delivery, while coordinating freelancers, vendors, and internal teams across monthly and weekly live draws, as well as special projects, ensuring efficiency, quality, and compliance.

Overall Responsibilities 

• Support and oversee the execution of monthly and weekly live draws, rehearsals, and studio operations

• Work closely with the Draw Production Manager to ensure smooth planning and delivery of all draw-related activities

• Manage the end-to-end production cycle, including planning, scheduling, execution, and delivery, while overseeing vendors and freelancers

• Plan, shoot, and edit VTs, promo videos, and digital content as required

• Coordinate freelancers, production crew, and external vendors across live draws and content shoots

• Ensure all production timelines, deliverables, and workflows are managed efficiently

• Maintain production trackers, logs, and relevant documentation

• Collaborate closely with internal teams, including Marketing, to ensure alignment on requirements. •Ensure all operations follow approved SOPs, compliance standards, and audit requirements

• Supervise rehearsals, technical testing, and overall show readiness

Skills Required 

• Strong experience in live broadcast, studio production, or event production environments
• Hands-on ability to shoot and edit video content (VTs, promos, digital assets)
• Solid understanding of audio, video, lighting, and live streaming systems
• Strong production management skills, including planning, scheduling, and execution
• Experience managing freelancers, vendors, and cross-functional teams
• Ability to handle both creative and technical responsibilities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong problem-solving skills, especially under live show pressure
• Excellent coordination, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• High attention to detail with a focus on quality and compliance
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects simultaneously

The mission of Speechify is to make sure that reading is never a barrier to learning.

Over 50 million people use Speechify’s text-to-speech products to turn whatever they’re reading – PDFs, books, Google Docs, news articles, websites – into audio, so they can read faster, read more, and remember more. Speechify’s text-to-speech reading products include its iOS app, Android App, Mac App, Chrome Extension, and Web App. Google recently named Speechify the Chrome Extension of the Year and Apple named Speechify its 2025 Design Award winner for Inclusivity.  

Today, nearly 200 people around the globe work on Speechify in a 100% distributed setting – Speechify has no office. These include frontend and backend engineers, AI research scientists, and others from Amazon, Microsoft, and Google, leading PhD programs like Stanford, high growth startups like Stripe, Vercel, Bolt, and many founders of their own companies.

Overview

We're looking to hire for our Data side of our AI team at Speechify. This role is responsible for all aspects of data collection to support our model training operations. We are able to build high-quality datasets at petabyte-scale and low cost through a tight integration of infrastructure, engineering, and research work. We are looking for a skilled Software Engineer to join us.

What You’ll Do

• Be scrappy to find new sources of audio data and bring it into our ingestion pipeline
• Operate and extend the cloud infrastructure for our ingestion pipeline, currently running on GCP and managed with Terraform.
• Collaborate closely with our Scientists to shift the cost/throughput/quality frontier, delivering richer data at bigger scale and lower cost to power our next-generation models.
• Collaborate with others on the AI Team and Speechify Leadership to craft the AI Team’s dataset roadmap to power Speechify’s next-generation consumer and enterprise products.

An Ideal Candidate Should Have

• BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science or a related field.
• 5+ years of industry experience in software development.
• Proficiency with bash/Python scripting in Linux environments
• Proficiency in Docker and Infrastructure-as-Code concepts and professional experience with at least one major Cloud Provider (we use GCP)
• Experience with web crawlers, large-scale data processing workflows is a plus
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and adapt to changing priorities.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

What we offer

• A fast-growing environment where you can help shape the company and product.
• An entrepreneurial-minded team that supports risk, intuition, and hustle.
• A hands-off management approach so you can focus and do your best work.
• An opportunity to make a big impact in a transformative industry.
• Competitive salaries, a friendly and laid-back atmosphere, and a commitment to building a great asynchronous culture.
• Opportunity to work on a life-changing product that millions of people use.
• Build products that directly impact and support people with learning differences like dyslexia, ADD, low vision, concussions, autism, and more.
• Work in one of the fastest-growing sectors of tech, the intersection of artificial intelligence and audio.

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Speechify is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. 

Speechify does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

Company Overview

Since 1992, Big Ticket LLC has been offering huge cash prizes and dream cars, creating unforgettable experiences for our customers. Our monthly guaranteed draws give participants the chance to win massive cash prizes, luxury cars, and more, with millions of dirhams awarded to lucky winners every month.

At Big Ticket, we’re more than just a raffle; we create moments of hope, joy, and excitement for people around the world. With a mission to turn dreams into reality through exciting games and entertainment and make every draw an event to remember.

Purpose and Objectives for the Role 

This is a hands-on, senior finance role sitting at the heart of the business. You’ll own the full financial control function, from month-end close and statutory reporting through to treasury, audit, and compliance, while also building out the division’s procurement capability from scratch. 

You’ll be the go-to person for anything finance-related across the business, working closely with the Finance Director and wider leadership team. If you’re the kind of person who wants to shape how a finance function operates rather than just maintain it, this role will suit you. 

Overall Responsibilities 

• Own the month-end process end to end. That means preparing and overseeing financial statements, producing monthly management accounts, and making sure everything is accurate, reconciled, and delivered on time.
• Run the accounting department on a day-to-day basis, managing the team, keeping operations moving, and stepping in where needed. You’re not just overseeing from a distance; you’re in the detail.
• Take full accountability for treasury, cashflow, accounts payable, and accounts receivable. Monitor cash positions, manage working capital, and flag risks before they become problems.
• Ensure all financials are fully reconciled across the balance sheet, intercompany, and bank. No loose ends. 
• Drive compliance across FTA, VAT, corporate tax, and financial audits, keeping the division clean and audit-ready at all times.
• Implement and maintain internal controls that safeguard company assets and make sure the right checks and balances are in place as the business grows.
• Manage the external audit relationship, coordinating with auditors, handling queries, and owning the process from planning through to sign-off. 
• Lead, coach, and develop the accounting team. Set clear expectations, build capability, and create an environment where people do their best work. 
• Build and enforce accounting policies, procedures, and systems. If a process doesn’t exist or doesn’t work, fix it. Continuous improvement is part of the job.
• Deliver financial analysis that actually drives decisions, partnering with leadership to support strategic planning, performance reviews, and investment decisions.
• Build the procurement function from the ground up. Create SOPs, draft procurement policy, and put a proper framework in place for how the division buys.
• Develop and execute procurement strategies that are aligned to business goals. This isn’t just admin. You’ll be shaping how we source, what we spend, and who we work with.
• Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to secure the best terms, build strong vendor relationships, and hold suppliers to account.
• Track market trends and supplier performance, using data to inform purchasing decisions and stay ahead of cost pressures.
• Ensure procurement compliance with Group company policies and relevant regulations, working within the wider group framework while tailoring processes to divisional needs. 
• Own the procurement budget and report on cost-saving initiatives, showing where money is going and where it can be saved.
• Maintain accurate procurement records including purchases, pricing, contracts, and vendor information. Keep it clean and accessible. 

Skills Required 

• Strong technical accounting skills. You know IFRS, you know month-end, and you’ve done it at pace.
• Hands-on experience with Dynamics 365. SAP or Oracle experience is a plus. 
• Sharp analytical and problem-solving skills. You dig into the numbers, not just report them. 
• Solid leadership skills. You’ve managed teams before and know how to get the best out of people.
• Procurement experience or exposure, including supplier negotiations, contract management, and policy development. 
• A strong communicator who can translate finance into plain English for non-finance stakeholders. 
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, international environment with multiple priorities. 
• UAE corporate tax and VAT knowledge is a strong advantage. 

Qualifications Required 

• Qualified Accountant (CPA, ACCA, or equivalent). 
• Minimum 5 years’ post-qualified experience. Big 4 audit background preferred. 
• Extensive experience as a Financial Controller or equivalent senior finance role. 
• Ambitious, career-driven, and ready to step up into a leadership position. 

About the Role:  

Planet’s Professional Services team helps our Defense and Intelligence (D&I) customers adopt the Planet Platform and rapidly realize return on investment in Planet data and analytics. The Professional Services Global D&I team is looking for a Solutions Architect responsible for the implementation, integration, and analysis of new software and data products that extend the Planet Platform and deliver new capabilities to our strategic D&I customers. In this role, you will be embedded with our customer to train users on Planet products, translate requirements, design workflows, and communicate with Planet’s product team on mission critical capabilities. Your work will be highly visible, directly impacting customers' ability to quickly access Planet's unprecedented datasets, as well as streamline the internal processes for adding new customers to our platform. Ideal candidates will be excited about Planet’s mission.

This is a full-time, in-office position based in one of our strategic customer locations 5 days a week, in Abu Dhabi, UAE. This position is contingent upon award.

Impact You’ll Own:

• Understand clients’ needs and deliver tailored solutions
• Break down ambiguous, high-stakes problems into clearly defined, solvable components
• Leverage analytical skills to deliver products to our D&I customers and support mission requirements
• Design workflows, defining data models, configuring integrations, and helping define tooling that aligns to the customer’s mission.
• Train users, iterate with them in real time, and ensure that Planet solutions become mission-critical to daily operations.
• Translate operational requirements into actionable product feedback for Planet’s engineering teams. 
• Communicate technical capabilities back to customers in clear, mission-focused language.
• Rapidly prototype, test, and adjust workflows to match real operational needs.
• Mapping out high-level strategy with decision makers by sitting next to analysts to debug workflows.
• Work closely with customer teams to understand their workflows, pain points, and mission priorities.

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software, Systems Engineering, or similar 
•  4+ years of experience in supporting D&I customers, with specialized technical experience in the general areas of systems integration
• Fluent in Golang, Python, Postgresql, & React or related technologies
• Experience with cloud deployments; GCP, AWS, Azure
• Solid problem-solving and systems thinking skills
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management
• Ability to quickly learn new technical domains and tools
• Comfortable operating in ambiguous, high-pressure environments
• Deep curiosity and willingness to dive into operational details
• Fluency in translating between technical and non-technical audiences
• Experience with solving complex problems through analytical skills
• Experience scaling and maintaining production systems

What Makes You Stand Out:

• Experience working with defense and intelligence organizations in the UAE
• Systems integrations experience working with multi domain/multi-level security architectures, particularly the Defence and Intelligence.
• Working knowledge of JavaScript and its mapping libraries (OpenLayers, Leaflet, ArcGIS API for JavaScript), Google Earth Engine and it’s SDK
• Experience with RDBMS (PostgreSQL, SQL) and distributed databases (NoSQL)
• Experience in geopolitics and data science
• Ability to pick up new technologies quickly
• Experience with building analytical products from complex datasets
• Experience with geospatial technologies and data
• GEOINT experience, imagery exploitation and analysis
• Fluent in multiple languages

Application Deadline: February 20th, 2026 at 11:59PM PST

Benefits While Working at Planet:

These offerings are dependent on employment type and geographical location, based upon applicable law or company policy.

• Paid time off including vacation, holidays and company-wide days off 
• Employee Wellness Program 
• Home Office Reimbursement
• Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning
• Equity 
• Volunteering Paid Time Off

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About Us:

BlackSky is a real-time intelligence company. We own and operate the world's most advanced space-based intelligence platform and provide customers satellite imagery, automated analytics and high-frequency monitoring of strategic locations, economic assets, and events from around the globe. BlackSky is trusted by the most demanding allied military and intelligence organizations and commercial companies to deliver foresight into critical matters that affect national security and the economy. BlackSky's data enables governments and businesses to see, understand and anticipate change as it happens, giving them the ultimate strategic advantage so they can act quickly. Our global team works with cutting-edge technology to make a difference around the world and prides itself on being people-first, customer-focused and fun.

BlackSky is seeking a Senior Account Manager who will be responsible for managing and growing relationships with key BlackSky government customer accounts and communicating the business and mission value of BlackSky’s imagery and analytics products. A successful candidate will serve as the voice of the customer within BlackSky, ensuring strong alignment between customer mission needs, program execution, and BlackSky’s commercial objectives.

This role is ideal for a government-facing account leader who understands how geospatial intelligence, imagery, and analytics are used in real-world operations and can translate those needs into long-term, high-value customer partnerships. This is a highly visible role that will directly contribute to customer satisfaction, renewals, and the continued expansion of BlackSky’s presence across government and defense organizations. 

This role reports to the Senior Director, Account Management and is a remote role based in-region in the UAE supporting international customers in the MENA region and will partner closely with BlackSky’s Customer Program and Success teams and the broader Account Management team. Relocation is not provided for this position, candidates need to be already located in the UAE.

Responsibilities:

• Manage customer relationships for key international government customers.
• Own and grow a portfolio of strategic government accounts, serving as the primary point of contact for customer leadership, program managers, and mission users.
• Act as the voice of the customer inside BlackSky by bringing customer feedback, needs, and risks to internal teams to influence priorities and deliveries.
• Coordinate with internal teams (such as Customer Success, Product Management and Product Operations) to ensure that BlackSky is meeting customer commitments, milestones and requirements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, understand their goals and articulate how BlackSky can help them meet those goals.
• Understand and communicate how BlackSky’s geospatial products and services drive customer value and goals.
• Drive customer satisfaction, renewals, and long-term retention across assigned accounts.
• Meet revenue objectives, drive overall strategic direction and expand relationships within each account.
• Identify and engage key stakeholders within each account, including technical, operational, and leadership decision-makers.
• Proactively identify and resolve issues that could impact customer satisfaction, delivery, or renewal outcomes.
• Other job-related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a business or analytical field.
• A minimum of eight (8) years of experience in Account Management, Customer Success, Program Management, or a related client-facing role supporting government or defense customers.
• At least five (5) years of experience delivering geospatial or imagery products and services.
• At least 3-5 years of experience in managing government and/or large commercial accounts, with demonstrated responsibility for renewals, expansions, and ongoing account health.
• Direct experience supporting international Ministries of Defense.
• Experience owning one or more strategic customer accounts with multiple stakeholders (e.g., programs managers, operators, analysts, or leadership).
• Demonstrated responsibility for revenue or contract performance, such as renewals, program extensions, task orders, or account growth.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional team to deliver against customer requirements and milestones.
• Previous experience with the Department of Defense and/or international ministries of defense.
• Ability to translate customer mission needs into product or service requirements, including communicating priorities, risks, and delivery timelines.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; fluent in English.
• Proven record of partnering with teams across the organization and influencing to achieve business results across multiple teams who may have different goals.
• Patient, adaptable and comfortable operating in dynamic, mission-driven environments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Fluent in Arabic.
• Previous military or government service supporting imagery, intelligence, ISR, or geospatial operations.
• Direct experience working with imagery, remote sensing, or imagery analytics in an operational, analytical, or programmatic capacity.
• Master’s Degree in a quantitative field or MBA.
• Experience working with international defense or intelligence organizations.
• Experience supporting high-growth, technology-driven organizations.
• Ability to operate independently in a fast-moving, ambiguous environment while managing multiple high-value customers.
• Ability to anticipate customer needs and direction.

More about the role:

Burson’s MENA operations stand as one of the largest and most respected communications agencies in the region, delivering impactful strategies rooted in craft, curiosity, counsel, and camaraderie. Burson MENA is a trusted partner for clients navigating complex communications and public affairs landscapes, shaping reputations, and driving business outcomes across diverse sectors.

Burson MENA has offices in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Saudi Arabia and also part of the region is Qatar, Jordan, Bahrain and Egypt. Our team combines strategic expertise with AI-driven insights to craft compelling narratives that influence key decision-makers. Backed by a strong international and global network, we provide innovative, data-driven solutions that connect with audiences and create lasting impact. At Burson, our inclusive and high-performance culture fuels innovation, empowering individuals to excel and collaborate in a dynamic environment where growth thrives.

Burson is seeking a talented Senior Account Executive to join our vibrant Government & Public Affairs team. This is an exceptional opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping narratives and delivering impactful results for our diverse portfolio of UAE Government clients. 

What you'll do:

• Act as the primary point of contact for assigned clients, delivering high-quality client service and day-to-day account management.
• Create and edit high-quality content including press releases, media Q&As, briefing documents, reports, and presentations.
• Build and maintain strong media relationships, pitch stories, and identify relevant news hooks aligned with client KPIs.
• Support media monitoring, monthly and quarterly reporting, and provide analysis and insights on coverage performance.
• Prepare weekly status reports and support with client counsel and strategic support.
• Contribute to new business research, ideas, and development of pitch decks.
• Stay informed on AI tools and best practices, applying them responsibly in line with WPP guidelines.

Experience that contributes to success:

• Proven experience in PR, corporate communications, or media relations, supporting UAE or GCC government client accounts and campaigns.
• Existing media contacts and demonstrated experience pitching to journalists within the UAE and GCC.
• Excellent organisation, meticulous attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in monitoring, reporting, and performance evaluation of campaigns.
• Confident communicator with strong presentation and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging diverse stakeholders.
• A proactive, ambitious team player with the ability to work autonomously and lead by example.
• Bi-lingual Arabic & English highly desired. 

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More about the role:

Burson’s MENA operations stand as one of the largest and most respected communications agencies in the region, delivering impactful strategies rooted in craft, curiosity, counsel, and camaraderie. Burson MENA is a trusted partner for clients navigating complex communications and public affairs landscapes, shaping reputations, and driving business outcomes across diverse sectors.

Burson MENA has offices in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Saudi Arabia and also part of the region is Qatar, Jordan, Bahrain and Egypt. Our team combines strategic expertise with AI-driven insights to craft compelling narratives that influence key decision-makers. Backed by a strong international and global network, we provide innovative, data-driven solutions that connect with audiences and create lasting impact. At Burson, our inclusive and high-performance culture fuels innovation, empowering individuals to excel and collaborate in a dynamic environment where growth thrives.

As an Account Manager or Senior Account Manager, you will be seconded directly into one of our largest and most prestigious government clients in Abu Dhabi, serving as a dedicated strategic communications and public relations expert. You will play a crucial role in managing key communication projects and initiatives from within the client’s environment, working closely with their internal teams and relevant Burson stakeholders. You will also provide essential guidance and support, potentially mentoring junior team members within the client’s structure. Your remit will include developing and executing effective communication strategies designed to enhance the public understanding, manage reputation, and articulate the vision and policies of our government client. Your strong blend of exceptional communication, project management, content & copywriting skills, cross-functional collaboration, and analytical abilities will be pivotal in delivering impactful campaigns.

What you'll do:

• Serve as the main point of contact for strategic communications and public relations initiatives within the seconded client environment, building strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners, and providing strategic counsel on reputation, media engagement, and public perception challenges.
• Develop and execute comprehensive, integrated communications and PR strategies and campaigns aligned with the government client's goals, focusing on reputation management, public awareness, and effective messaging.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with media outlets, key opinion leaders, and relevant public stakeholders, proactively pitching stories and securing positive coverage for the client's initiatives and achievements.
• Contribute to crisis communication planning and provide support during sensitive situations, managing media inquiries and public scrutiny to protect and enhance the client's reputation.
• Lead the development of high-quality, compelling content across various platforms (e.g., press releases, statements, speeches, digital content, reports, Q&As) ensuring accuracy, tone, and strategic impact in both Arabic and English.
• Lead, mentor, and inspire junior team members within the client's team or joint project teams, providing guidance, feedback, and fostering their professional development.

Experience that contributes to success:

• Proven experience as an Account Manager or Senior Account Manager, with significant experience working either within or seconded to a government entity, or in public relations/strategic communications consulting focused on government clients.
• Demonstrable track record in managing client relationships and acting as a trusted strategic advisor within a client's internal environment on communication and reputation issues related to public policy and government initiatives.
• Extensive media relations expertise, specifically with government, national, and international media, including proactive pitching and advocacy-focused coverage in the UAE and wider GCC region.
• Proven ability to manage complex communications and PR projects, from planning to execution and evaluation, within a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional content creation and copywriting skills, with a portfolio demonstrating proficiency in drafting diverse communications materials (e.g., speeches, reports, policy summaries, press releases) for government audiences.
• Fluency in both Arabic and English (spoken and written) is essential, with a strong understanding of cultural nuances and effective communication in both languages.
• Proven leadership skills, including mentoring, performance management, and career planning for junior team members and/or project teams.
• Exceptional communication, project management, and analytical skills, capable of delivering impactful campaigns within a complex political and public environment.

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We are looking for a highly motivated Field Service Engineer II, currently located in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates to join our team! 

How You’ll Contribute 

• Provide on-site services to one primary account and other customer sites as needed. On-site services include the repair and installation of company instrumentation, the operation of instruments when needed and the management of lab inventories
• Review technical reports and documents from customers. Analyze issues with technical staff to find root cause and communicate next steps and timelines to customers
• Maintain records of tool configurations pertaining to hardware, software, consumables, and application releases
• Manage customer interface with research and development groups. Maintain a working relationship with customers and instill confidence and credibility in our company and product
• Exceed customer expectations of service, support, and the product
• Summarize and communicate issues to development engineers for triage and participate in root cause analysis investigations
• Other job duties as assigned

 Qualifications, Skills, Knowledge & Abilities 

• BS in scientific or engineering field
• 2-5 years of relevant engineering or field service experience. Preferred in biotech or capital equipment industry
• Experience in electro-mechanical assembly, server installations, and instrumentation troubleshooting
• Skilled at interpreting technical documentation and schematics (electrical, wiring, fluidic, and mechanical drawings)
• Talented at building prototypes from preliminary drawings and schematics
• Ability to work independently and in a group; good people skills
• Meticulous, detail oriented and excellent organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills are required
• Motivated and willing to work in a fast-paced environment as part of a hard-working and multidisciplinary team
• Must be eligible and willing to travel in  UAE and internationally, including to the USA for training and meetings in head office. Holding a valid driver license is required. Estimated travel up to 20% of the time

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