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

iCapital’s Client Solutions EMEA team is seeking a Vice President to support and accelerate our international growth across the GCC markets. This individual will play a key commercial and strategic role in expanding iCapital’s footprint with wealth managers, private banks, independent financial advisors, and family offices.

As a member of the regional team, you will help shape the business development strategy, deepen existing client relationships, and drive new distribution partnerships. The role offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of private markets, wealth management, and financial technology in a fast‑growing, global organization. This position is Abu Dhabi‑based.

Responsibilities

• Support the Client Solutions EMEA team in executing the business development strategy for iCapital, covering Wealth Managers in the GCC region.
• Develop and manage a robust and sustainable pipeline of prospective Wealth Manager clients.
• Execute Wealth Manager onboarding process from start to finish, working closely with related teams.
• Nurture strong relationships with clients and prospects.
• Educate clients on Private Markets/Alternatives and articulate iCapital’s solutions and capabilities to clients and partners.
• Provide constant feedback from the field on competitive landscape, investors’ appetite, trends and share with colleagues globally.
• Build strong internal relationships within iCapital and work closely with other teams (Research & Fund Management, Product Development, Implementation Specialist group, Client Success, Marketing, Legal & Compliance, Technology & Operations, etc.) to achieve the best client outcomes and successful long-term client relationships.
• Serve as the relationship manager and deliver an exceptional client experience for our Wealth Manager clients (i.e. banks, wealth managers, multi-family office and independent financial advisors).

 Candidate Profile 

• Solid academic credentials in relevant field.
• 7-10+ years of solid work experience in the Asset or Wealth Management industry, with a demonstrated track record in winning and interacting with clients.
• Experience as business development professional or similar role in the asset management industry is a must.
• Strong understanding of the wealth management landscape across the GCC is a must, if possible with an established network across private banks, wealth managers, independent financial advisors, and family offices.
• In-depth experience across Private Markets asset classes, combined with a strong grasp of the Wealth Manager distribution model, is strongly preferred.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent presentation and verbal/written communication skills, with a professional and positive attitude.
• Highly collaborative, and able to think strategically about business opportunities and client management.
• Language skills: Native in English and Arabic is a plus but not a must
• Ability to work independently with a strong appetite to work in a fast-growing, collaborative environment.

We believe the best ideas and innovation happen when we are together. Employees in this role will work in the office four days, with the flexibility to work remotely one day (Friday). 

Benefits

iCapital offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a total compensation program consisting of competitive salary, annual performance bonus, and equity for all full-time employees;

For additional information on iCapital  please visit https://www.icapital.com/about-us  X (former Twitter): @icapitalnetwork | LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/icapital-network-inc

Strategic Consulting Meets Expert Delivery: Lead Anaplan's Enterprise Implementations

Are you a seasoned consultant with a passion for seeing strategy through to flawless execution? We are looking for a Principal Solution Implementation Manager to lead Anaplan’s most complex and strategic customer engagements across the Middle East.

This role is a unique hybrid of high-end consulting and hands-on program leadership. You will be the senior-most delivery advisor for our most important enterprise accounts, acting as the bridge between the customer’s strategic vision and the technical reality of implementation.

You won’t just manage projects; you’ll serve as a trusted partner to C-level stakeholders, guiding them through large-scale business transformation. Based in our Abu Dhabi office with hybrid flexibility, you will be instrumental in shaping the success of iconic brands by delivering sophisticated, high-impact planning solutions.

Your Impact

· Act as the lead strategic advisor for a portfolio of enterprise-level Anaplan deployments, translating complex business challenges into scalable solutions.

· Provide expert counsel to customer executives on governance, change management, project scoping, and long-term value realisation.

· Build and maintain C-suite relationships, operating as a trusted, non-sales partner focused entirely on the customer’s success.

· Orchestrate the end-to-end program, steering internal teams, partner consultants, and customer stakeholders toward delivery excellence.

· Command complex programs, mastering scope, risk, and budget to ensure predictable, high-quality outcomes.

· Intervene and recover at-risk projects, applying your advisory and leadership skills to navigate challenges and bring deployments back on track.

Your Qualifications

· A background in management consulting, technology consulting, or a client-facing professional services role is essential.

· Multiple years of experience leading large-scale enterprise program delivery and execution, ideally from within a consultancy or a SaaS professional services organisation.

· ERP or EPM expertise in at least one of the following: Supply Chain, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), or Workforce Planning.

· Demonstrated ability to operate as a strategic advisor, with outstanding influencing and negotiation skills at the executive level.

· A track record of successfully delivering complex, multi-year initiatives against tight timelines and budgets.

· A resilient, adaptable, and proactive mindset, with a passion for solving complex business problems.

· Fluent communication skills in English and Arabic

Senior Account Manager, MENA

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.