iceye - Program Director - UAE
Requirements
• 5–10 years’ experience delivering complex, multi-stakeholder programs in advanced technology environments (e.g. space, defence, telecom, automotive, IT) • Strong customer-facing capability, including managing senior stakeholders and complex requirements • Proven leadership of cross-functional teams to deliver aligned outcomes • Expertise in end-to-end program management (planning, execution, governance across scope, schedule, budget, and risk) • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills in uncertain environments • Excellent communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences • Degree in business, engineering, or a related field • Must have or be able to get UAE residence • Experience in Earth Observation (EO), SAR, or remote sensing • Background in complex systems or product development environments • Experience working with government or defence customers • Knowledge of hardware, software, or embedded systems development • Advanced degree (Master’s) or relevant certifications (e.g. PMP, PgMP) • APPLICATION PROCESS • Initial interview with Talent Attraction • Hiring Manager interview with VP Missions Program • Case interview • Interview with CEO UAE • Final interview with SVP Missions • WORKING AT ICEYE • We’re committed to fair, inclusive hiring and equal opportunity. Everyone is welcome to apply. If you need any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, tell us—we’ll do our best to help.
Responsibilities
• Satellite Mission programs are delivered predictably on schedule, within budget, and meeting or exceeding agreed performance and quality targets • Customers experience consistent, high-trust partnerships, reflected in strong satisfaction, repeat business, and seamless program execution • Program plans provide clear alignment across stakeholders, enabling efficient use of resources, financial control, and on-time milestone achievement • Risks, dependencies, and escalations are proactively mitigated, minimizing disruption and ensuring continuous, reliable delivery • Cross-functional teams operate in a coordinated, outcome-driven manner, reducing bottlenecks and accelerating mission execution • Program management practices drive measurable improvements in delivery efficiency, scalability, and predictability across Missions • Stakeholders at all levels have timely, accurate visibility into program status, enabling informed decision-making and early intervention where needed
Benefits
• Deliver complex Satellite Mission programs end-to-end, ensuring customer success, on-time execution, and scalable delivery excellence. • You will ensure the full lifecycle of customer missions—from contract execution through delivery—acting as the central orchestrator across engineering, product, operations, and commercial teams. Your role is to ensure programs deliver against commitments while building strong, trusted customer relationships. • This role directly contributes to ICEYE’s ambition to become the leading provider of space-based ISR infrastructure by scaling reliable, high-impact mission delivery globally. • The role will be based in the UAE at the ICEYE facility. Travel to Espoo (Finland) and customer sites is required. • Our benefits are designed to support your health and wellbeing, at work and beyond. We keep improving them based on employee feedback, and offerings vary by location. Talent Acquisition will confirm what applies for this role and location during the process. • OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION
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