Program Manager, UAE

Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with a mission to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. We are designing, manufacturing, and operating an all-electric aircraft that can carry four passengers while producing minimal noise.

Our sights are set high and our problems are hard, and we believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes us smarter, drives better insights, and will ultimately lift us all to success. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members.

What you’ll do:

• Establish and uphold execution standards, safety protocols, and team workflows in alignment with Archer’s global expectations.
• Lead the execution of key operational programs in the UAE, including aircraft logistics, site establishment, and event coordination.
• Serve as the primary liaison between headquarters and UAE program teams.
• Drive tactical problem-solving and daily issue resolution, escalating impediments and implementing real-time solutions.
• Monitor program milestones, budgets, and critical path items to ensure timely delivery.
• Establish and uphold execution standards, safety protocols, and team workflows.
  
  
  

What you need:

• 5+ years of experience in project or program management, preferably in aerospace, infrastructure, or logistics
• Strong organizational and cross-functional coordination skills
• Experience managing vendors, events, and timelines under pressure
• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with excellent communication skills
• Fluency in English required; Arabic preferred
• Based in UAE and able to travel regularly between Abu Dhabi and Dubai and other cities as needed
  
  
  

Bonus Qualifications:

• Experience in mobility, aviation, or transport sectors
• Track record managing time-critical programs involving international teams
• Strong technical background and ability to understand aircraft-related requirements
  
  
  

Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not include an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications.

At Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company’s business strategy.

Archer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Archer is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants who may require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should provide their name and contact information to Archer’s People Team at [email protected]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

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Archer is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position at the present time.

Archer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Archer Aviation does not engage with external recruiting agencies/individual recruiters with whom it does not have a prior written agreement. Archer reserves the right to make use of any unsolicited resumes that it receives and bears no responsibility for payment of any fees asserted from the use of unsolicited resumes. If you are a recruiting agency or individual recruiter wishing to do business with Archer, please reach out to [email protected]. All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.