Program Manager Middle East

About Us

Harmattan AI is a next-generation defense prime building autonomous and scalable defense systems. Following the close of a $200M Series B, valuing the company at $1.4 billion, we are expanding our teams and capabilities to deliver mission-critical systems to allied forces.

Our work is guided by clear values: building technologies with real-world impact, pursuing excellence in everything we do, setting ambitious goals, and taking on the hardest technical challenges. We operate in a demanding environment where rigor, ownership, and execution are expected.

About the Role

This is a client-facing role requiring precision, leadership, and domain expertise. You will ensure Harmattan AI delivers cutting-edge defense products while maintaining a centralized product vision that respects local program constraints.

The Program Manager will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of the project, collaborating closely with the team in France and managing a local team. He will serve as the main point of contact for the customer throughout the execution of the project.

Responsibilities

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• Customer Interface: Act as the single point of contact for the customer throughout program execution.
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• Delivery Coordination: Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure on-time, on-spec delivery of complex and mass-produced systems.
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• Compliance Oversight: Guarantee that all deliverables meet contractual, technical, and operational requirements.
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• Crisis Management: Anticipate risks and lead rapid, structured resolution of issues as they arise.
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• Invoicing & Revenue Triggering: Own the program timeline and ensure billing is activated at contractual milestones.
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• Issue Management: Track and resolve program-level blockers, both technical and administrative.
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• Local Interface Enablement: Ensure that centralized product policies are compatible with program-specific and customer-specific constraints.
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• Enabler Identification: Identify missing enablers and escalate internally to unblock delivery or alignment.

Candidate Requirements

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• 10+ years in defence/aerospace PM, having owned a €20M+ export contract end-to-end (scope, schedule, cost, risk, acceptance) in the Middle East region
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• Direct MoD-level customer exposure: understands offset, local content and dual-use export licensing.
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• Autonomous, structured, calm under customer pressure, hands-on: this is a scale-up where they build the PMO themselves.
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• Engineering degree required (aerospace, EE, systems, mechatronics), PMP a plus, Arabic + English mandatory, mobile across Middle East.
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• Strong knowledge of defense acquisition processes, program milestones, and compliance documentation.
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• Ability to manage programs in cutting-edge/disruptive environments.
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• Proficiency in managing a complete business plan.
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• Detail-oriented with excellent documentation and organizational skills.
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• Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and guide teams toward success.
• We look forward to hearing how you can help shape the future of autonomous defense systems at Harmattan AI.