Lead - Operations EDGE Group PJSC

Key Reposponsibilities

• Assume full responsibility for all assigned project operations from kickoff through logical closure.
• Ensure accountability, traceability and hand over of deliverables at every project phase.

Project Coordination & Execution

• Drive coordination activities as maybe required ensuring timely delivery of materials and services.
• Track project timelines, proactively identifying and resolving bottlenecks that could impact delivery schedules.
• Coordinate with technical stakeholders to maintain project momentum

Cross-functional stakeholder management

• Partner with Finance to reconcile purchase orders, invoices and expense reports.
• Generate regular spend vs budget reports and flag variances for corrective action.
• Manage PR/PO workflows, vendor documentation and payment tracking in co-ordination with the Procurement team

Risk & Issue Management

• Identify operational risks early, log them in the risk register and drive timely mitigation, facilitating rapid decision making.
• Project Documentation & Reporting
• Produce and maintain core artefacts project plans, status dashboards, risk registers, meeting minutes, technical docs and communication packs.br>Prepare and deliver concise presentations for stakeholders and leadership.

Agile Tracking & Control

• Use Jira (or equivalent Agile tools) to track user stories, sprints and task dependencies.
• Keep task status, owners and deadlines current; surface bottlenecks and raise alerts to the Project team.

Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal & external partners on operational matters.
• Align expectations, provide timely status updates and ensure priority alignment throughout the project lifecycle.

Education and Minimum Qualification

• Bachelor s degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, Finance or related discipline.
• 3 6 years of hands on experience in project coordination/operations, procurement, finance or logistics preferably in technology driven sectors such as aerospace, defense, telecom or high tech manufacturing.

Key Skills

• Project Management certification (CAPM, PMP, PRINCE2) or Agile Scrum Master credential desirable but not mandatory.
• Deep understanding of PR/PO processes, vendor onboarding, contract administration, import/export compliance and project level financial tracking.
• Advanced user of Jira (or similar Agile task manager); comfortable with MS Project, Smartsheet, or equivalent scheduling tools.
• Proven ability to influence cross functional teams, manage stakeholder expectations and present complex information clearly to senior leadership.
• Strong attention to detail, ability to spot risks/bottlenecks early and propose pragmatic solutions.
• Familiarity with MSAs, purchase contracts, NDAs and other procurement related agreements (a plus).