Junior PMO (Defense & Government)-Abu Dhabi, UAE

Job Title: Junior PMO (Defense & Government)
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Employment Type: Full-time

Company Description

Our client is seeking a Junior PMO to support defence-related projects and government tenders in Abu Dhabi. This opportunity is suited to a structured, reliable, and autonomous professional with strong coordination skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Job Description

We are looking for a Junior PMO to support the technical and commercial management of defence-sector projects. The role requires a detail-oriented and proactive candidate who can coordinate with suppliers, follow up on orders, and assist in the preparation of technical and commercial offers for government tenders.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable working under pressure, managing multiple priorities, and ensuring the quality and completeness of tender submissions.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the administrative and operational follow-up of projects and tender activities
• Liaise with local and international suppliers
• Request, follow up on, and consolidate supplier quotations
• Monitor purchase orders, delivery timelines, shipments, and related documentation
• Assist in the preparation of technical and commercial offers
• Coordinate the collection of compliance documents, technical datasheets, certificates, and required annexes
• Maintain accurate filing systems, tracking sheets, schedules, and action logs
• Contribute to the quality, consistency, and completeness of bid submissions

• 1 to 3 years of experience in a junior PMO role, project coordination, tender support, procurement support, sales administration, or commercial operations
• Previous experience in a defense trading company in the UAE is a strong advantage
• Exposure to defense, security, aerospace, industry, or public sector tenders is a plus
• Strong writing and document structuring skills
• Good command of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Ability to manage several files and tasks in parallel
• Good understanding of supplier coordination, order follow-up, lead times, and document compliance
• Fluent in Arabic and English

We are looking for someone who demonstrates:

• Strong interpersonal skills
• High level of organization
• Reliability and sense of responsibility
• Ability to work autonomously
• Practical mindset, rigor, and solution-oriented attitude
• Ability to work under pressure and meet short deadlines
• Professional maturity, discretion, and confidentiality
• Strong ownership and follow-up discipline

 

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted