ABOUT US:

Founded in 2018, Skyports is at the forefront of the Advanced Air Mobility revolution, developing and operating cutting-edge infrastructure for electric air taxis and leveraging drone technology to transform business operations across industries.
Our business is split into two key areas:
Skyports Infrastructure plays a vital role in the Urban Air Mobility ecosystem, designing, building, owning, and operating vertiports that enable eVTOL operators to take off and land in cities around the world.
Skyports Drone Services uses drones to streamline logistics, capture data, and enhance operational efficiency, with a focus on rural deliveries, surveying, surveillance, and maritime services.
With our presence in this dynamic, high-growth industry, there has never been a more exciting time to be part of our mission to reshape the future of air mobility.

THE ROLE:

Skyports are currently looking to recruit a highly motivated and experienced Project Manager to lead our Air Taxi project with the RTA and Joby Aviation.
The Project Manager will be responsible for managing and overseeing Skyports’ vertiport development and operations activities in Dubai, coordinating diverse project teams and workstreams, providing regular reporting to internal and external stakeholders and ensuring timely delivery.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Day-to-day management and coordination of project workstreams, defining project processes and ensuring team members understand their roles and responsibilities;
• Acting as the main point of contact for the project;
• Develop, implement and monitor project plans and timelines, ensuring project objectives are met within budget and schedule constraints;
• Facilitate team meetings, project reviews, and risk assessments to ensure project goals are met while identifying and mitigating risks or bottlenecks;
• Ensure that project risks are identified, assessed, and mitigated in a timely and effective manner;
• Coordinate with the relevant discipline leads to monitor their progress and ensure accountability;
• Monitor and report project progress to senior management, identifying any potential issues or delays and recommending corrective actions;
• Manage project finances, including forecasting and tracking project expenses, and ensuring that costs are managed within budget constraints; and
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including government agencies, contractors, and suppliers, to ensure project delivery.