IT Project Manager

The Project Manager will be planning, execution, and finalization of IT projects according to strict deadlines and within scope and budget. This role will involve coordinating resources, managing stakeholders, and ensuring project deliverables align with business goals. The Project Manager will work closely with senior team members to gain experience and progressively take on greater responsibilities.

Core42 is the UAE’s national-scale enabler for cloud and generative AI, combining G42 Group’s expertise across multiple technology disciplines into a single platform for public sector and large enterprise transformations. Building on our capabilities as sovereign cloud and HPC specialist, we bring generative AI, cybersecurity, professional and managed services expertise to enable national-scale program deployments across industries.

Project activities:

1. Assist in defining project scope, objectives, and deliverables that align with business goals.
2. Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and documentation.
3. Track project milestones and deliverables, and report project progress to stakeholders.

Team Collaboration:

1. Work with cross-functional teams to ensure tasks are completed on schedule.
2. Facilitate communication between IT teams, business stakeholders, and vendors.
3. Support resource allocation to meet project demands.

Risk and Issue Management:

1. Identify potential project risks and issues, and escalate them to senior project managers.
2. Assist in implementing mitigation strategies for risks and addressing issues that may impact project timelines or quality.

Documentation and Reporting:

1. Prepare project status reports, meeting minutes, and other project-related documents.
2. Maintain accurate project documentation and ensure all project records are updated.

Support Budget and Financial Tracking:

1. Assist in tracking project expenses and ensuring projects are delivered within budget.
2. Provide regular updates on project financials to senior managers.

Quality Assurance:

1. Help ensure project deliverables meet the agreed quality standards.
2. Assist in conducting post-project evaluations and implementing improvements for future projects.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Management, or related field.
• 6-8 years of experience in project management or IT-related roles is preferred.

• Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Planview, Jira, Trello).
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Basic understanding of IT infrastructure and software development processes is a plus.
• Certification in Project Management (CAPM or PMP) is a plus.

Skills:

• Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with internal teams and stakeholders.
• Basic knowledge of risk and change management.

What we look for

If you are a performance-driven, inquisitive mind with the agility to adapt to ambiguity, you will fit right in. You should be eager to explore opportunities to build meaningful collaborations with stakeholders and aspire to create unique customer-centric solutions. Bias for action and a passion to conquer new frontiers in the AI space is at the heart of the Core42 community.

What working at Core42 offers

Culture: An open, diverse and inclusive environment with a global vision that encourages personal growth and focuses on ground-breaking, industry-first innovations.

Career: Outstanding learning, development & growth opportunities via structured training programs and innovative, high-tech projects.

Work-Life: A hybrid work policy to strike the perfect balance between office and home.

Rewards: A competitive remuneration package with a host of perks including healthcare, education support, leave benefits and more.

If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.