Account / Project Manager

Marcilly Recruitment; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 223,200 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading boutique creative agency in Abu Dhabi seeks an organized Account / Project Manager to ensure smooth project delivery and act as the liaison between the client and creative teams. Responsibilities include managing timelines, maintaining communication, and supporting ongoing projects. The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years of experience in a similar role and be fluent in English and Arabic. Salary ranges from AED 20,000 to 25,000 per month, with potential hybrid flexibility for those based in Dubai.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a client-facing role.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills for stakeholder interactions.

Responsibilities

• Manage project timelines, deliverables, and workflows.
• Act as main contact between client and creative teams.
• Track project progress and manage deadlines effectively.

Skills

Fluent in English

Fluent in Arabic

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Project management

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

Account / Project Manager – Boutique Creative Agency – Abu Dhabi

Marcilly Recruitment’s client, a highly regarded boutique creative agency, is seeking an organised, commercially minded Account / Project Manager to join their team in Abu Dhabi.

This is a full-time, client-facing role supporting a high-profile client´s account. The successful candidate will be embedded within the client’s offices in Abu Dhabi, acting as the key liaison between the client’s marketing team and the agency’s London-based creative team.

Please note, the following are essential requirements:

• Currently based in Dubai or Abu Dhabi
• Fluent in both English and Arabic (written and spoken)
• Available to start immediately

The role will focus on ensuring the smooth delivery of ongoing creative projects, campaigns and content across multiple workstreams, maintaining high standards, clear communication and efficient processes at all times.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing project timelines, deliverables and workflows across multiple campaigns
• Acting as the main point of contact between client and creative teams
• Interpreting and adapting briefs to ensure clear and accurate delivery
• Tracking project progress and proactively managing deadlines
• Preparing meeting agendas, taking detailed notes and circulating action points
• Supporting campaign research and pitch preparation
• Maintaining project documentation, trackers and internal systems
• Supporting the delivery of ongoing content, campaigns and creative assets

The ideal candidate will have:

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a client-facing role (agency or in-house)
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail
• The ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills and confidence working with stakeholders
• A commercial mindset with the ability to manage time and budgets effectively
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach
• Experience with project management tools is advantageous but not essential

Additional details:

• Location: Abu Dhabi (with potential hybrid flexibility for candidates based in Dubai)
• Hours: 40 hours per week (8/9am – 5/6pm)
• Salary: Starting from AED 20,000 – 25,000 per month, with flexibility for the right candidate