Assistant Project Lead

Info Resume Edge; Dubai; On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Assistant Project Lead to support the Project Lead in managing projects efficiently within budget and deadlines. This role involves coordinating team efforts, maintaining documentation, tracking project progress, and ensuring effective communication with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field, relevant experience in project coordination, and strong skills in organization, communication, and problem-solving.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in project coordination or support role.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, etc.).
• Attention to detail and problem-solving mindset.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing detailed project plans, timelines, and resource allocation.
• Coordinate and communicate with cross-functional teams.
• Track project budgets and support cost control efforts.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Communication

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Engineering or related field

Tools

MS Project

Asana

Jira

Trello

Job description

The Assistant Project Lead supports the Project Lead in planning executing and finalizing projects according to deadlines and within budget. This role involves coordinating team efforts maintaining project documentation tracking progress and ensuring effective communication among stakeholders to meet project goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in developing detailed project plans timelines and resource allocation

• Coordinate and communicate with cross-functional teams to ensure task completion

• Monitor project milestones deliverables and overall progress

• Prepare and maintain project documentation reports and presentations

• Help identify risks and propose mitigation strategies

• Track project budgets and support cost control efforts

• Ensure compliance with project management standards and organizational procedures

• Facilitate team meetings take meeting notes and follow up on action items

• Communicate project updates to stakeholders and escalate issues when necessary

• Support the Project Lead in managing client relationships and expectations

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelors degree in Project Management Business Administration Engineering or a related field

• 24 years of experience in project coordination or a related support role

• Familiarity with project management methodologies (Agile Waterfall etc.)

• Proficiency in MS Office and project management tools (e.g. MS Project Asana Jira Trello)

• Strong organizational and time management skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities

• Attention to detail and problem-solving mindset

Preferred Attributes:

• Project Management Certification (CAPM PMP or similar) is a plus

• Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks

• Strong team collaboration and interpersonal skills

• Adaptability to changing priorities and environments