Sr. Manager/Studio Planning & Delivery

e& UAE; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UAE is seeking a Project Manager to oversee design and content projects. The role involves developing project roadmaps, managing budgets, and ensuring cross-functional alignment. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in project management and at least 5 years of experience in a digital content environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in a design studio or digital content environment.
• Experience managing large-scale projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement project roadmaps and timelines.
• Oversee end-to-end delivery process across teams.
• Manage operational and project budgets.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Coordination

Agile

Education

Bachelor's degree in Project Management

Certifications in Agile

Certifications in Scrum

Certifications in PMP

Job description

Job Description

Project & Delivery Management

• Develop and implement project roadmaps, timelines, and resource allocation plans for both design and content teams.
• Oversee the end-to-end delivery process, ensuring smooth execution across design, content, and CMS.
• Ensure all projects follow an agile, sprint-based approach, integrating design and content development into sprint cycles.
• Manage and prioritize the project pipeline in collaboration with Product, Marketing, and Technology teams.
• Ensure cross-functional alignment with UX, UI, content, and CMS teams for seamless execution.
• Stakeholder & Resource Coordination
• Work closely with designers, content strategists, CMS managers, and project managers to ensure alignment.
• Coordinate with business units, IT, and digital channel owners to balance business needs with design feasibility.
• Ensure clear communication and expectation-setting with senior leadership and external vendors.
• Budgeting & Risk Management
• Manage operational and project budgets, ensuring cost efficiency while maintaining quality and innovation.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, developing contingency plans where necessary.
• Optimize resource utilization across UX/UI, digital content, and CMS teams.
• Performance Monitoring & Continuous Improvement
• Establish KPIs and performance tracking frameworks for design and content projects.
• Implement data-driven insights to enhance workflow efficiency and team productivity.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and process optimization within the design studio.
  
  

Qualifications

Qualifications & Experience:

Education

• Required: Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Design, Business, or a related field.
• Desired: Certifications in Agile, Scrum, or PMP are a plus.
  
  

Experience

• Required: Minimum 5 years in a design studio or digital content environment, with experience managing large-scale projects.
• Strong background in project management, stakeholder coordination, and digital design/content workflows.
• Experience working in an agile or cross-functional team structure.