Project Assistant-PMP (UAE)

سانتكتشور لحلول البرمجيات الصحية; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in health software solutions is seeking a Project Assistant to support project management activities. The role involves coordinating tasks, managing schedules, and ensuring projects meet deadlines and quality standards. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and 3-6 years of relevant experience, along with strong organizational and communication skills. Proficiency in project management tools like MS Project and JIRA is essential.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years experience as a Project Assistant or similar role.
• PMP certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project management activities and resources.
• Monitor project progress and handle issues.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Teamwork

Client-facing Skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

MS Project

Visio

JIRA

Microsoft PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Role Summary

Project Assistant responsibilities include working closely with our Project Manager to prepare comprehensive action plans, including resources, timeframes, and budgets for projects. The role will perform various coordinating tasks, like schedule and risk management, along with administrative duties, like maintaining project documentation, setting up meetings & taking minutes of the meeting, preparing presentations & reports and handling project related queries.

Ultimately, the Project Assistants duties are to ensure that all projects are completed on time, within budget and meet high quality standards.

Primary Responsibilities

Coordinate project management activities, resources, equipment, and information

Assign tasks to internal teams and assist with schedule management.

Make sure that clients needs are met as projects evolve.

Help prepare budgets.

Analyze risks and opportunities.

Oversee project procurement management.

Monitor project progress and handle any issues that arise.

Work collaboratively with the project manager and team to maximize productivity.

Collaborate with the whole project team, contributing to the entire project lifecycle.

Organize and monitor schedules and see that deadlines are met.

Coordinate efforts within the team and with outside consultants efficiently

Report updates verbally and in written form to management

Monitor project deliverables as well as timelines and help ensure resources are used efficiently.

Help discern requirements and assign tasks to team members.

Complete any necessary administrative tasks, such as research and email.

Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation, plans and reports.

Demonstrate commitment to clients' needs and confidentiality continuously.

Act as the point of contact and communicate project status to all participants.

Job Requirements

Bachelors degree in related field.

Proven 3-6 years work experience as a Project Assistant or similar role.

PMP certification is a plus.

Experience in project management, from conception to delivery

An ability to prepare and interpret flowcharts, schedules, and step-by-step action plans.

Solid organizational skills, including multitasking and time-management.

Strong client-facing and teamwork skills

Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills.

Ability to work on tight deadlines.

Excellent Computer Skills, Including Experience With Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel

Significant hands-on experience with MS Project, Visio, JIRA.

Collaborative working style and team-player attitude

Positive and encouraging personality.

Able to work independently with little supervision.

Highly motivated with a strong work ethic

Reliable, trustworthy, and committed to the team's success