Project Manager

MBZUAI (Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence); Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

MBZUAI is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join its Strategy Team. This role involves developing strategic project plans, tracking progress, and providing insights that impact senior leadership decisions. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience and a strong understanding of project management methodologies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years of project management experience.
• Experience with consultancy companies or top academic institutes.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic project plans and track progress.
• Provide analyses and briefings on project outcomes.
• Ensure project execution aligns with university objectives.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Agile Methodology

PRINCE2

Education

PMP Certification

Tools

Asana

Gantt Charts

Job description

MBZUAI's Strategy Team is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Project Manager to join our PMO and contribute significantly to the university's strategic initiatives. This distinctive role offers broad exposure to strategic initiatives across MBZUAI, working closely with various key functions, including research, academic affairs, and administration, to ensure project alignment with university-wide objectives.

As a Project Manager, you will be essential in developing strategic project plans, tracking progress against key strategic goals, and providing insightful analyses and briefings on project outcomes and their impact on MBZUAI's strategic direction. Your work will impact senior leadership decisions, ensuring that project execution effectively supports the university's mission and ambitions in the rapidly evolving field of AI.

Experience required:

• Minimum 8+ years of progressive project management experience, including experience working with consultancy companies or top academic institutes.
• Proven ability to lead and manage complex situations and translate strategic objectives into actionable project plans.
• Demonstrating strong project management methodology understanding, often through PMP, includes implementing frameworks like PRINCE2 and Agile (Scrum, Kanban) with tools like Asana and Gantt charts.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and manage evolving priorities.
• PMP or equivalent certification is a plus