IT Project Manager (Gaming)

Brainlake; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to drive technology and product initiatives in the gaming sector. The ideal candidate will have 4 to 8 years of experience in digital project management, a proven track record in gaming projects, and strong skills in coordinating with stakeholders. The role requires project management certification and comfort working under tight deadlines. This position is based on-site in Abu Dhabi.

Qualifications

• 4 to 8 years of experience managing digital or tech projects.
• Proven track record delivering projects in the gaming sector.
• Strong project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate between client stakeholders and development teams.
• Prepare detailed project plans and timelines.
• Act as the single point of contact for execution and delivery.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Technical fluency

Agile methodologies

Education

PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile certification

Job description

About The Role

We're looking for an experienced IT Project Manager to lead the delivery of technology and product initiatives in the gaming sector. The role requires someone who has managed gaming-related projects end-to-end, with strong project management capabilities, a technical mindset, and the ability to navigate fast-paced stakeholder environments.

What You'll Do

• Coordinate between client stakeholders, developers, designers, and solution providers to ensure delivery remains on track
• Prepare detailed project plans, timelines, risk registers, and stakeholder updates
• Act as the single point of contact for day-to-day execution, escalation handling, and delivery decisions
• Align scope, budget, and technical feasibility within project constraints
• Track KPIs, identify delivery bottlenecks, and propose process improvements
• Report progress to senior leadership with clear, concise updates
• Ensure QA and deployment cycles are managed properly and timelines are met

Requirements

• 4 to 8 years of experience managing digital or tech projects
• Proven track record delivering projects in the gaming sector
• Strong project management experience (ideally PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile certified)
• Technical fluency to liaise with engineering teams confidently
• Previous experience working on-site with fast-moving organizations
• Comfortable working under time and budget constraints
• Available to work on-site
• Not required to be Arabic-speaking