IT Project Manager (Gaming)

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

Job summary

A dynamic technology firm is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead technology and product initiatives in the gaming sector. Responsibilities include coordinating with stakeholders, preparing project plans, and ensuring that delivery timelines are met. Ideal candidates should have 4-8 years of experience managing tech projects, preferably in gaming, along with strong project management certifications. The role requires on-site availability and the ability to work under tight constraints.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Coordinate between stakeholders and solution providers.
• Prepare project plans, timelines, and risk registers.
• Act as single point of contact for delivery decisions.

Skills

Project management (PMP, PRINCE2, Agile)

Technical fluency

Experience in gaming projects

Stakeholder management

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.