Junior Project Manager

GW Products; Dubai; On-site; AED 146,000 - 221,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic company in Dubai is seeking a proactive Junior Project Lead to thrive in a fast-paced environment. The role involves managing project plans using Odoo, developing process diagrams, and ensuring project completion with strong follow-up skills. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field and have 1-2 years of relevant experience. Strong analytical skills, stakeholder management, and the ability to work on USA hours are critical for success.

Benefits

Continuous learning and growth potential

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of proven hands-on experience with project management tools.
• Ability to manage multi-nested projects and Gantt charts.
• Experience in developing internal processes and procedures is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Create, manage, and track multi-level project plans using Odoo.
• Develop and execute workflows and process diagrams.
• Ensure timely execution and accountability across projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Project Management

Tools

Odoo Projects

Microsoft Visio

Miro

Job description

About the Role : We are seeking a proactive and highly organized Junior Project Lead to join our on-site team.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment where the ability to quickly develop, implement, and manage process flows and Gantt charts is critical to success.

The ideal candidate MUST have hands-on expertise in project management tools, preferably Odoo Projects.

Must also have hands-on experience with Microsoft Visio, Miro, or any other flow-charting software.

Strong follow-up, execution, and analytical skills are essential.

Flexibility to work USA hours regularly is also expected as per needs.

Key Responsibilities :

• Independently create, manage, and track multi-level project plans using Odoo project management software, including dependencies, timelines, budgets, and Gantt charts.
• Rapidly develop and execute project workflows and process diagrams using Microsoft Visio or another flow-charting software to meet evolving business needs.
• Design and maintain interactive dashboards with project data to support visibility and performance tracking.
• Ensure consistent and proactive follow-up with all team members to drive timely execution and accountability.
• MUST possess exceptional stakeholder management and task follow-up skills, with a strong ability to track, chase, and close action items to ensure project completion within tight deadlines.
• Apply strong analytical skills to interpret project data, identify trends, and support smart, data-driven decisions.
• Operate in a fast-moving, deadline-driven environment, where multiple projects and deliverables are progressing simultaneously.
• Identify risks and roadblocks early and take ownership of resolution paths.
• Contribute to the development of standard operating procedures to streamline and improve project delivery.
• Collaborate cross-functionally and work USA hours regularly, as needed.

Qualifications & requirements :

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Project Management, or a related field.
• 1-2 years of proven hands-on experience on complex projects working with project management tools (managing multi-nested projects and Gantt charts). Experience with flow charting tools for developing detailed process flows and diagrams. Very strong analytical, execution, and follow-up capabilities.
• Ability to perform under pressure and manage multiple priorities efficiently.
• Experience developing internal processes and procedures is an added advantage.
• Comfortable with working USA hours on an ongoing basis.

What We Offer :

• Hands-on lead role in real-time project execution.
• A dynamic, collaborative, and fast-paced on-site environment with continuous learning and growth potential.