Operations Project Lead - Strategic Program Support

IFZA Dubai; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Free Zone Community in Dubai is seeking a Project Assistant to support the Head of Operations. In this role, you will assist in planning and tracking key initiatives, build structured reports, and improve processes to ensure efficient operations. You will manage critical communications and act as an extension of leadership. Candidates should have a background in project management with relevant experience, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in project management tools.

Benefits

24 Working days as annual leave

Annual flight home

Life insurance plan

Medical insurance plan with upgrade option

Opportunities to learn and develop

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in PMO, project coordination, operations or business analysis.
• Experience in building clear presentations and reports.
• Ability to convert raw inputs into concise materials.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Operations as a strategic and execution partner.
• Maintain RAID logs, risk registers, and milestone trackers.
• Liaise across departments to ensure alignment.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Ability to manage multiple streams

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Tools

Asana

Jira

Trello

Job description

A leading Free Zone Community in Dubai is seeking a Project Assistant to support the Head of Operations. In this role, you will assist in planning and tracking key initiatives, build structured reports, and improve processes to ensure efficient operations. You will manage critical communications and act as an extension of leadership. Candidates should have a background in project management with relevant experience, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in project management tools.