Project Assistant-PMP (UAE)

سانتكتشور لحلول البرمجيات الصحية; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare software solutions company in Dubai is seeking a Project Assistant to support project management activities and ensure successful project delivery. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree, 3-6 years of relevant experience, and strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills. Familiarity with project management tools such as JIRA and Microsoft Project is required. This role involves coordinating tasks, monitoring project progress, and facilitating communication among team members.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years work experience as a Project Assistant or similar role.
• PMP certification is a plus.
• Experience in project management from conception to delivery.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project management activities and resources.
• Assign tasks to internal teams and assist with schedule management.
• Ensure that clients' needs are met as projects evolve.

Skills

Project Management

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Multitasking

Time Management

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

JIRA

Job description

Role Summary

Project Assistant responsibilities include working closely with our Project Manager to prepare comprehensive action plans, including resources, timeframes, and budgets for projects.

Ultimately, the Project Assistants duties are to ensure that all projects are completed on time, within budget and meet high quality standards.

Primary Responsibilities

• Coordinate project management activities, resources, equipment, and information
• Assign tasks to internal teams and assist with schedule management.
• Make sure that clients needs are met as projects evolve.
• Help prepare budgets.
• Analyze risks and opportunities.
• Oversee project procurement management.
• Monitor project progress and handle any issues that arise.
• Work collaboratively with the project manager and team to maximize productivity.
• Collaborate with the whole project team, contributing to the entire project lifecycle.
• Organize and monitor schedules and see that deadlines are met.
• Coordinate efforts within the team and with outside consultants efficiently.
• Report updates verbally and in written form to management.
• Monitor project deliverables as well as timelines and help ensure resources are used efficiently.
• Help discern requirements and assign tasks to team members.
• Complete any necessary administrative tasks, such as research and email.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation, plans and reports.
• Demonstrate commitment to clients' needs and confidentiality continuously.
• Act as the point of contact and communicate project status to all participants.

Job Requirements

• Bachelors degree in related field.
• Proven 3-6 years work experience as a Project Assistant or similar role.
• PMP certification is a plus.
• Experience in project management, from conception to delivery.
• An ability to prepare and interpret flowcharts, schedules, and step-by-step action plans.
• Solid organizational skills, including multitasking and time-management.
• Strong client-facing and teamwork skills.
• Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work on tight deadlines.

Excellent Computer Skills, Including Experience With Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel

• Significant hands-on experience with MS Project, Visio, JIRA.
• Collaborative working style and team-player attitude.
• Positive and encouraging personality.
• Able to work independently with little supervision.
• Highly motivated with a strong work ethic.
• Reliable, trustworthy, and committed to the team's success.