Project Manager

Nabat; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

International R&D collaboration

Competitive startup environment

Job summary

Nabat is seeking a highly organized Project Manager to lead planning, execution, and delivery of complex environmental projects in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The role requires balancing priorities, mitigating risks, and delivering sustainable outcomes with multi-stakeholder collaboration.

The candidate should have 5+ years in environmental project management, with knowledge of mangrove or coastal ecosystems preferred. A PMP or similar certification is a plus, English fluency required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Ecology, Sustainability, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage project strategies, objectives, timelines, and execution plans across multiple environmental projects.
• Lead end-to-end lifecycle of projects from initiation to closeout within scope, budget, and quality standards.
• Coordinate internal teams, external partners, and stakeholders to ensure alignment and efficient resource utilization.
• Draft, review, and edit high-quality technical environmental reports and assessments.
• Proactively identify, assess, and manage project risks to minimize impact on delivery.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Multi-project management

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science/Engineering/Ecology/Sustainability

PMP certification (preferred)

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

Nabat is a climate-tech startup based in the UAE using advanced technology to protect and restore natural ecosystems with precision and scale! We operate at the intersection of ecological & environmental sciences, GIS, AI, and robotics. Our mission is to enable data-driven, science-backed ecosystem management and restoration at the speed and scale necessary to address the critical challenges of climate change, deforestation, land erosion, and biodiversity loss. Our comprehensive solution - consisting of ecosystem management software, precision aerial seeding drones, AI & ecological models, and restoration services - is already being used to plant millions of mangroves in the UAE. But we’re just getting started, as we build our platform to serve the needs of coastal, marine and arid ecosystems around the world.

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Project Manager to lead the planning, execution, and delivery of multiple complex environmental projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project and environmental management, with a proven ability to balance competing priorities, mitigate risks, and ensure successful outcomes in dynamic, multi-stakeholder environments. This role requires strong leadership, analytical thinking, and the ability to apply both strategic direction and technical understanding to achieve sustainable results.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Execution

• Develop, implement, and manage project strategies, objectives, timelines, and execution plans across multiple environmental projects.
• Lead the end-to-end lifecycle of projects from initiation to closeout, ensuring timely delivery within scope, budget, and quality standards.
• Translate complex environmental objectives into actionable project plans that reflect organizational goals and client expectations.
• Understanding of local environmental regulatory frameworks around mangrove ecosystem, coastal and arid habitats.

Multi-Project Management

• Manage multiple concurrent projects with varying levels of complexity and competing deadlines.
• Coordinate internal teams, external partners, and stakeholders to ensure alignment and efficient resource utilization.

Analytical & Problem-Solving Expertise

• Evaluate complex situations and datasets to identify root causes, risks, and opportunities.
• Select appropriate methods and techniques to resolve technical and operational challenges, leveraging both internal and external resources.

Risk Management & Reporting

• Proactively identify, assess, and manage project risks to minimize impact on delivery.
• Maintain accurate tracking of project performance, schedules, milestones, and budgets.
• Prepare and deliver regular progress reports, technical documentation, and stakeholder updates.

Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE)

• Implement the organization’s HSE standards across all project phases.
• Ensure all regulatory, safety, and sustainability requirements are consistently met or exceeded during project execution.

Environmental Reporting & Compliance

• Draft, review, and edit high-quality technical environmental reports and assessments.
• Ensure compliance with all environmental regulations, permits, and legal requirements.
• Support internal auditing and regulatory reporting efforts.

Quality Assurance & Conflict Resolution

• Monitor work quality across teams and identify areas for improvement.
• Identify and address potential conflicts or project challenges early, taking corrective action to keep projects on track.

Customer Onboarding & Community Engagement

• Oversee customer onboarding processes to ensure successful integration with the organization’s platform.
• Promote platform adoption and monitor usage to maintain high customer satisfaction (CSAT) metrics.
• Facilitate cross-departmental communication to address and resolve customer-reported issues efficiently.
• Lead and coordinate community engagement activities related to project delivery, ensuring alignment with stakeholder expectations and environmental objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Ecology, Sustainability, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience managing environmental or sustainability-focused projects.
• Prior experience working with mangrove, coastal, or arid ecosystems is strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management abilities.
• High proficiency in project management tools
• Experience in preparing environmental reports and conducting regulatory compliance checks.
• Solid understanding of regional environmental laws and permitting processes (especially within GCC region).
• PMP or similar project management certification is a plus.
• Fluency in English required; Arabic is a plus.

Why join Nabat?

• Join a well-funded early-stage tech startup at the intersection of some of the most exciting, disruptive and innovative technologies in the world - geospatial AI, remote sensing, drone robotics, ecology & agricultural science
• Design, build and shape a product from the ground up using your unique skills and expertise
• Work with a truly international and world-class R&D team both within Nabat and in collaboration with 1200+ researchers, scientists and technologists in the larger Advanced Technology Research Council (https://www.atrc.gov.ae/), Technology Innovation Institute (https://www.tii.ae/), and VentureOne (https://www.ventureone.ae/) ecosystem.
• Relocate to Abu Dhabi – one of the safest, most livable, expat-friendly cities in the world - with an "all inclusive" relocation package for you and your family, that includes work & residence visa sponsorship, relocation flights, orientation tour, school and house search, and hotel stay until you find your new home
• Make a real and direct impact to solving the most critical challenges of our time – climate change and ecosystem loss!

What is the hiring process like?

• Initial screening call with a member of our Talent team to ensure expectations and experience aligns
• First interview with hiring manager about the role and ask questions – Georges Ibrahim, Head of Operations, Nabat
• Case Study to assess your capabilities.
• Third interview with a senior leader to assess culture fit and give you opportunity to meet your future stakeholders
• Hiring decision and conditional offer
• Security clearance and final offer
• Relocation to the UAE and onboarding!

At Nabat, we’re not just building technology — we’re shaping the future of sustainable agriculture through innovation and collaboration. If you’re passionate about making a real-world impact and working alongside a diverse team of curious minds, we’d love to hear from you. Join us in transforming data into solutions that matter.