Project Manager

Antons Recruitment Agency; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead complex technology projects across software development and security domains in Dubai. The successful candidate will have over 3 years of experience in managing projects, a strong understanding of Agile methodologies, and excellent stakeholder management skills. Responsibilities include planning and executing multiple projects, coordinating cross-functional teams, and ensuring quality standards are met throughout the project lifecycle. This role offers opportunities to work with advanced technologies.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Project Manager in technology or software development.
• Proven experience managing API, backend, cloud, or security-focused projects.
• Strong understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and Agile delivery models.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute and deliver technology and software development projects.
• Define project scope, timelines and milestones.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including developers, QA, and DevOps.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Agile methodologies

Risk Management

Communication Skills

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Trello

Asana

MS Project

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and deliver complex technology projects across software development, security, and infrastructure domains. The role requires strong coordination between engineering, DevOps, security, and business stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and deliver multiple technology and software development projects end-to-end.

• Define project scope, timelines, milestones, and resource allocation.

• Coordinate cross-functional teams including developers, QA, DevOps, security, and penetration testing teams.

• Manage project delivery within Agile / Scrum or hybrid methodologies.

• Track progress, manage risks, dependencies, and resolve blockers proactively.

• Ensure alignment between business objectives and technical execution.

• Oversee project documentation, reporting, and stakeholder communication.

• Support CI/CD-driven delivery pipelines, ensuring smooth releases and environment readiness.

• Ensure security, compliance, and quality requirements are integrated into project plans.

• Manage vendors, third-party partners, and external stakeholders when required.

Required Skills & Experience

• 3+ years of experience as a Project Manager in technology, software development, or engineering environments.

• Proven experience managing API, backend, cloud, or security-focused projects.

• Strong understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and Agile delivery models.

• Experience working alongside DevOps and CI/CD teams.

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Technical & Process Knowledge

• Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, Kanban, or hybrid frameworks.

• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines, release management, and deployment workflows.

• Exposure to cloud platforms, API-based architectures, and security best practices is a plus.

• Experience with project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, Trello, Asana, or MS Project.