Project Manager

Blue Ocean Academy; Dubai; On-site; AED 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Ocean Academy seeks an experienced Project Manager/Business Analyst to drive technology projects from idea through delivery in the UAE. You will gather requirements, create BRDs/FRDs, and translate needs into scalable solutions, coordinating with developers, QA, and stakeholders to ensure timely, high-quality outcomes.

You will analyze processes, propose improvements, manage backlogs, and deliver dashboards to track risks and progress in an education tech setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience as a Project Manager and/or Business Analyst in a technology-driven environment.
• Proven experience managing end-to-end technology projects (gathering requirements, planning, execution, delivery).
• Strong understanding of Agile and Scrum methodologies.
• Proficiency in SQL and Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Working knowledge of APIs, databases, system architecture, and integrations.
• Hands-on experience with JIRA, Confluence, or similar tools.
• Experience in preparing BRDs, FRDs, functional specs, user stories, and process docs.
• Familiarity with wireframing, workflow mapping, and process modelling tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and stakeholder collaboration.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities with timely delivery.
• EdTech/LMS exposure preferred; education technology solutions are a plus.
• Certifications such as PMP, PMI-ACP, or CSM are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the complete project lifecycle from initiation to post-delivery support.
• Define scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, milestones, and resources with stakeholders.
• Discuss with business stakeholders to understand requirements and expectations.
• Translate business requirements into BRDs/FRDs and user stories.
• Collaborate with developers and architects to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Analyze processes to identify gaps and opportunities for improvement and automation.
• Lead Agile/Scrum execution: sprints, stand-ups, reviews, retrospectives.
• Prioritize backlog using RICE, MoSCoW, Kano considering value and feasibility.
• Coordinate with QA, API teams, and system integrators to enable delivery.
• Create dashboards and reports to monitor progress, risks, and deliverables.
• Maintain project documentation: plans, requirements, meeting notes, change requests.

Skills

Agile/Scrum

SQL

Excel

Communication

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Multi-project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

• Oversee the complete project lifecycle, from project initiation, requirement gathering, gap analysis, and feasibility assessment to planning, execution, implementation, and post-delivery support.
  

• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, milestones, and resource requirements in coordination with relevant stakeholders.
  

• Conduct detailed discussions with business stakeholders to understand operational requirements, business challenges, and project expectations.
  

• Gather, analyze, document, and translate business requirements into functional specifications, Business Requirement Documents (BRDs), Functional Requirement Documents (FRDs), and user stories.
  

• Work closely with development and technical teams to ensure business requirements are clearly understood and translated into effective technical solutions.
  

• Analyze existing business processes and workflows to identify gaps, inefficiencies, and opportunities for process improvement, automation, and optimization.
  

• Recommend and implement process reengineering initiatives to improve operational efficiency and align business processes with organizational objectives.
  

• Lead project execution using Agile/Scrum methodologies, including sprint planning, daily stand-up meetings, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
  

• Manage and prioritize project backlogs, features, and requirements based on business value, urgency, and technical feasibility using frameworks such as RICE, MoSCoW, and Kano.
  

• Coordinate with developers, technical architects, QA teams, and other stakeholders to facilitate project implementation and resolve technical or functional dependencies.
  

• Maintain a working understanding of APIs, databases, system architecture, and third-party integrations to facilitate effective communication between business and technical teams.
  

• Coordinate system integration activities and ensure seamless functionality and communication between different applications and platforms.
  

• Conduct data analysis using SQL and Microsoft Excel to extract, validate, interpret, and analyze data for business decision-making and project performance monitoring.
  

• Develop project dashboards, progress reports, and performance tracking mechanisms to provide management with visibility into project status, risks, and deliverables.
  

• Create wireframes, mockups, workflow diagrams, process maps, and other visual documentation to communicate business requirements and proposed solutions.
  

• Utilize JIRA and other project management tools to manage project tasks, track progress, maintain backlogs, monitor deliverables, and generate reports.
  

• Coordinate User Acceptance Testing (UAT), validate project deliverables against business requirements, identify functional gaps, and ensure issues are resolved before deployment.
  

• Monitor project risks, issues, dependencies, and changes, ensuring appropriate mitigation plans and timely escalation wherever required.
  

• Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including project plans, requirement specifications, meeting notes, change requests, and implementation reports.
  

• Ensure projects are delivered within agreed timelines, budgets, scope, and quality standards while maintaining effective communication with all stakeholders.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
  

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience as a Project Manager and/or Business Analyst within a technology-driven environment.
  

• Proven experience in managing end-to-end technology projects, including requirement gathering, planning, execution, implementation, and delivery.
  

• Strong understanding and practical experience in Agile and Scrum methodologies.
  

• Proficiency in SQL and Microsoft Excel for data analysis, reporting, and data validation.
  

• Working knowledge of APIs, databases, system architecture, and application integrations.
  

• Hands-on experience with JIRA, Confluence, or similar project management and collaboration tools.
  

• Experience in preparing BRDs, FRDs, functional specifications, user stories, and process documentation.
  

• Familiarity with wireframing, workflow mapping, and process modelling tools.
  

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, and project management skills.
  

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  

• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities while ensuring timely execution and delivery.
  

• Prior experience in the EdTech industry is highly preferred, particularly exposure to Learning Management Systems (LMS), digital learning platforms, student management systems, or education technology solutions.
  

• Certifications such as PMP, PMI-ACP, Certified Scrum Master (CSM), or relevant Business Analysis certifications will be an added advantage.