Project Manager – AI Initiatives

Times World; Dubai; On-site; AED 279,000 - 390,600; Full time

Job summary

Times World in Dubai is seeking a Project Manager to lead innovation-driven projects within their cross-functional team. This role involves managing experimental projects and transforming ideas into viable solutions aligned with cutting-edge technologies.

The ideal candidate will have over 13 years of IT experience, including 4-6 years in project management, and a strong understanding of emerging technologies such as AI/ML and cloud platforms. PMP certification is required.

Qualifications

• 13+ years of overall IT experience, with 4-6 years in project management.
• Strong understanding of emerging technologies and digital transformation.
• Demonstrated ability to drive validation through experimentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end planning and execution of innovation-driven projects.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to transform ideas into prototypes.
• Conduct market and trend research to identify emerging technologies.

Skills

Project management

Agile methodologies

Communication skills

Ability to navigate ambiguity

Education

PMP certification

Tools

Jira

Job description

Department: Product Development
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Dubai

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Project Manager to lead our cross‑functional Innovation Team. In this role, you will be at the forefront of discovering, validating, and delivering cutting‑edge technologies and solutions that align with Timesworld’s mission to stay ahead of the curve. You'll manage experimental projects, champion a culture of rapid prototyping, and bring bold ideas to life.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end planning and execution of innovation-driven projects, from concept to implementation.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders, including data scientists, developers, designers, and product leads, to transform ideas into viable prototypes and MVPs.
• Establish clear goals, timelines, and success metrics for innovation initiatives.
• Conduct market and trend research to identify emerging technologies and business opportunities.
• Promote agile methodologies, rapid iteration, and lean experimentation.
• Balance exploration with delivery – ensuring innovations meet real-world business needs and timelines.
• Facilitate brainstorming sessions, design sprints, and innovation workshops.
• Track performance metrics, risks, budgets, and resource allocations.
• Serve as the communication bridge between executive leadership and technical teams.
• Foster a culture of creativity, experimentation, and continuous improvement.

Requirements (Qualifications/Experience/Competencies)

• 13+ years of overall IT experience, with 4–6 years of Project management.
• Strong understanding of emerging technologies such as AI/ML, automation, IoT, cloud platforms, and digital transformation trends.
• Demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity, explore hypotheses, and drive validation through experimentation.
• Ability to balance innovation with deliverables, timelines, and business priorities.Familiarity with KPIs, OKRs, and other goal-setting frameworks.
• Experience using project management tool Jira.
• Presentable personality with very good communication skills. PMP certification is required, and knowledge of project management tools is expected.