Project Manager - Digital Transformation & AI

ECS ME LLC; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS ME LLC is seeking a dynamic Project Manager to lead the IT Innovation and Partnership team, overseeing end-to-end delivery of technology solutions with a focus on PoC launches. You will coordinate cross-functional stakeholders and external technology partners within an agile framework, and drive events like hackathons to propel innovation.

The role emphasizes transforming creative ideas into functional prototypes and pilot programs, with a preference for airline/travel domain experience to

Qualifications

• Experience managing the full project lifecycle for Digital Transformation and AI-driven initiatives.
• Proficiency in Scrum or Kanban to manage fast-paced Proof of Concept deliveries.
• Ability to coordinate with external technology partners e.g. AWS, Microsoft or AI startups.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of high-impact technology solutions in IT Innovation and Partnerships.
• Maintain a steady pipeline of POC launches throughout the year.
• Oversee lifecycle of emerging tech initiatives, turning ideas into prototypes and pilots.
• Manage cross-functional stakeholders and ensure agile governance.
• Support sandbox environments and organize large-scale technology events and hackathons.
• Bridge innovation strategy with technical execution to grow the hub.

Skills

IT project management

Agile methodologies

Digital transformation

Scrum

Kanban

Vendor & partner management

stakeholder communication

PoC delivery

technical liaison

Tools

AWS

Microsoft

APIs

Job description

Primary Skill

Primary Skill - IT Project Management Agile amp Digital Transformation Technical skills required Project Governance Experience managing the full project lifecycle specifically for Digital Transformation and AI-driven initiatives Agile Methodology Proficiency in Scrum or Kanban to manage fast-paced Proof of Concept POC deliveries Vendor amp Partner Management Ability to coordinate with external technology partners e g AWS Microsoft or specialized AI startups for technical implementations Technical Literacy Familiarity with Generative AI Cloud Sandbox environments and API integrations Stakeholder Communication Strong capability to translate complex technical requirements into clear updates for leadership and cross-functional departments

Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic Project Manager to join the IT Innovation and Partnership team This role is responsible for driving the end-to-end delivery of high-impact technology solutions with a specific focus on maintaining a consistent pipeline of Proof of Concept POC launches throughout the year The successful candidate will oversee the lifecycle of emerging technology initiatives ensuring that creative ideas are successfully transitioned into functional prototypes and pilot programs Key responsibilities include managing cross-functional stakeholders coordinating with external technology partners and maintaining project governance within an agile framework You will be instrumental in supporting the growth of our innovation hub managing dedicated sandbox environments for testing and facilitating large-scale technology events and hackathons This is a unique opportunity for a PM who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys bridging the gap between innovative strategy and technical execution

Aviation Travel Background

Prior experience within the airline or travel sector is preferred to better understand our specific operational environment

Event Management

A key requirement for this role is the ability to lead and organize hackathons The PM will be heavily involved in the planning coordination and execution of these events to drive internal engagement and external partnerships