Project Manager - Digital Transformation & AI

ECS | Enterprise Change Specialists; Dubai; On-site; AED 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS | Enterprise Change Specialists is seeking a dynamic Project Manager to join the IT Innovation and Partnership team. You will drive end-to-end delivery of high-impact technology solutions, focusing on consistent PoC launches throughout the year.

The role requires coordinating cross-functional stakeholders, managing external partners, and ensuring agile governance. Aviation/travel experience is preferred to tailor solutions to our operational environment, with emphasis on organizing

Qualifications

• Experience managing full project lifecycle for digital transformation and AI initiatives.
• Proficient in Scrum or Kanban for PoC deliveries.
• Experience coordinating with external technology partners (AWS, Microsoft, or AI startups).
• Familiarity with Generative AI, Cloud Sandbox environments, and API integrations.
• Strong ability to translate technical requirements for leadership and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage cross-functional stakeholders and external partners, maintaining governance within an agile framework.
• Support the growth of the innovation hub by managing sandbox environments for testing.
• Plan and execute large-scale technology events and hackathons to drive engagement and partnerships.
• Understand aviation/travel operations to tailor solutions for our operational environment.

Skills

Project governance

Agile

Vendor management

Technical literacy

Stakeholder comms

Job description

Primary Skill - IT Project Management (Agile & 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 & 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

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.