Project Manager, EMEA

Faria Education Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 200,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health allowance

Team socials

Study support

Professional dev

Unlimited book budget

Job summary

Faria Education Group in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Project Manager to own client school implementations end-to-end, from scope sign-off through final handover. Translate complex client needs into clear technical requirements for internal teams, manage detailed timelines, and maintain regular in-person and virtual communications to ensure smooth rollouts. With 2+ years in PM with external SaaS/EdTech clients, you’ll excel in stakeholder management and coordinating cross-functional teams in the UAE.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of project management experience with external clients (SaaS/EdTech preferred).
• Proven track record delivering end-to-end projects from scope to handover.
• Strong stakeholder management and advisory capabilities with school leadership.
• Ability to translate educational needs into technical requirements for internal teams.
• Excellent communication across in-person and virtual channels; culturally aware in UAE region.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end delivery of client school implementations from kickoff to closure.
• Advise school leaders and translate goals into actionable project plans.
• Bridge communication between school leaders and technical teams.
• Plan, schedule, and govern projects using standard templates and WBS.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams for configuration, data migration, and training.
• Manage resources and timelines, identify risks, and resolve issues.
• Deliver thorough handovers with documentation to post-implementation teams.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder mgmt

SaaS/EdTech

Data translation

Communication skills

Regional knowledge

Tools

ClickUp

Planhat

Job description

About the Role

As a Project Manager, you will own a portfolio of client school implementations end-to-end: from initial scope sign-off through to final project handover.

Establishing new processes, migrating years of curriculum data, or rolling out software solutions is a major transition for any school. You will serve as the trusted, single point of contact guiding schools through this journey. You will translate complex client needs into clear technical requirements for internal teams, manage detailed implementation schedules, and maintain regular in-person and virtual communication to ensure smooth, successful project rollouts.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

• End-to-End Ownership: Lead the complete lifecycle of assigned client projects, ensuring documented scopes are delivered cleanly from kickoff to formal project closure.
• Client Advisory: Serve as the primary point of contact for school leaders, understanding their goals deeply enough to guide strategic decisions and navigate change.
• Technical & Business Translation: Bridge the gap between school leaders and internal technical services teams, translating educational needs into technical requirements and technical details into plain language.
• Project Planning & Governance: Build and maintain detailed Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and timelines using standard templates, ensuring accurate tracking as projects progress.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Align internal specialists delivering configuration, curriculum data migration, and training to ensure cohesive project execution.
• Resource & Timeline Management: Manage resourcing dependencies and schedule overlaps, proactively identifying and resolving timeline risks.
• Seamless Handovers: Transition completed projects to long-term client success contacts with comprehensive documentation and clear handover summaries.

What Success Looks Like

• Clear Project Governance: Every project starts with a documented, signed-off scope before work commences.
• On-Time & On-Scope Delivery: Implementation projects hit key milestones and go-live targets without unexpected scope deviations.
• High Client Satisfaction: Schools experience structured, transparent communication and feel confident in project leadership throughout the implementation.
• Clean Account Handovers: Post-implementation handovers are thorough, fully documented, and ensure seamless continuity for client success teams.
• Scalable Expertise: Progress toward independently managing complex multi-school group or district-level engagements.

What You’ll Bring

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• 2+ years of project management experience with external clients, ideally within SaaS, EdTech, or professional services environments.
• Proven track record of owning full project lifecycles: scoping, project planning, team coordination, risk management, and formal project closure.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills and the ability to serve as a trusted advisor to school leadership during periods of organizational change.
• Ability to quickly master software suites and understand the underlying data and technical structures involved in software implementations.
• Strong understanding of regional educational systems and local market requirements.
• Excellent communication skills, with confidence presenting to school leaders and collaborating with technical engineering teams.
• Regional language skills are a strong plus (e.g., Arabic for EMEA-focused roles).

Desirable Qualifications

• Familiarity with formal project management methodologies (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2).
• Hands-on experience with project management or Professional Services Automation (PSA) tools (e.g., ClickUp, Planhat).
• Background in education or school leadership, providing immediate credibility when discussing change management with school staff.
• Capacity and ambition to step up to multi-school group or district-level project ownership.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or marital status.

Please note: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

WE OFFER

• Competitive salary is based on experience, and performance bonuses are based on KPIs
• Monthly Health & Wellness Allowance
• Team socials
• Support with qualification studies
• Professional Development opportunities
• Unlimited book budget

ABOUT FARIA EDUCATION GROUP

Our vision is simple: reach every learner, inspire every educator. As the trusted partner of over 10,000 schools and 4 million students in 155 countries, we are leaders in international education systems and services.

We offer an integrated suite that supports curriculum management, teaching and learning, admissions, and school-to-home communications. Our technology is designed with rigorous data protection and security standards, alongside first-class training and support for modern international schools.

Our portfolio includes ManageBac+, OpenApply, Atlas, SchoolsBuddy, Vectare, and SpotLight.

https://www.faria.org/careers