Red Hat Project Manager - Non Arabic Speaker

MEININGER Hotels; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel group is seeking an experienced Red Hat Project Manager to oversee projects related to Red Hat OpenShift and cloud infrastructure. This role requires strong leadership skills, a solid technical background in cloud technologies, and the ability to manage cross-functional teams effectively. Responsibilities include project planning, execution, and ensuring compliance with best practices. Ideal candidates should have substantial IT project management experience and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in project management, particularly in IT and cloud infrastructure.
• Red Hat certifications are a plus.
• PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile certifications are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of Red Hat OpenShift/OpenStack projects.
• Manage project risks and dependencies.
• Implement Agile/Scrum practices for project management.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Problem Solving

Agile Methodologies

DevOps

Cloud Computing

Containerization

Linux

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field

Tools

JIRA

Trello

MS Project

Asana

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Red Hat Project Manager to lead and oversee projects related to Red Hat OpenShift, OpenStack, and cloud infrastructure. This role involves managing project timelines, coordinating cross-functional teams, and ensuring successful implementation of Red Hat solutions. The ideal candidate should have a strong technical background in cloud technologies, excellent leadership skills, and experience with Agile methodologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of Red Hat OpenShift/OpenStack projects.
• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and timelines in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Manage project risks, dependencies, and mitigation strategies.
• Ensure alignment with business objectives and IT strategies.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and DevOps teams to drive project success.
• Develop and maintain project documentation, including reports, roadmaps, and status updates.
• Allocate resources effectively and track project budgets.
• Implement and oversee Agile/Scrum practices for project management.
• Coordinate with vendors, partners, and third-party service providers.
• Facilitate communication between technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with security, governance, and best practices.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in project management, particularly in IT and cloud infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of Red Hat OpenShift, OpenStack, Linux environments, and Kubernetes.
• Experience with cloud computing, containerization, and DevOps methodologies.
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., JIRA, Trello, MS Project, Asana).
• Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, automation tools, and hybrid cloud environments.
• Experience working with Agile and Scrum methodologies.
• Red Hat Certifications (e.g., Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift, Red Hat OpenStack Administrator) are a plus.
• PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile certifications are preferred.