Senior Project Manager (Tech)

APCO Worldwide LLC; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm in Dubai seeks a Senior Project Manager (Tech) to oversee AI and software development projects. The role involves managing the full project lifecycle with an emphasis on agile methodologies. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering and 3+ years of project management experience, particularly in managing cross-functional teams. Strong organizational and problem-solving skills are crucial, along with proficiency in project management tools like ClickUp and JIRA.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of project management experience focusing on software development.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams in agile settings.
• Exceptional communication skills for effective stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full project lifecycle from initiation to delivery.
• Track project progress and report to the Technical Team Lead.
• Identify process improvements for project efficiency.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional team management

Agile methodologies

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

ClickUp

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Position Overview

The Senior Project Manager (Tech) will support the Technical Team Lead in overseeing internal AI and software development projects, as well as client‑facing technical solutions. The role will focus on end‑to‑end project delivery, including planning, execution, monitoring, and closure, with an emphasis on agile methodologies. This position requires strong organizational skills, technical background in software development, and the ability to manage cross‑functional teams effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full project lifecycle from initiation to delivery, ensuring projects are completed on time, within scope, and aligned with objectives.
• Support resource planning, workload allocation, and timeline estimation for multiple concurrent projects.
• Track progress, risks, and dependencies across cross‑functional teams and ensure timely reporting to the Technical Team Lead.
• Apply agile methodologies to manage sprint cycles, prioritize deliverables, and accommodate ad‑hoc requests during project execution.
• Coordinate integration efforts and R&D‑driven development for both internal and client‑facing solutions.
• Identify and propose process improvements to enhance efficiency and delivery quality.
• Create, contribute to, and maintain department Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and other technical documentation.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and reporting using ClickUp.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in project management, with a focus on full‑stack software development.
• Proven experience managing cross‑functional teams in agile environments.
• Strong knowledge of project management tools, specifically ClickUp, or alternatively JIRA and Confluence.
• Familiarity with AI/ML projects is a plus.
• Exceptional organizational, problem‑solving, and communication skills.

Key Competencies

• Adaptability and agility in dynamic environments.
• Strong stakeholder management and reporting skills.
• Crisis‑handling ability under tight deadlines.
• Experience working in cross‑cultural, distributed teams.

Careers at APCO

Through our recruitment, hiring and retention efforts, APCO is committed to building teams to bring the best possible expertise and robust perspectives to our clients. We embrace differences in experience, viewpoint and ideas, starting with our values and extending to our behaviors, policies and practices. We aim to create a positive work experience and welcoming environment where everyone feels they belong and can thrive.