SMART CITY PROGRAM MANAGER

IIBA (International Institute of Business Analysis); Abu Dhabi; On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Smart City Program Manager to oversee innovative urban infrastructure projects over the GCC. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in program management, technical expertise in IoT and cloud technologies, and strong leadership skills to drive smart city initiatives in collaboration with government agencies.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of program/project management experience, with 5+ years in Smart City projects.
• Knowledge of GCC smart city policies and regulatory standards.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee Smart City projects in the GCC.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Lead stakeholder engagement and communicate project status.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Stakeholder Management

Data Analytics

Cloud Computing

IoT

Education

Bachelors/Masters in Engineering, Computer Science, IT

Tools

Azure

AWS

GCP

Agile

PMP

PRINCE2

Job description

About the job SMART CITY PROGRAM MANAGER

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Experience: 10+ years of experience in program/project management, with at least 5 years in Smart City projects.
• Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of IoT, Cloud computing (Azure, AWS, or GCP), AI, and Data Analytics.
• GCC Experience: Proven track record of managing smart city projects in the GCC region.
• Education: Bachelors/Masters degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Project Management Certifications (Preferred): PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile certifications.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with GCC smart city policies, cybersecurity standards, and data governance.
• Leadership & Communication: Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with government agencies on urban infrastructure projects.
• Exposure to digital twins, edge computing, and 5G in smart city implementations.
• Knowledge of public-private partnership (PPP) models for smart city funding.

Vertical:

Technology