Technical Project Manager

Five Continents 5CE; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management company in Abu Dhabi is looking for a Technical Project Manager to manage technically complex projects, such as software development and cloud migrations. Candidates should possess 5+ years of experience in technical project management, strong understanding of Agile methodologies, and a relevant Bachelor’s degree. The role requires effective communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Competitive compensation and a dynamic work environment are offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in technical project management or similar technical leadership role.
• Hands-on experience with software development, infrastructure, or systems engineering.
• Ability to understand technical design documents and API specifications.

Responsibilities

• Manage technically complex initiatives like software development and cloud migrations.
• Translate business requirements into actionable technical tasks.
• Monitor technical milestones and code deployment schedules.

Skills

Technical project management

Software development

Agile methodologies

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)

DevOps practices

Job description

Technical Project Manager

Five Continents 5CE | Abu Dhabi , Emirate of Abu Dhabi , AE

04-Dec-2025

The Technical Project Manager bridges the gap between business goals and technical execution. This role requires both deep project management expertise and a solid understanding of software development life cycles (SDLC) and technology infrastructure. The TPM manages projects with significant technical complexity, often acting as a liaison between engineering teams and business stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• All responsibilities of a Project Manager, with a focus on technically complex initiatives (e.g., software development, system integrations, cloud migrations).
• Translate high-level business requirements into actionable technical tasks for development teams.
• Understand and advocate for technical dependencies, constraints, and feasibility during planning.
• Work closely with Technical Leads and Architects to break down work and estimate effort accurately.
• Manage Agile/Scrum ceremonies (if applicable) or hybrid project frameworks.
• Monitor technical milestones, code deployment schedules, and integration points.
• Communicate technical challenges and their business impacts to non-technical stakeholders clearly.
• Ensure technical deliverables meet quality standards and architectural guidelines.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in technical project management or a similar technical leadership role.
• Hands-on experience with software development, infrastructure, or systems engineering.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and DevOps practices.
• Ability to read and understand technical design documents, API specifications, and architecture diagrams.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to navigate technical trade-offs.
• PMP and/or Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certifications are a plus.

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