Technical Project Manager

CNTXT AI; Abu Dhabi Emirate; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading AI analytics firm in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Technical Project Manager to orchestrate the delivery of their analytics platform. This role requires effective sprint planning, coordination across teams, and strong technical communication skills. Ideal candidates have over 4 years of experience in managing complex software products, particularly in AI/ML environments. The firm offers a competitive salary and a pivotal role in their engineering operations.

Benefits

Competitive salary and equity package

Collaborative environment

Qualifications

• 4+ years managing technical product delivery, preferably in AI/ML or data platforms.
• Experience with agile methodologies and project management tools.
• Ability to understand data infrastructure and communicate technical details.

Responsibilities

• Orchestrate delivery of AI analytics platform.
• Plan and facilitate sprints across teams.
• Provide weekly updates to leadership and stakeholders.

Skills

Technical Project Management

Agile methodologies

Communication skills

Tools

Jira

Google Workspace

Job description

Overview

CNTXT AI Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates

Technical Project Manager

CNTXT AI Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates

We’re revolutionizing enterprise analytics by making data insights accessible through powerful AI and agentic systems. Our AI-powered platform connects to databases, documents, and SaaS applications, enabling business users to ask questions and receive instant, interactive answers. We're building the future where every employee can be their own data analyst.

The Role

We're seeking a Technical Project Manager to orchestrate the delivery of our AI analytics platform. You'll be the operational backbone ensuring our engineering team executes efficiently while working directly with our Product team. This role requires someone who thrives in fast-paced environments and can translate complex technical requirements into organized, executable delivery plans.

What You'll Own

Sprint Planning & Execution

• Help plan and facilitate sprints across backend, AI / ML, and frontend engineering teams
• Work with the team on product requirements and own delivery planning synced with delivery tickets
• Coordinate feature delivery across multiple workstreams and technical dependencies
• Ensure sprint commitments are realistic and delivery timelines are met

Cross-Team Coordination

• Manage handoffs between backend data infrastructure, AI / ML algorithms, and frontend integration
• Identify and resolve blockers before they impact delivery timelines
• Coordinate with Technical Product Director on feature prioritization and scope decisions
• Facilitate technical discussions and ensure alignment across engineering disciplines

Delivery Operations

• Maintain and update project roadmaps with accurate delivery estimates
• Track and report on engineering velocity, burndown, and delivery metrics
• Manage risk assessment and mitigation planning for technical deliverables
• Coordinate customer demo preparations and release planning

Quality & Process Management

• Establish and maintain engineering processes (code reviews, testing, deployment)
• Ensure proper documentation of technical decisions and system architecture
• Coordinate QA testing cycles and bug triage processes
• Manage technical debt tracking and resolution planning

Stakeholder Communication

• Provide weekly delivery updates to leadership and key stakeholders
• Coordinate customer feedback integration and feature requirement clarification
• Manage communication between engineering team and sales / customer success
• Facilitate retrospectives and continuous improvement initiatives

What You Bring

Technical Project Management Experience

• 4+ years managing technical product delivery, preferably in AI / ML or data platforms
• Proven track record of delivering complex software products on time and within scope
• Experience with agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and project management tools
• Understanding of software development lifecycle and technical dependencies

Technical Depth

• Ability to understand and communicate about data infrastructure, APIs, and system architecture
• Experience with AI / ML project complexities (model training, data pipelines, integration challenges)
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and modern development practices
• Can engage in technical discussions without being a hands-on developer

Stakeholder Management

• Excellent communication skills with ability to translate between technical and business teams
• Experience managing expectations across engineering, product, sales, and executive stakeholders
• Proven ability to facilitate difficult conversations and resolve conflicts
• Strong presentation skills for customer demos and executive updates

Process & Operations

• Experience establishing engineering processes in fast-growing startups
• Data-driven approach to measuring and improving team productivity
• Understanding of quality assurance and release management practices
• Ability to balance feature velocity with technical debt management

Bonus Points

• Experience with enterprise software delivery and B2B customer requirements
• Previous work in analytics, BI, or data platform companies
• PMP, Scrum Master, or similar project management certifications
• Experience coordinating across distributed / remote engineering teams
• Background in technical consulting or customer-facing technical roles

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and equity package
• Central role in building and scaling our engineering operations
• Direct impact on product delivery and customer satisfaction
• Collaborative environment with autonomy to establish best practices

Tools You'll Use

• Project Management : Jira, Linear, or similar agile tools
• Communication : Slack, Notion, Google Workspace
• Customer Coordination : CRM integration for feedback tracking

The Impact You'll Have

In your first 90 days, you'll establish the delivery rhythm that enables our engineering team to consistently ship features to enterprise customers. Your coordination will ensure seamless integration between our data infrastructure, AI capabilities, and user interface - directly impacting our ability to win and retain customers and scale to new enterprise accounts.

Ready to orchestrate the delivery of next-generation AI analytics?

Apply now with your resume and a brief description of the most complex technical project you've successfully delivered.