Technical Project Manager - Generative AI

Stryker Corporation; Abu Dhabi; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Abu Dhabi, UAE is seeking a Technical Project Manager - Generative AI. This role involves managing AI/ML-driven projects and ensuring the timely delivery of solutions. The ideal candidate will have 8-12 years of IT project management experience, including work with Generative AI and NLP projects. Competitive compensation and professional development opportunities in a collaborative environment are offered.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• 8-12+ years of experience in IT project/program management.
• 3-5 years in AI/ML-related projects.
• Proven track record of managing Generative AI projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end Generative AI projects from requirements to deployment.
• Define project scope, objectives, timelines, deliverables.
• Liaise between business, product, data science, and engineering teams.

Skills

IT project/program management

AI/ML projects

Generative AI

NLP

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Agile/Scrum methodologies

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, AI/ML, or related field

Certifications in Project Management (PMP, PRINCE2, Agile)

AI/ML certifications (AWS, Azure, GCP AI or equivalent)

Tools

Jira

Confluence

LangChain

Hugging Face

OpenAI APIs

Job description

Technical Project Manager - Generative AI

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE (On-site, Full-time)

Experience Required: 8-12+ years

Role Type: Full-Time

About the Role

We are seeking a Technical Project Manager - Generative AI with deep expertise in managing AI/ML-driven projects, particularly in Generative AI solutions. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between business stakeholders, data scientists, AI engineers, and software teams, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery of AI initiatives. You will oversee project execution, manage cross-functional teams, and drive the implementation of cutting-edge AI-powered solutions for enterprise-scale use cases.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end Generative AI projects, from requirements gathering to deployment and adoption.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, timelines, and deliverables.
• Translate business needs into technical project requirements and align with AI/ML teams.
• Oversee solution design and implementation in Generative AI models (LLMs, NLP, multimodal AI).
• Manage project risks, budgets, and dependencies, ensuring on-time and within-budget delivery.
• Ensure compliance with AI governance, security, and ethical frameworks.
• Drive Agile project management practices, including sprint planning, backlog grooming, and stand-ups.
• Act as the liaison between business, product, data science, and engineering teams.
• Track and report project progress, KPIs, and delivery milestones to leadership.
• Support pre‑sales, proposals, and client presentations when required.

Required Skills & Experience

• 8-12+ years of experience in IT project/program management with at least 3-5 years in AI/ML-related projects.
• Proven track record of managing Generative AI, NLP, LLM, or ML projects in enterprise environments.
• Strong understanding of AI/ML lifecycle (model development, training, fine‑tuning, deployment, monitoring).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and AI/ML services.
• Familiarity with tools such as LangChain, Hugging Face, OpenAI APIs, vector databases, RAG pipelines is a strong plus.
• Demonstrated experience in Agile/Scrum methodologies, Jira/Confluence.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of AI governance, data privacy, and ethical AI practices.
• PMP/PRINCE2/Agile certifications preferred.

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, AI/ML, or related field.
• Certifications in Project Management (PMP, PRINCE2, Agile).
• AI/ML certifications (AWS, Azure, GCP AI, or equivalent) preferred.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to lead cutting‑edge Generative AI projects at enterprise scale.
• Work in a collaborative and innovative environment in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
• Competitive compensation package with benefits.
• Professional development and growth opportunities in AI/ML leadership.