Job Description
About ATÖLYE
ATÖLYE is a strategic design and innovation studio working at the intersection of strategy, design, learning and spatial experience.
Our work spans Learning Design, Service & Experience Design, Innovation Strategy, Organisational Transformation and Spatial / Architectural Design, delivered through a unique studio model that combines permanent teams and a global collaborator network.
As our Middle East presence continues to grow, we are now seeking a Digital Project Manager to support the delivery of complex digital engagements and help build long-term client partnerships across the region.
Digital Project Manager
Collaboration and effective coordination are of utmost importance throughout the lifecycle of ATÖLYEs digital projects. Our teams of designers, developers and strategists work closely with client teams to immerse them in our human-centred design and delivery processes and actively involve them in shaping digital solutions for their needs.
We are looking for a driven and experienced Digital Project Manager with a background in digital product development, agency environments or mobile application delivery to help us deliver high-quality digital experiences and build long-term client partnerships on this exciting journey.
The role of the Digital Project Manager is to work as part of ATÖLYEs Strategic Design Studio to deliver complex digital projects on time, on budget and at a high level of quality. Digital Project Managers will plan and scope new engagements, and will then be responsible for driving delivery excellence, team alignment and client satisfaction across the projects they own.
Main Responsibilities
Coordinating the project plan, delivery approach, timelines and resourcing across multiple digital engagements
Planning and scoping new digital projects, including defining scope, deliverables, milestones, risks and dependencies
Developing proposals for new engagements and maintaining responsibility for project budget from proposal stage through to project closure
Working closely with Design Leads, Technical Leads and Product stakeholders to ensure alignment between vision, design and implementation
Facilitating clear and structured communication between team members, collaborators and clients throughout the project lifecycle
Managing external vendors, developers or partners when required
Leading internal and external project reporting, including status updates, risk tracking and financial oversight
Ensuring projects are delivered to a high standard of quality, on time and within agreed constraints
Suggesting and implementing new strategies that support continual improvement of ATÖLYEs digital project management practices
Supporting business development efforts alongside Account Directors by contributing to proposals, scoping and client conversations
Required Skills & Experience
Minimum 5 years of professional experience in digital project management within agencies, consultancies, product teams or digital startups (international experience is a plus)
Demonstrable experience delivering digital products such as web platforms, mobile applications, or complex digital services
Strong understanding of the digital delivery lifecycle, from discovery and design through development, testing and launch
Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build open, honest and trusting relationships
Comfortable communicating with senior stakeholders, clients and internal leadership
Strong attention to detail while maintaining a holistic understanding of project goals and outcomes
A mindset focused on exceeding client expectations and delivering high-quality work
Ability to operate effectively within changing, multidisciplinary teams (design, development, strategy, content, etc.)
Excellent knowledge of project management principles, methods, tools and techniques (Agile and/or Scrum experience is essential)
Ability to manage multiple client and internal projects simultaneously across different levels of complexity
Demonstrable experience managing complex projects involving cross-functional teams within budgetary and time constraints
Strong facilitation, communication and storytelling skills, both in client settings and internal team environments
