Job ID: PRJ-DXB-244
Department: Product Development
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Dubai
Job Details
We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Project Manager to lead our cross-functional Innovation Team. In this role, you will be at the forefront of discovering, validating, and delivering cutting-edge technologies and solutions that align with Timesworld's mission to stay ahead of the curve. You'll manage experimental projects, champion a culture of rapid prototyping, and bring bold ideas to life.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end planning and execution of innovation-driven projects, from concept to implementation.
- Work closely with internal stakeholders, including data scientists, developers, designers, and product leads, to transform ideas into viable prototypes and MVPs.
- Establish clear goals, timelines, and success metrics for innovation initiatives.
- Conduct market and trend research to identify emerging technologies and business opportunities.
- Promote agile methodologies, rapid iteration, and lean experimentation.
- Balance exploration with delivery – ensuring innovations meet real-world business needs and timelines.
- Facilitate brainstorming sessions, design sprints, and innovation workshops.
- Track performance metrics, risks, budgets, and resource allocations.
- Serve as the communication bridge between executive leadership and technical teams.
- Foster a culture of creativity, experimentation, and continuous improvement.
Requirements (Qualifications/Experience/Competencies)
- 13+ years of overall IT experience, with 4–6 years of Project management.
- Strong understanding of emerging technologies such as AI/ML, automation, IoT, cloud platforms, and digital transformation trends.
- Demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity, explore hypotheses, and drive validation through experimentation.
- Ability to balance innovation with deliverables, timelines, and business priorities.
- Familiarity with KPIs, OKRs, and other goal-setting frameworks.
- Experience using project management tool Jira.
- Presentable personality with very good communication skills. PMP certification is required, and knowledge of project management tools is expected.
