About the Role
We are looking for a hands-on Technical Project Manager (TPM) to lead the delivery of custom AI agents, LLM-powered systems, and AI-driven products.
You will work closely with AI engineers, ML researchers, backend developers, and product stakeholders to plan, execute, and deliver high-impact AI initiatives.
This role requires strong technical understanding, excellent Jira & Agile project management skills, and the ability to manage complex AI/ML workflows from concept to production.
Key Responsibilities
Project & Delivery Management
- Own end-to-end delivery of AI and LLM-based projects, from discovery to deployment
- Manage Jira boards, workflows, epics, sprints, releases, and reporting
- Run Agile ceremonies (stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives)
- Track dependencies, risks, timelines, budgets, and delivery milestones
- Ensure high-quality, on-time execution across multiple AI initiatives
AI & Technical Leadership
- Work closely with AI/ML engineers on
- Translate business requirements into clear technical plans
- Understand trade-offs between model performance, cost, latency, and scalability
- Coordinate data pipelines, experimentation cycles, and production release
Stakeholder & Team Management
- Act as the primary bridge between business, product, and technical teams
- Communicate project progress, risks, and outcomes clearly to leadership
- Align stakeholders on scope, priorities, and delivery timelines
- Manage internal teams and external vendors (if required)
Required Skills & Experience
Must-Have
- 5+ years experience as a Technical Project Manager (or similar role)
- Proven experience managing technical software teams
- Strong hands-on experience with Jira (advanced usage, reporting, workflows)
- Deep understanding of Agile / Scrum methodologies
- Ability to manage complex, ambiguous technical projects
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
AI / ML Experience (Strongly Preferred)
- Experience delivering AI/ML or LLM-based products
- Familiarity with:
- Understanding of AI system architecture (APIs, inference, pipelines)
- Comfortable working with data scientists, ML engineers, and AI researchers
Nice to Have
- Background in computer science, engineering, or data science
- Experience with MLOps, cloud platforms (AWS / GCP / Azure)
- PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, or Scrum certifications
- Experience delivering AI agents or automation systems
- Prior startup or fast-paced tech environment experience
What We Offer
- Competitive salary (Dubai market)
- Work on cutting-edge AI & LLM technology
- High-impact role with ownership and autonomy
- Collaborative, technically strong team
- Long-term growth in an AI-first organization
Location: UAE
Apply here: https://careers.forteseducation.com/CurrentOpening.aspxFCO=1
