Project Manager – AI Initiatives

About the role

We are seeking a dynamic Project Manager to lead our cross‑functional Innovation Team in Dubai. You will drive the discovery, validation and delivery of cutting‑edge AI and emerging technology solutions that keep Timesworld ahead of the curve.

Key responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end planning and execution of innovation projects from concept through MVP delivery.
• Collaborate with data scientists, developers, designers and product leads to turn ideas into viable prototypes.
• Define clear goals, timelines, success metrics and monitor performance, risks, budgets and resources.
• Conduct market and trend research to identify emerging technologies and business opportunities.
• Promote agile, rapid‑iteration and lean experimentation while ensuring alignment with business needs.
• Facilitate brainstorming sessions, design sprints and innovation workshops.
• Act as communication bridge between executive leadership and technical teams.

Required profile

• 13+ years of overall IT experience with 4–6 years in project management.
• Strong understanding of AI/ML, automation, IoT, cloud platforms and digital transformation trends.
• Proven ability to navigate ambiguity, explore hypotheses and drive validation through experimentation.
• Familiarity with KPIs, OKRs and goal‑setting frameworks.
• PMP certification required and excellent communication skills.

Required skills

• AI/ML
• Automation
• Internet of Things (IoT)
• Cloud platforms
• Jira