Job Title: Project Manager
Location: Dubai, UAE
Employment Type: Full-time
Experience Level: Minimum 3 years
Salary Range: AED 10,000 – 12,000 per month (based on experience)
About The Waste Lab
The Waste Lab is a pioneering, women-led, UAE-based startup committed to revolutionizing waste management through localized, nature-based, and data-driven solutions. Our mission is to transform food waste into high-quality compost, actively contributing to soil regeneration, local food production, and broader circular economy goals, all in alignment with the UAE’s Net Zero 2050 vision. We are a dynamic and growing team passionate about making a tangible environmental impact.
Position Overview
We are seeking a proactive and mission-driven Project Manager to lead and coordinate client-facing projects and operations, and stakeholder engagement across a variety of sectors. The ideal candidate will have a passion for sustainability, strong project leadership skills, and the ability to manage diverse projects—ranging from food waste management operations to awareness campaigns and client training.
The role involves managing projects with both corporate and institutional clients, leading educational trainings, facilitating internal and external communication, and ensuring high-quality delivery of our solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Project Planning & Execution
- Lead the full lifecycle of projects—from concept and proposal to implementation and reporting.
- Coordinate across departments to ensure timely delivery of project milestones and outcomes.
- Serve as a key liaison between The Waste Lab and corporate, hospitality, institutional, and educational clients.
Client Engagement & Business Support
- Support the commercial and operations teams in developing and executing customized projects for clients.
- Organize and lead client meetings, proposal development, project scoping, and follow-ups.
- Deliver trainings, workshops, and activation sessions for employees, management teams, and community members on food waste, composting, and circular practices.
- Coordinate procurement activities when required for project execution.
Data Integration & Reporting
- Work closely with the data team to gather and integrate data from food waste characterization, segregation tracking, and impact reports.
- Use data to strengthen proposals, evaluate project performance, and prepare client-facing documentation.
Team Collaboration & Training
- Collaborate with the team across operations, education, and business development.
- Train internal team members and clients on food waste segregation, composting protocols, and sustainability measures.
Candidate Profile & Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of experience in project management in sustainability-related roles.
- Proven ability to manage cross-sector projects with multiple stakeholders.
- Experience in corporate sustainability, waste management, or environmental education is highly desirable.
- Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills.
- Fluent in English; Arabic and any other language proficiency is a strong advantage.
- Must be based in Dubai with a preference of a valid UAE residency visa.
- Passionate about sustainability, circular economy, and climate action.
- Comfortable with public speaking, proposal writing, and stakeholder engagement.
Salary & Benefits
- Competitive monthly salary: AED 10,000 – 12,000, depending on qualifications and experience.
- Health insurance and visa support (if applicable).
- Performance-based bonuses.
- Flexible working environment with a mission-driven, collaborative team.
- Opportunities for learning, growth, and impact in one of the UAE’s leading circular economy startups.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: AED10,000.00 - AED12,000.00 per month
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Dubai: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Project Management: 3 years (Required)
Language:
- English (Required)
- Arabic (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- UAE Residency Visa for a minimum of 1 Year (Preferred)
Application Deadline: 30/08/2025