Project Manager
Location: Dubai UAE | Type: Full time | Experience: 5 plus years
About Arbitrary
We are a multidisciplinary design and fabrication studio based in Dubai helping global brands bring their boldest ideas to life. Our team blends creativity engineering and craftsmanship to deliver immersive experiences spaces and products that leave lasting impact.
We thrive in ambiguity and move fast without sacrificing quality. Our clients trust us because we think with them not just for them.
The Role
As our Senior Project Manager you will lead high impact projects from kickoff to completion. You will work across design engineering procurement and production to ensure that every detail is delivered on time on budget and on brief.
You are not just managing tasks. You are driving clarity across stakeholders solving problems before they escalate and delivering work that makes clients want to come back.
This is a critical leadership role for someone who thrives on momentum understands complexity and can steer both people and projects with confidence.
What You Will Do
Project Ownership
- Lead full cycle delivery of 3 plus concurrent client facing projects
- Own project scope schedule budget and margin accountability
- Act as the main point of contact for all project communications
Planning and Coordination
- Translate client expectations into structured project plans
- Coordinate designers engineers suppliers and fabricators to hit milestones
- Run internal kickoffs stakeholder updates and supplier meetings
Execution and Quality
- Ensure work is executed to Arbitrary standards with a sharp eye on finish detail and feasibility
- Track key metrics including timeline margin and scope changes using internal systems
- Manage risks proactively with contingency thinking
Collaboration and Process
- Partner with Account Managers during contract scoping to validate feasibility and costs
- Surface issues early and work collaboratively to solve them
- Share learnings and help improve team workflows and templates over time
What You Will Bring
- 5 plus years experience in project management preferably in fabrication design build exhibitions construction or production
- Strong ability to lead cross functional teams and resolve ambiguity quickly
- Experience in managing multiple timelines vendors and teams in a fast moving environment
- Proficiency in tools like ClickUp or equivalent PM platforms
- Background in industrial design engineering architecture or related field is a plus
- PMP or equivalent certification preferred but not required
What Success Looks Like
- Deliver 90 percent of projects on time and on budget within the first 12 months
- Manage a minimum of 3 full cycle client projects in parallel with no major client escalations
- Achieve an average client satisfaction rating of 8 out of 10 or higher
- Maintain a gross margin of 25 percent or higher on at least 90 percent of assigned projects
- Propose and document at least 4 major internal workflow or process improvement by month 6
Why Join Us
- Own projects that blend strategy creativity and craftsmanship at the highest level
- Work with global clients on builds that challenge conventional thinking
- Join a close team where your leadership shapes how we scale delivery
- Be part of a company that values autonomy speed and attention to detail
How to Apply
We are looking for people who lead with care and precision. To help us filter out casual applications please include the phrase “own the outcome” somewhere in your message or email.
To apply send your resume and a brief note on why this role excites you to [email or application link]. If your experience aligns we will be in touch for a conversation.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: AED5,000.00 - AED8,000.00 per month
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Dubai: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Application Question(s):
- Are you comfortable using project management tools like ClickUp, Asana, or MS Project to track timelines and resources?
- What excites you about working at a multidisciplinary company like Arbitrary? Please include the phrase “own the outcome” in your response.
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
- project delivery: 5 years (Preferred)
Location:
- Dubai (Required)
Willingness to travel:
- 100% (Required)
Application Deadline: 20/07/2025
Expected Start Date: 01/07/2025