About the Role:
We are looking for a Technical Project Manager with a strong foundation in software engineering to lead and manage our technical teams. This role is perfect for someone who started their career as a software developer and later transitioned into project management. The ideal candidate will also bring business analysis experience and the ability to manage cross-functional projects involving WordPress, custom software development, and occasional marketing initiatives. You’ll be responsible for driving the delivery of high-impact projects while collaborating closely with developers, designers, analysts, and stakeholders. You will ensure that every project is well-scoped, technically feasible, and aligned with business goals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead software development projects from conception to delivery, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
- Manage and mentor a cross-functional technical team, including software engineers and QA.
- Act as a bridge between business and technical teams by gathering, analyzing, and translating requirements into clear specifications.
- Oversee WordPress-based projects – including site launches, plugin integrations, and performance optimization.
- Maintain and prioritize the project backlog; define user stories, tasks, and epics with clear acceptance criteria.
- Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets.
- Monitor project performance using tools like Jira, Trello, or similar platforms.
- Conduct regular sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, and ensure agile best practices are followed.
- Collaborate with the marketing team to align development efforts with campaigns, product launches, or site updates when needed.
- Provide regular project updates to stakeholders and manage expectations proactively.
Required Skills and Experience:
- 5+ years of experience in IT, with at least 2–3 years in a technical project management role.
- Proven experience as a software engineer or developer earlier in your career.
- Strong experience in WordPress project management and custom software development.
- Solid understanding of business analysis – ability to create and manage BRDs, FRDs, and workflows.
- Familiarity with both Agile (Scrum/Kanban) and traditional project management methodologies.
- Proficiency with project tracking tools such as Jira, ClickUp, or Asana.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects across departments.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
- PMP, Scrum Master, or other relevant project management certification is a plus.
- Familiarity with tools like Figma, Git, or CI/CD pipelines.
- Experience working with UI/UX teams.
- Hands-on involvement in QA and UAT processes.
- Previous exposure to CRM or ERP integrations.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: AED3,000.00 - AED5,000.00 per month