Project Manager

About the Job — Project Manager

Collaboration and effective coordination are of utmost importance in the lifecycle of ATÖLYE’s projects. Our teams of designers and strategists work closely with client teams to immerse them in our design processes and have them participate in devising solutions for their needs. We are looking for a driven and experienced Project Manager that will help us become more connected on this exciting journey.

The role of the Project Manager is to deliver high-quality projects on time and on point. Project Managers plan and scope new engagements, and then be responsible for driving quality, on-time delivery and client satisfaction against each of the projects they own.

Main Responsibilities

• Managing the project cycle from Initiation to closure, covering scope planning, resourcing, developing the project plan, budget planning, resourcing, etc.
• Coordinating the contractual processes with clients and ATÖLYE’s Legal Team
• Working closely with the Design Leads and facilitating the communication flow between team members, collaborators and clients
• Working closely with ATÖLYE’s Communications team to plan external communications
• Preparing internal and external project reports
• Managing the procurement process regarding projects
• Suggesting new strategies that will help to drive continual improvement to ATÖLYE’s project management processes
• Developing new business opportunities along with account directors as required
• Being the main contact point for clients on assigned projects
• Actively participating in project health checks and audits
• Assisting in developing proposals for new engagements and maintaining responsibility for the project budget from the proposal stage through to project closure

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in project management in design studios/consultancy organizations/digital product startups (international experience is a plus)
• Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills, developing and maintaining open, honest and trusting relationships.
• Comfortable communicating and connecting with the Leadership team and senior client stakeholders.
• Experience in consulting with a focus on architecture, design, strategy and business facilitation type projects
• Excellent written and verbal skills in English and Arabic.
• Attention to detail, while maintaining overall understanding of projects.
• Continually strives to exceed client expectations
• Engage with and work within changing multi-disciplinary teams
• Excellent knowledge of Project Management methodologies, methods, tools and techniques (Agile, SCRUM, Waterfall, etc.)
• Ability to handle multiple client and internal projects, roles and responsibilities.
• Demonstrable experience managing complex projects/programs involving cross-functional teams within budgetary and time constraints
• Demonstrable skills and experience in facilitation and storytelling
• PMP certification is desirable

What Do We Offer?

• An inspiring and dynamic workspace as part of an interdisciplinary community
• The opportunity to work in strategic projects with leading institutions internationally
• A transdisciplinary workflow that promotes constant learning

Travel Requirements

• As required, approximately 25-40%