Engineering Project Manager jobs in United Arab Emirates

ARRISE sets the benchmark for service delivery and excellence in the iGaming industry. Playing a key role in the success of its clients, which include Pragmatic Play, a brand relied upon by the world's biggest online casinos for its cutting-edge products, ARRISE helps to deliver exceptional gaming experiences to millions of players worldwide.

Our global team of over 7,000 talented and driven professionals are shaping the future of iGaming. Headquartered in Gibraltar, we have offices spanning Canada, India, the Isle of Man, Latvia, Malta, Romania, Serbia, Bulgaria, and the UAE, and more exciting destinations on the horizon in 2025.

At ARRISE, we take pride in creating growth opportunities at all levels, constantly investing in our people while welcoming new colleagues and forging strategic partnerships that open new opportunities for success.

To achieve this, we bet on ourselves. We know that success is a collective effort, and our team is driven by ambition, collaboration, and a shared commitment to grow and succeed while embracing every step of the journey.

Be part of the future of iGaming with 7,000 ARRISERS! Apply now, and our friendly recruitment team will connect with you soon.

Role Overview:

As the Head of Projects, you will be responsible for leading and scaling our commercial project management function, ensuring the successful execution of high-impact strategic initiatives. You will drive operational excellence, standardize best practices, and foster cross-functional collaboration to deliver projects that align with our company's objectives.

This is a pivotal leadership role requiring a strategic mindset, exceptional execution skills, and a passion for the gambling industry.

How You Will Make an Impact:

• Lead and manage the commercial project management team, ensuring alignment with business priorities and strategic goals.
• Drive the delivery of large-scale strategic projects and programs globally, ensuring they are executed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Establish and enforce standardized project management frameworks, methodologies, and best practices across the organization.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, defining key milestones, dependencies, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
• Proactively identify risks, resolve roadblocks, and implement solutions to keep projects on track.
• Build a high-performing project management team by mentoring, coaching, and developing talent.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement across all projects and teams.

• Strong leadership and people management skills, with a proven ability to inspire and develop high-performing teams.
• Exceptional organizational and strategic planning abilities, with a keen eye for detail.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of an organization.
• Strong financial acumen, with experience in creating business cases and managing project budgets.
• Problem-solving mindset, with the ability to anticipate challenges and implement effective solutions.
• High level of adaptability and resilience in fast-paced and evolving business environments.
• Passion for the gaming industry, with a results-driven approach to driving business success.

• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, project management, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in project or program management, with at least 2 years in a leadership capacity.
• Demonstrated success in managing and delivering complex, multi-stakeholder projects within a commercial environment.
• Proficiency in project management tools such as Jira, Monday.com, and Microsoft Project.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Prior experience in the gambling industry is highly desirable.
• Experience with construction projects is considered an advantage.

This is a unique opportunity to lead strategic projects within a dynamic and fast-growing company. If you're an ambitious, results-oriented project leader with a passion for the gambling industry, we'd love to hear from you!