Project Manager

About The Company AIQ is an Abu Dhabi-based technology company that develops and deploys industrial artificial intelligence (AI) technologies at scale, focused on the energy sector. As a venture between Presight (G42) and ADNOC, AIQ has productized 15 AI-enabled solutions that support clients to perform better, protect teams and equipment, keep operations sustainable, and rapidly scale successes. The organization embraces an innovative and entrepreneurial spirit, looking to push boundaries and solve transformational challenges across industry. It welcomes professionals that share the desire to make meaningful and impactful contributions to the mission to deliver responsible AI to the heart of industrial processes. Always on the forefront of technology, AIQ provides its talent with an environment to thrive and excel. Working at AIQ includes participating in some of the most significant industrial transformation projects, interacting with massive data pools, utilizing sophisticated AI infrastructure that is powered by a NVIDIA GPU cloud computing platform, and access to abundant computing, storage, and network resources made available from across the G42 ecosystem. Overview AIQ has an exciting opportunity at our organization as a Project Manager in the dynamic realm of digital technology, with a particular focus on the oil and gas sector. As a key player in our team, you will lead and navigate the intersection of cutting-edge technology and complex project management within the energy industry. Your role will involve overseeing and orchestrating projects that leverage digital solutions to optimize operations, enhance efficiency, and foster innovation in the oil and gas domain. We are seeking a professional who can seamlessly bridge the gap between technology and business objectives, ensuring successful project delivery in this ever-evolving landscape. Responsibilities • Develop and manage overall project implementation plans with clear milestones, ensuring alignment with project scope and objectives. • Lead end-to-end project implementation using Agile methodology, covering all phases from planning to execution and final reporting. • Prepare and maintain project documentation, including technical evaluations, SOWs, cost/benefit analyses, risk registers, and final project reports. • Coordinate closely with product managers, clients, and partner organizations to prioritize requirements, manage deliverables, and ensure successful outcomes. • Organize and facilitate team meetings, agile ceremonies, and steering committees while tracking and closing actions to expedite delivery. • Monitor execution of product development projects in the cloud with cross-functional teams of data scientists and software engineers. • Identify and remove obstacles, manage dependencies, and realistically estimate delivery timelines while maintaining stakeholder expectations. • Collect and analyze team productivity data, coordinate release management, and ensure resource planning and allocation across projects. • Manage project budgets (CAPEX and OPEX), contribute to departmental operational plans, and ensure efficient use of resources. • Communicate project progress, risks, and updates to stakeholders, including senior management, in a clear and timely manner. • Conduct post-project evaluations to capture lessons learned, drive continuous improvement, and support ISO-aligned best practices. • Propose and implement process improvements, manage internal/external audits, and ensure timely closure of audit recommendations. • Establish governance structures, define accountabilities, and oversee vendor management to secure seamless collaboration with third-party partners. Qualifications Educational Requirements: • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Petroleum, Engineering or equivalent. • Proven experience as a Project Manager, specifically in customer support and operations projects in Technology related projects for Oil & Gas and Energy Industry. • PMP Certification is preferred. Minimum Experience & Knowledge & Skills • At least 12 years of overall experience with minimum 7-8 years in project management preferential with experience in Oil & Gas industries (ADNOC prior experience is preferred). • Completion of at least 3 large scale project implementation, especially for the Oil and Gas and energy industries. • Prior experience of handling AI and Big Data projects. • Familiar with the industry safety and regularity requirements. • Expert and evangelist of multiple Agile methodologies like Scrum and Kanban. • Expert user of Jira or comparable. • Basic understanding of the cloud computing technology stack. • Must be familiar with web-based applications. • Candidates who have on site experience (reservoir, production, drilling) will be preferred. • Candidates who have experience with Data Management and Artificial Intelligence solutions will be preferred. What Working At AIQ Offers Culture: Encouraging initiative, work in an environment that is fast-paced and varied, surrounded by talented peers from around the world, who are similarly attracted to applying their skills to solve transformational challenges. Career: Join a team in which your contribution is recognized and rewarded, while you are supported to operate at your peak performance. Rewards: An attractive renumeration package that includes healthcare, education support for dependents, leave benefits, and more. Show more Show less

Educational Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Petroleum, Engineering or equivalent. Proven experience as a Project Manager, specifically in customer support and operations projects in Technology related projects for Oil & Gas and Energy Industry. PMP Certification is preferred. Minimum Experience & Knowledge & Skills: At least 12 years of overall experience with minimum 7-8 years in project management, preferably with experience in Oil & Gas industries (ADNOC prior experience is preferred). Completion of at least 3 large scale project implementations, especially for the Oil & Gas and energy industries. Prior experience handling AI and Big Data projects. Familiar with industry safety and regulatory requirements. Expert in Agile methodologies (Scrum and Kanban). Expert user of Jira or comparable tools. Basic understanding of cloud computing technology stack. Familiar with web-based applications. On-site reservoir/production/drilling experience preferred. Experience with Data Management and Artificial Intelligence solutions preferred.

Develop and manage overall project implementation plans with clear milestones, ensuring alignment with project scope and objectives. Lead end-to-end project implementation using Agile methodology, covering all phases from planning to execution and final reporting. Prepare and maintain project documentation, including technical evaluations, SOWs, cost/benefit analyses, risk registers, and final project reports. Coordinate with product managers, clients, and partner organizations to prioritize requirements, manage deliverables, and ensure successful outcomes. Organize and facilitate team meetings, agile ceremonies, and steering committees while tracking and closing actions to expedite delivery. Monitor execution of product development projects in the cloud with cross-functional teams of data scientists and software engineers. Identify and remove obstacles, manage dependencies, and realistically estimate delivery timelines while maintaining stakeholder expectations. Collect and analyze team productivity data, coordinate release management, and ensure resource planning and allocation across projects. Manage project budgets (CAPEX and OPEX), contribute to departmental operational plans, and ensure efficient use of resources. Communicate project progress, risks, and updates to stakeholders, including senior management, in a clear and timely manner. Conduct post-project evaluations to capture lessons learned, drive continuous improvement, and support ISO-aligned best practices. Propose and implement process improvements, manage internal/external audits, and ensure timely closure of audit recommendations. Establish governance structures, define accountabilities, and oversee vendor management to secure seamless collaboration with third-party partners.