Project Manager – PropTech Platform Development

About the Project

We are seeking an exceptional Project Manager to lead the development of "Stealth Prop-tech Platform" a groundbreaking, first-of-its-kind digital real estate platform in Dubai. This ambitious project will seamlessly integrate long-term property sales and rentals with short-term and vacation stays, creating a unified ecosystem for all real estate needs. The platform will be developed by five concurrent, multi-disciplinary workstreams and will incorporate advanced technologies including AI/ML, blockchain, Web3, and conversational AI.

This is a unique opportunity to manage a high-impact, high-visibility project from inception to a "big bang" launch, shaping the future of the PropTech landscape in the region.

Job Summary

As the Project Manager, you will be the central point of contact and the primary driver for the successful execution of the Proptech platform. You will be responsible for managing the project's timeline, budget, and resources across all five workstreams. You will ensure seamless communication and collaboration between our internal teams, stakeholders with the client, and third-party vendors. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing complex, multi-faceted software development projects, particularly within the technology or real estate sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the main point of contact for the client, managing expectations, providing regular updates, and ensuring alignment with project goals.
• Develop, maintain, and execute a detailed project plan, tracking progress against milestones and ensuring the project remains on schedule and within budget.
• Oversee and coordinate the activities of five distinct workstreams:

1. Core Platform & Foundational UX
2. Market Differentiation & Hyper-Personalization
3. Advanced AI, Monetization & Partnership Ecosystem
4. Web3 Integration & Future-Forward Technologies
5. Conversational AI & Platform Ubiquity

• Facilitate all project governance meetings, including daily stand-ups, weekly progress meetings, and bi-weekly steering committee reviews.
• Manage the project's formal Change Control Process, analyzing the impact of any scope changes on timeline and budget.
• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues.
• Manage the project budget, including tracking costs for personnel, third-party services, and cloud infrastructure, while overseeing the application for and utilization of startup credits (AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft).
• Ensure clear and consistent communication across all teams and stakeholders using project management tools like Clickup (preferred), Jira, Confluence, and Slack.
• Work closely with the Technical Lead to ensure architectural integrity and with the Product Owner to manage the product backlog and sprint planning.

Required Skills and Experience

• 5+ years of experience in project management

  , specifically leading large-scale, end-to-end software development projects.

• Demonstrable experience managing complex, multi-team projects

  with concurrent workstreams.

• Proven experience in the PropTech (Property Technology) or FinTech sectors

  is highly desirable.

• Strong understanding of modern software development methodologies

  , including Agile and Scrum.

• Experience managing projects involving at least two of the following advanced technologies:

• Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning (e.g., recommendation engines, chatbots).
• Web3 / Blockchain (e.g., tokenization, cryptocurrency payments).
• Conversational AI (e.g., Twilio, WhatsApp Business API).

• Track record of successfully launching consumer-facing mobile applications

  (iOS and Android) and responsive web platforms.
• Expert proficiency with project management software (e.g.,Clickup, Jira, Asana) and collaboration tools (e.g., Confluence, Slack).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to manage client relationships effectively.
• Experience in managing project budgets and tracking costs against forecasts.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP, PRINCE2, or Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) certification.
• Knowledge of the regulatory environments in the UAE, particularly relating to RERA (Real Estate Regulatory Agency) and VARA (Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority).
• Experience managing projects with international, distributed teams.
• Familiarity with cloud cost management and optimization strategies.