Our client a Globally successful entertainment company, launching regulated market sports betting & Casino gaming offering within the UAE, is currently searching for an experienced Project Manager to join their team in Abu Dhabi.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with product, R&D, marketing, legal, compliance, and other teams to ensure alignment with regulatory and business goals.
- Facilitate cross-functional communication and coordination to drive timely project execution and address bottlenecks.
- Ensure product development complies with relevant regulations and proactively manage regulatory risks.
- Stay informed on regulatory changes impacting gaming products and adjust project plans accordingly.
- Develop and manage project plans, tracking progress, resources, risks, and budgets, and report on status and key milestones.
- Establish KPIs to measure success and promote continuous improvement in project delivery.
- Efficiently allocate resources, balancing skills and expertise across the development lifecycle.
- Lead budget management, ensuring adherence to financial plans.
- Apply best practices and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) to enhance project management.
- Conduct post-project reviews to capture lessons learned for future projects.
- Act as the primary contact for internal and external stakeholders, leading regular meetings to update on progress and gather feedback.
- Oversee project scope management, proactively identifying issues and solutions to keep projects on track.
- Support product launch plans, ensuring regulatory compliance for market entry, and manage post-launch activities such as performance analysis and ongoing enhancements.
Requirements:
- Extensive project management experience in gaming, tech, or regulated industries.
- Strong knowledge of gaming regulatory and compliance standards.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams.
- Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
- Proficient in English and Chinese.
- Strong analytical skills for assessing project performance and implementing corrective actions.
- 5+ years of experience in a tech company; 34 years of product management experience preferred.
