Technical Project Manager AI LLM AI Agents

About the Role

We are looking for a hands-on Technical Project Manager (TPM) to lead the delivery of custom AI agents, LLM-powered systems, and AI-driven products.

You will work closely with AI engineers, ML researchers, backend developers, and product stakeholders to plan, execute, and deliver high-impact AI initiatives.

This role requires strong technical understanding, excellent Jira & Agile project management skills, and the ability to manage complex AI/ML workflows from concept to production.

Key Responsibilities

Project & Delivery Management

• Own end-to-end delivery of AI and LLM-based projects, from discovery to deployment
• Manage Jira boards, workflows, epics, sprints, releases, and reporting
• Run Agile ceremonies (stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives)
• Track dependencies, risks, timelines, budgets, and delivery milestones
• Ensure high-quality, on-time execution across multiple AI initiatives

AI & Technical Leadership

• Work closely with AI/ML engineers on
• Translate business requirements into clear technical plans
• Understand trade-offs between model performance, cost, latency, and scalability
• Coordinate data pipelines, experimentation cycles, and production release

Stakeholder & Team Management

• Act as the primary bridge between business, product, and technical teams
• Communicate project progress, risks, and outcomes clearly to leadership
• Align stakeholders on scope, priorities, and delivery timelines
• Manage internal teams and external vendors (if required)

Required Skills & Experience

Must-Have

• 5+ years experience as a Technical Project Manager (or similar role)
• Proven experience managing technical software teams
• Strong hands-on experience with Jira (advanced usage, reporting, workflows)
• Deep understanding of Agile / Scrum methodologies
• Ability to manage complex, ambiguous technical projects
• Excellent communication and leadership skills

AI / ML Experience (Strongly Preferred)

• Experience delivering AI/ML or LLM-based products
• Familiarity with:
• Understanding of AI system architecture (APIs, inference, pipelines)
• Comfortable working with data scientists, ML engineers, and AI researchers

Nice to Have

• Background in computer science, engineering, or data science
• Experience with MLOps, cloud platforms (AWS / GCP / Azure)
• PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, or Scrum certifications
• Experience delivering AI agents or automation systems
• Prior startup or fast-paced tech environment experience

What We Offer

• Competitive salary (Dubai market)
• Work on cutting-edge AI & LLM technology
• High-impact role with ownership and autonomy
• Collaborative, technically strong team
• Long-term growth in an AI-first organization

📍 Location: UAE

👉 Apply here: https://careers.forteseducation.com/CurrentOpening.aspx?FCO=1