[ref. d7808818] Associate Program Manager- Gaming (UAE National) - Dubai
Job Description
Life at Dubai Future Foundation
Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) aims to realize the wise vision of Dubai's leadership to institutionalize the envisioned future and forward-thinking methodologies, while positioning Dubai as the leading city of the future. In partnership with its local and global partners from governments, companies, startups, and entrepreneurs, DFF drives joint efforts to collectively imagine, design, and execute the best possible future for humanity.
Under the supervision of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of DFF, the DFF runs and oversees many futureproofing projects and initiatives, such as the Museum of the Future, Area 2071, Dubai Program for Gaming 2033, The Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution UAE, Dubai Future Accelerators, One Million Arab Coders, Dubai Future Academy, Dubai Future Solutions, Dubai Future Labs, Dubai Future Forum, etc.DFF's efforts to share knowledge, adopt innovation, support entrepreneurs and innovative startups, build capacity, and promote forward-thinking and foresight principles contribute to Dubai's ambitions to be a role model for the cities of the future through the power of unlimited imagination, innovation, foresight and disruptive mindset.
For more information on the initiatives, projects, and programs of Dubai Future Foundation, please visit the website: www.dubaifuture.ae
Where does this role fit into the bigger picture
The Associate Program Manager - Gaming reports directly to the Executive Director of Future Design and Acceleration and is part of DFF's Projects structure.
The Programs team's goals are to connect partners through Sprints, roadshows, events, and accelerated programs to position Platforms of the Future as a hub for solving global problems. The Dubai Future Accelerator runs the programming cohorts to achieve the strategic goals.
The program team is responsible for conceptualizing, designing, and delivering large-scale initiatives that align with Dubai's strategic vision. These programs address global and regional challenges while leveraging innovation, technology, and partnerships to create transformative solutions for the future.
Associate Program Manager Program
As a Dubai Future Foundations Associate Program Manager, you will be responsible for developing and implementing strategic initiatives to drive the success of Dubai's games industry. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to analyze market trends, identify opportunities, and formulate strategies to attract gaming companies and professionals to Dubai, and to grow the local gaming ecosystem.
Project Management- You are responsible for organizing and running the project cycle including monitoring and tracking budgets, project milestones, resources and working with Project Managers to evaluate and create post-project reporting.
- You will work closely with the Project Managers to ensure initiatives are running efficiently and on target.
- You will support the Project Managers with planning, identifying partners, initiating contact and client management as needed.
- You will participate in negotiation meetings, support in presentations and project update meetings.
- You will need to openly communicate with team members to ensure that all projects are running smoothly and regularly feedback to the Project Manager and the Director of Future Foresight on operations and administration of your projects.
- You will work closely with teams to ensure the full cycle of Platforms of the Future run smoothly and partners experience a consistent and excellent experience.
- You will work closely project partners throughout the process and ensure regular communication, procurement and logistics are in place.
- You will work closely with Corporate Services and other internal teams to ensure procurement, invoices, production and any additional requirements are met.
Why this role is important
This role makes the biggest impact by being organized, proactive, initiating and building strong relationships. You will be instrumental in making sure the programs of Dubai Program for Gaming 2033 and the Programming department run smoothly and that partners and clients look to Dubai Program for Gaming 2033 as a hub for global problem solving and innovation in the games industry.
What Dubai Future Foundation offers
We will offer you a unique opportunity to work with passionate people, support shapers of the future as well as work that has an impact, not only on the organization or the UAE but all of humankind.
You will have the chance to work on exciting and new projects, work in a highly diverse and fast paced environment that fosters creativity, disruptive ideas and innovation.
Skills- You will have a minim of a bachelor's degree in any related field; a degree or certification in project management would be preferred.
- You will have a minimum of 4 years experience in the games industry with proven success in supporting multiple projects with a passion for future focused innovation.
- You will have good people management skills, be able to clearly communicate and adapt to changing requirements.
- You will be fluent in written and spoken English & Arabic.
- You will be proactive, professional, curious and a self-learner interested in exploring global and regional challenges and trends.
- You will be a team player and willing to support where needed to ensure the projects run smoothly.
- You will have excellent attention to detail, be able to multi-task and meet tight and changing deadlines.