Project Manager - Digital Twin and Smart Building Program

About the Role

InfoLabs Global is developing an advanced Digital Twin of a prominent HQ facility using Unreal Engine, integrating live building management systems into a unified 3D control hub. The Project Manager will be responsible for managing the entire program, ensuring coordination across scheduling, scope, vendors, and client expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive delivery plan including work breakdown structure, milestones, dependencies, critical paths, and resource allocation for a cross-functional team of 15 members.
• Lead project governance activities such as creating steering committee reports, weekly progress updates, RAID logs, change control processes, and managing escalations.
• Serve as the primary liaison for the client, facilities management, and external vendors (including BMS, CCTV, access control, and parking systems).
• Organize site access, commissioning schedules, and user acceptance testing in collaboration with facility operations.
• Monitor budget utilization, effort progression, and vendor deliverables in alignment with contractual milestones.
• Manage risks, particularly focusing on system integration dependencies that commonly cause delays in Digital Twin projects.

Candidate Profile

• Minimum of 8 years experience in managing technology delivery projects with at least 3 years focused on systems integration or smart building/IoT initiatives.
• Demonstrated success managing enterprise or government client engagements requiring formal governance structures.
• Strong proficiency with project management tools such as MS Project, Primavera, or Jira, coupled with expertise in structured reporting.
• Ability to engage directly in technical discussions with architects, developers, and controls engineers without the need for intermediaries.
• Certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, or their equivalents are preferred.

Additional Qualifications (Desirable)

• Experience with Digital Twin, BIM, GIS, or command and control room technologies.
• Conceptual knowledge of building systems communication protocols such as BACnet, Modbus, and OPC-UA.

Location and Terms

• The position is based in Dubai, UAE, requiring on-site presence at InfoLabs Global and client premises as needed.
• Engagement is contract/project-based throughout the Digital Twin program duration, with potential extensions depending on project pipeline.
• Applicants must hold a valid UAE residence visa and currently reside in the UAE. Relocation sponsorship is not provided, and candidates must be available to commence work on short notice.