Project Manager

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

CoolIT Systems is a global leader in liquid cooling for data centers, seeking an experienced Project Manager based remotely in the UAE. In this role, you will lead end-to-end delivery of liquid cooling deployments—from enterprise IT to AI and high-performance systems—while working closely with customers, internal teams, and vendors.

You’ll ensure projects are executed seamlessly from initiation to closeout, aligning with client requirements and business goals. Drawing on experience in sales, design, deployment, and maintenance, you will drive innovative solutions while managing risk, cost, and resources.

Responsibilities

• Project planning, execution and maintenance: Manage daily project tasks, coordinate with vendors, subcontractors, and stakeholders to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery. Also handle post-deployment maintenance for existing projects.
• Design coordination and technical support: Independently design, validate and deliver solutions, ensuring that all project designs meet the required specifications and industry standards, and providing technical guidance to the team.
• Resource management: Allocating resources such as ASP, materials, and equipment, and ensuring they are used efficiently.
• Cost control: Managing the project budget, monitoring costs, and making adjustments as needed to avoid overruns.
• Quality assurance and compliance: Ensuring that the project meets all regulatory, safety, and quality standards.
• Client interaction: Working directly with clients to understand their needs and keep them informed of the project’s progress.
• Risk management: Take full ownership of identifying potential risks to the project (e.g., delays, cost overruns) and implementing strategies to mitigate them.

Basic Qualifications

WHO YOU ARE:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (or equivalent experience) with 5 years of relevant project or program management in data center, cooling, or complex technical deployments.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles and practical problem-solving.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects and prioritize competing deliverables.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities.
• Willingness to travel internationally up to 25%; valid passport and driver’s license required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working on technical design for data centers and or liquid cooling systems.
• Field engineering experience in a related discipline. Field engineering experience in a related discipline.
• Knowledge in selling and deploying products in coordination with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• Understanding of P&ID drawings, 2D and 3D mechanical model design with ability to create, review and approve.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 23 kg.

Skills

• Technical Expertise: Strong technical knowledge of cooling systems, heat transfer concepts, and mechanical design.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills to convey complex technical concepts to peers and external customers.
• Organization: Ability to manage multiple complex projects efficiently.
• Collaboration: Capable of leading collaboration efforts with internal and external stakeholders.
• Independence: Able to solve complex problems on their own and communicate risks while coming up with effective mitigation plans.