Assistant Project Manager

Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

We are seeking an organized and detail-oriented Assistant Project Manager  to join our team in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. In this role, you will support the project management team in coordinating and facilitating continuous integration initiatives, ensuring smooth collaboration between development and operations teams. You will play a key part in maintaining project timelines, documentation, and process efficiency while gaining valuable experience in CI/CD environments and agile project management.

• Assist in planning, scheduling, and coordinating CI/CD pipeline projects and initiatives
• Support the project manager in tracking project progress, milestones, and deliverables
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including requirements, status reports, and meeting notes
• Coordinate communication between development teams, operations, and stakeholders to ensure alignment on CI objectives
• Monitor and track CI tool configurations, build processes, and deployment activities
• Assist in identifying and resolving project bottlenecks and process inefficiencies
• Support the implementation of continuous integration best practices and standards
• Prepare and distribute project status updates and performance metrics
• Assist in onboarding team members to CI processes and tools
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues and implement solutions
• Maintain organized project files, schedules, and resource allocation records

Qualifications

• 3 + years of experience in project coordination, assistant project management, or related role
• Strong understanding of Agile and Scrum methodologies
• Familiarity with CI/CD concepts and continuous integration practices
• Knowledge of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and development environments
• Experience with at least one CI tool (Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, or similar)
• Proficiency with version control systems (Git, SVN, or equivalent)
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment
• Problem-solving skills and ability to adapt to changing priorities
• Preferred: Experience with automation tools and DevOps practices
• Preferred: Familiarity with project management tools (Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar)
• Preferred: Basic understanding of software testing and quality assurance processes

Additional Information

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

 

About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com. 

What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 

• State/Province: Dubai
• Business Group: DCS
• Legal Entity: AECOM MIDDLE EAST LIMITED ABU DHABI
• Business Line: Transportation
• Work Location Model: On-Site
• Operating Group: International
• Primary Location: AE - Dubai, UAE - UBora Tower