Job Purpose:

The Palestine Techno Park (PTP) is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Project Manager to join our dynamic team. You will play a key role in propelling our mission forward by leading and managing a diverse range of projects that contribute to PTP's multifaceted approach. As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for the entire project lifecycle, from initial concept and planning to successful execution, monitoring, and closure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage projects from initiation to completion, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
• Develop project plans, schedules, and budgets, and track progress against milestones and deliverables.
• Coordinate project teams, assign tasks, and ensure timely completion of project activities.
• Communicate regularly with project stakeholders to provide updates, address concerns, and manage expectations.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and issues, and escalate as necessary to ensure timely resolution.
• Manage project resources, including budget, personnel, and equipment, to optimize project performance.
• Facilitate project meetings, including agenda setting, minute taking, and action item tracking.
• Monitor project expenses and expenditures, and ensure adherence to budgetary constraints.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project success and alignment with organizational priorities.
• Prepare and present project status reports, including progress, issues, and risks, to senior management and stakeholders.
• Conduct post-project evaluations to assess project outcomes, identify lessons learned, and make recommendations for future improvements.
• Foster a collaborative and positive team environment, promoting innovation, creativity, and continuous improvement.
• Stay informed about industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies relevant to project management.
• Ensure compliance with project management standards, policies, and procedures.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer/Electronics Engineering or related field
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in a technical lab or core technology role
• At least 4-5 years’ experience working with entrepreneurs, start-ups, learning/ tinkering labs, incubator or incubation consultancy.
• Demonstrated ability to cultivate, build and maintain strong working relationships with start-ups, entrepreneurs, mentors, universities, research institutions, industry experts, associations, chamber of commerce & industries, state & central government, and angel investors.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to learn new technologies quickly
• Effective technical documentation and communication skills
• Passion for emerging technologies and startup innovation
• Project management and stakeholder coordination skills