Project Manager - Cloud & Infrastructure Delivery

Project Manager – Cloud & Infrastructure Delivery, Core
42, Abu Dhabi - UAE About Us

Core 42, a leader in AI-powered cloud and digital infrastructure, is driving transformative technology solutions globally. Leveraging advanced resources and partnerships, Core
42 empowers clients to harness sovereign AI infrastructure, especially in sectors with stringent regulatory needs. With a mission to redefine digital transformation, we combine sovereign capabilities with scalable, high-performance compute infrastructure, positioning itself at the forefront of AI innovation in the Middle East and beyond.

The Project Manager – Cloud & Infrastructure Delivery will be responsible for managing the successful delivery of cloud infrastructure platforms and strategic technology programs across compute, networking, storage, and platform services environments.

This role requires strong project and program management expertise combined with a solid understanding of cloud technologies and infrastructure operations. You will lead complex delivery initiatives, coordinate cross-functional teams, manage governance processes, and ensure production readiness and operational stability across Core
42 cloud platforms.

• Lead end-to-end delivery of cloud infrastructure and platform programs
• Define project scope, timelines, milestones, deliverables, and resource plans
• Manage multiple delivery work streams including Infrastructure, Networking, Security, Platform Services, QA, and Operations
• Track project progress, dependencies, and inter-team alignment to ensure timely delivery
• Ensure delivery objectives are achieved within agreed scope, timelines, and quality standards

• Establish and manage governance forums and delivery review processes
• Ensure proper change management, release governance, and deployment controls are followed
• Define and enforce project delivery standards, documentation requirements, and sign‑off processes
• Maintain visibility of project risks, issues, dependencies, and mitigation plans
• Ensure adherence to organizational governance, compliance, and operational policies

• Identify, assess, and manage technical, operational, and vendor-related risks
• Ensure quality assurance, performance validation, and security gates are achieved
• Drive production readiness activities including soft launch, go‑live approvals, and operational acceptance
• Monitor post‑release platform stability and coordinate stabilization activities when required
• Ensure continuous tracking and resolution of project delivery issues
• Manage vendors and external partners under milestone‑based or T&M delivery models
• Ensure vendor accountability for delivery timelines, scope, and quality outcomes
• Act as the primary coordination point between business, technical, operational, and external stakeholders
• Provide regular status updates, executive reporting, and project governance reporting to leadership teams
• Facilitate effective communication across cross‑functional delivery teams

• Demonstrate strong understanding of:
• Compute infrastructure including VMs, hypervisors, and capacity planning
• Networking technologies including VPCs, routing, subnets, firewalls, security groups, load balancing, and EIPs
• Storage technologies including block, object, backup, and disaster recovery solutions
• Platform services including monitoring, logging, IAM, and automation frameworks
• Collaborate closely with engineering and architecture teams to ensure:
• Proper deployment and configuration management
• Early identification and mitigation of technical risks
• Manage project delivery and release tracking using Jira and Microsoft Project

• Ensure operational readiness including runbooks, support processes, and monitoring capabilities
• Coordinate transition and handover activities to operations and support teams
• Oversee onboarding readiness and service enablement for customers and stakeholders
• Support production rollout planning and operational stabilization activities

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer…