Lead Solutions Consultant - Middle East

Artefact

Artefact is a new generation of data service providers, specialising in data consulting and data-driven digital marketing. It is dedicated to transforming data into business impact across the entire value chain of organisations. We are proud to say we’re enjoying skyrocketing growth.The backbone of our consulting missions, today our Data consulting team has more than 400 consultants covering all Artefact's offers (and more): data marketing, data governance, strategy consulting, product owner… About the role ... As a Cloud Architect Manager at Artefact, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing robust, scalable, and secure cloud solutions that support our clients’ data and technology ecosystems. You will collaborate closely with technical teams and business stakeholders to ensure cloud architecture is aligned with business needs, optimizing tool selection, cost efficiency, and scalability. Additionally, you will lead technical teams, mentor engineers, and contribute to Artefact’s growth by driving innovation and promoting best practices in cloud technology. What you'll be doing ... * Lead the design and implementation of cloud infrastructure architectures (cloud, on-premise, hybrid) aligned with business requirements. * Define and enforce best practices for cloud platform deployment and configuration, security, networking, operations and tools selection. * Oversee the integration of cloud platforms with data pipelines, storage, and compute services. * Standardize coding, deployment, and monitoring practices across cloud environments. * Design and implement automated solutions to set up, monitor, and adjust cloud infrastructure efficiently. * Lead problem-solving initiatives for complex technical challenges related to cloud environments. * Provide technical leadership across multiple cloud projects, ensuring efficient resource management. * Foster teamwork by mentoring, coaching and guiding cloud engineers and ensuring knowledge transfer. * Manage client relationships regarding project expectations, timelines, and outcomes. * Contribute to Artefact's growth by maintaining tech partnerships, leading technical proposals to support project planning and identify potential growth areas with existing accounts.   What you'll need ... * Proven experience designing and implementing cloud architectures on Azure at scale * Strong expertise in cloud security, networking, and compliance frameworks. * Led the end-to-end design of highly available, secure, and cost-optimized Azure environments for enterprise customers, leveraging services such as Azure Virtual Network, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), and Azure App Service. * Defined multi-region DR/HA architectures using Azure Traffic Manager, paired regions, and Azure Site Recovery, achieving RTOs under 1 hour for mission-critical workloads. * Enable automated patching, scaling, and monitoring tasks via Azure DevOps YAML pipelines and PowerShell DSC, improving operational efficiency. * Deep understanding of cloud cost optimization, monitoring, and high availability design patterns. * Collaborated with data engineers to optimize architectures on Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2, Synapse, and MS Fabric * Strong leadership capabilities with experience managing technical teams and large-scale projects. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including experience creating business-focused presentations. * Demonstrated problem-solving abilities for complex, multi-disciplinary cloud projects. * Experience managing senior stakeholders and navigating client discussions effectively. * Ability to mentor, coach, and develop technical teams in cloud engineering best practices. * A track record of contributing to business growth through technical innovation and strategic initiatives.

Smartly

We are looking for a hybrid Creative Project Manager & Customer Success Manager to join Smartly’s Customer Success Team. This role blends end-to-end creative production leadership with strategic customer ownership, sitting at the intersection of execution, client partnership, and growth. You will lead the full lifecycle of multi-channel digital advertising campaigns — from scoping and production through delivery, optimization, and ongoing account development. Acting as both an operational driver and a strategic advisor, you will ensure flawless creative execution while helping customers unlock the full value of Smartly’s platform. Beyond project delivery, you will partner closely with clients and internal teams to align on objectives, manage scope and budgets, resolve challenges proactively, and ensure consistently high-quality outcomes. You will collaborate cross-functionally to anticipate client needs, recommend scalable solutions, and maintain transparency across stakeholders to drive successful, efficient creative operations. WHAT YOU’LL DO. . .  LEAD END-TO-END CREATIVE PROJECT DELIVERY * Own the full lifecycle of multi-channel digital campaigns — from scoping and timelines to delivery and post-launch evaluation. * Manage budgets, resources, risks, and quality standards to ensure projects are delivered on time and within scope. DRIVE OPERATIONAL & FINANCIAL EXCELLENCE * Maintain clear project documentation, reporting, and stakeholder alignment using tools like monday.com and Smartly. * Oversee project profitability, manage scope changes, and proactively mitigate risks. COORDINATE CROSS-FUNCTIONAL EXECUTION * Lead collaboration between creative, technical, and platform teams to translate strategy into executable campaigns. * Ensure alignment across global stakeholders and maintain transparent communication throughout project delivery. SUPPORT CUSTOMER SUCCESS & PRODUCT ADOPTION * Partner with customers to align campaign execution with business goals and performance outcomes. Identify opportunities to improve workflows and increase adoption of Smartly’s creative automation solutions.   WE'RE DEFINITELY LOOKING FOR YOU, IF YOU... * 5+ years’ of experience in Account Management or Project Management within a studio team at an ad agency, digital agency, in-house team of an online advertiser, or an AdTech company. * Experience in aiding the development and execution of multiple complex projects and meeting tight deadlines. * Knowledge of digital media advertising, particularly social media, including all ad formats and placements. * Experience in communicating with customers about the status of the projects, sending reports and handling the feedback loop. * Cross-functional mindset and experience in working with multidisciplinary teams * Commercially minded with experience handling scope, financial oversight, and client negotiations. * Have flawless written and verbal communication skills * Proven ability to manage complex digital campaigns, budgets, and multiple stakeholders under tight deadlines. * Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment. * Multitask and meet critical deadlines in a fast-paced environment. * Fluent in English; Arabic is a plus.   #LI-Hybrid ABOUT SMARTLY Smartly is the AI-powered advertising technology company transforming ad experiences for brands and their consumers. Our comprehensive advertising platform seamlessly integrates the capabilities of media, creative, and intelligence to power more than 800 billion impressions and generate more than 300 billion creatives annually, delivering tangible business outcomes for brands and advertisers. Smartly is the only company in the industry recognized as a Leader in The Forrester Wave: Creative Advertising Technologies with PwC validating the results it delivers for brands. We manage creative and media for 700+ brands worldwide and $6B in ad spend across the largest media platforms, including Facebook, Google, Instagram, Pinterest, Snap, and TikTok. Our end-to-end technology, unmatched access to media platforms and exceptional customer service help Fortune 500 brands to reach and engage consumers and learn what performs best.Smartly is a multinational and diverse team of 750+ Smartlies from 60+ nationalities, working in 13 countries. Together, we want to create and maintain an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and heard. Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion approach is at the heart of it. Visit Smartly to learn more. The processing of your information is described in our Candidate Privacy Notice.

BeWunder

DEINE AUFGABEN As a Technical Project Manager, you will take full ownership of projects from a technical perspective, driving delivery through a collaborative, transparent, and solution-oriented approach. You will leverage the expertise of cross-functional teams, foster strong communication, and ensure excellence across all project phases.   In this role, you will: * Lead the end-to-end technical management of projects and tenders, ensuring successful planning, execution, and delivery in line with client expectations and company standards.  * Develop and oversee high-quality technical documentation, including layouts, schematics, system diagrams, and project schedules, ensuring accuracy and compliance with industry standards.  * Coordinate the design and engineering of integrated audio-visual and lighting systems, aligning innovative solutions with project requirements.  * Act as a key point of contact for clients, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders, ensuring seamless communication and alignment across all project stages.  * Plan and manage project resources effectively, optimizing team performance and balancing workloads across multiple projects.  * Define project objectives in collaboration with stakeholders, track progress, and adapt strategies to ensure timely and successful delivery.  * Organize and lead project meetings, maintaining clarity, transparency, and alignment throughout the project lifecycle.  * Monitor project quality, timelines, and budgets, proactively identifying risks and implementing corrective actions where needed.  * Provide leadership and direction to technical teams, supporting their performance and ensuring coordinated execution of all technical aspects.  * Drive continuous improvement by enhancing processes, workflows, and best practices within the team.  * Maintain and enrich internal knowledge resources, including contributing to and updating technical content within the BeWunder WIKI.  * Stay attuned to market trends and emerging technologies, identifying opportunities to innovate and strengthen project outcomes.  DEIN PROFIL * Proven technical project management experience with turnkey projects (AVL, scenic, fit-out) such as museums, visitor experience centers, EXPO pavilions and other permanent/ semi-permanent installations in the entertainment and cultural field. * A degree in Audio-Visual field, Construction Management, Architecture or equivalent is highly desirable. * In-depth knowledge of Audio, Video and Lighting systems and control.  * Knowledge and experience with current technologies for large scale installations. * Good understanding of technical, business and contractual correlations in all complexity. * Proven ability to manage large budgets.  * Strong industry network in the UAE and KSA is highly desirable. * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. * English language proficiency is a must. * Flexible to work based on the requirements of the industry.  WARUM WIR? * Unified CAT A Silver Premium Medical Insurance provided as standard to all team members – yes, you read that correctly, we all enjoy the same insurance category benefits!  * Complimentary lunches provided daily in our Dubai office canteen. * Team Engagement Initiatives – team-building activities, health and wellness drives, etc. * Team Socials – team BBQs, season opening and closing parties. * Worker’s Compensation and Accident Insurance. * Annual Flight Allowance. * Recruitment Referral Bonus Scheme for team members who refer successful applicants for our open positions.  * Project Referral Bonus Scheme for team members who refer successful project leads. * The opportunity to work in an international and multi-cultural team with collaboration across our offices in the Middle East and Europe. * Collaborative and motivated working environment. * Trusting and partnership-based cooperation across all units. * An innovative and growth-oriented company with a matrix organizational structure and an open corporate culture.