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Cybersecurity Talent Acquisition About the Opportunity Join a pre-launch digital health platform in Abu Dhabi, focused on transforming mental health care, developed in a joint venture with a leading healthcare provider. As a Portfolio Manager , you will play a pivotal role in overseeing a diverse set of health-tech startups and research projects, driving the development of an innovation ecosystem across the META region. This role is critical to scaling operations and aligning initiatives with the platform’s mission to revolutionize mental health care in the UAE. Job Purpose The Portfolio Manager will manage a portfolio of AI-driven startups and research initiatives, ensuring strategic alignment, operational success, and impactful outcomes. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including AI engineers, data scientists, and clinical specialists, to build a collaborative health-tech ecosystem, supporting the platform’s B2B and B2C market penetration goals. Key Responsibilities Portfolio Oversight : Manage a diverse set of health-tech startups and research projects, ensuring alignment with the platform’s strategic objectives and operational frameworks. Ecosystem Development : Collaborate with the COO to establish methodologies and build a regional innovation ecosystem, engaging stakeholders across the META region. Project Execution : Oversee project timelines, budgets, and deliverables, ensuring successful execution of AI-based initiatives from conceptualization to production. Stakeholder Collaboration : Partner with healthcare providers, regulators, and tech firms to integrate projects with digital health platforms, enhancing interoperability and patient engagement. Performance Monitoring : Track portfolio performance, assess risks, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure project success and scalability. Team Leadership : Manage a small team of direct reports, fostering a partnership-driven culture to support innovation and collaboration. Compliance and Quality : Ensure projects adhere to UAE health regulations, maintaining data privacy and operational standards. Qualifications and Experience Education : Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Management, or a related field. Master’s degree in Business, Healthcare, or Technology preferred. Experience : Extensive experience in portfolio or program management, ideally in digital health, health-tech startups, or innovation hubs. Proven track record as a venture builder or in managing startup ecosystems, with experience scaling operations. Familiarity with health interoperability, healthcare data utilization, or patient engagement platforms is a plus. Experience with AI-driven projects or trending technologies (e.g., data analytics, cloud platforms) is highly desirable. Certifications : Project Management Professional (PMP), Agile, or health-tech certifications are advantageous. Skills and Competencies Strategic Oversight : Ability to manage multiple projects, aligning them with organizational goals and market needs. Health-Tech Knowledge : Understanding of digital health trends, AI, data analytics, and interoperability standards (e.g., HL7, FHIR). Leadership : Partnership mentality with forward-thinking abilities to lead teams and foster collaboration. Communication : Strong skills to engage stakeholders, including healthcare providers, tech partners, and regulators. Cultural Awareness : Knowledge of UAE healthcare regulations and cultural nuances to support localized initiatives. Why Join? Impact : Shape the future of mental health care by driving innovative health-tech projects in a pre-launch venture. Innovation : Lead a portfolio of AI-driven initiatives, building a transformative digital health ecosystem. Growth : Join a dynamic team with opportunities to scale operations across the UAE and META region. Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Administrative and Management Industries Hospitals and Health Care Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Manpower Group Middle East by 2x Get notified about new Portfolio Manager jobs in Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates . Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 3 weeks ago Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 2 weeks ago Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 3 hours ago Senior Manager Asset Management (Emiratization) Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 2 weeks ago Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 12 hours ago Systematic Trader (Proprietary LLM/AI) – Dubai

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