About Flat6Labs
Flat6Labs is the leading entrepreneurial ecosystem builder in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region, with multiple offices across the region and operations in more than fifteen countries. Supporting entrepreneurs at various stages, Flat6Labs collaborates with leading partners to run renowned startup programs, strengthen entrepreneurship in emerging markets, and provide expert advisory services to startups, corporates, and governments.
Since its launch in 2011 in Cairo, Flat6Labs has supported over 8,000 entrepreneurs in Africa, the Levant, and the GCC regions through tailored programs and extensive support services, partnering with global stakeholders.
For more information, visit www.flat6labs.com
About the role
The Project Management Lead is responsible for the end-to-end delivery of strategic & program initiatives across Flat6Labs. The role is focused on transforming complexity into clear, executable structures, holding teams accountable to timelines, and ensuring projects are delivered on time and within scope.
Project Ownership
- Lead multiple cross-functional projects from kickoff to delivery.
- Define scope, timelines, milestones, dependencies, and success metrics.
- Translate ambiguity into clear, executable project plans.
Delivery & Execution
- Drive execution across Programs, Operations, Marketing, Tech, and external partners.
- Proactively track progress, identify risks, and remove blockers before they escalate.
- Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within agreed budgets.
Stakeholder Management
- Act as the single point of accountability for project delivery.
- Align stakeholders on priorities, trade-offs, and decisions.
- Provide clear, concise updates that enable decisions, not noise.
Process & Governance
- Design, implement, and continuously improve project management frameworks and tools.
- Establish delivery rituals: planning, reporting, reviews, and retrospectives.
- Build repeatable systems that scale beyond individual effort.
Team Enablement
- Guide project managers or contributors where applicable.
- Coach teams on prioritization, planning, and delivery mindset.
- Raise the bar on ownership, accountability, and execution quality.
What Success Looks Like
- Projects ship on time with minimal surprises
- Teams are aligned on ownership, timelines, and outcomes
- Leadership has visibility without micromanagement
- Delivery becomes predictable, scalable, and trusted
Requirements
- 3-5+ years in project/program management or delivery leadership
- Proven experience running complex, cross-functional initiatives
- Strong planning, prioritization, and problem-solving skills
- Comfortable pushing back, escalating when needed, and making calls
- Fluent in tools like Jira, Asana, ClickUp, Monday, or equivalent
- This role requires PMP certification or equivalent formal project management accreditation.
Nice to Have (but not mandatory)
- Experience in startups, scale-ups, or fast-moving environments.
- Exposure to Agile / hybrid delivery models.
- Background in operations, consulting, or transformation projects.
Benefits
What’s in it for you?
- Get the chance to work with high-potential growth startups and bright entrepreneurs from different backgrounds.
- Engage in the buzzing startup community in the MENA region.
- Work in an environment supporting creativity and proactivity, and be part of a small dynamic team.
- Competitive package including medical insurance at one of the top medical insurance providers.
- Hybrid working model and flexible working hours
