Network & Infrastructure Project Manager

Raqmiyat; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT and digital transformation company in Dubai is seeking a Network & Infrastructure Project Manager to lead and deliver network and IT infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the implementation is safe, secure, compliant, and operational. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of experience in network delivery, with a minimum of 3 years in project management roles, and possesses a Bachelor's degree in IT or a related field. This role offers competitive compensation in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in network/infrastructure delivery.
• At least 3 years in project management roles.
• Proven delivery experience in complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver all network and IT infrastructure projects.
• Provide governance over cost, scope, and quality.
• Ensure operational readiness post-implementation.

Skills

Project management

Technical depth in networking

Documentation

Communication skills

Operational mindset

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Network & Infrastructure Project Manager

Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Posted on 01/18/2026

Raqmiyat is a UAE-based IT and digital transformation company specializing in consulting, staffing, and enterprise technology solutions. We empower banking, government, and enterprise clients across the Middle East to achieve their digital objectives.

Job Description

The Network & Infrastructure Project Manager leads and delivers all network and IT infrastructure projects end-to-end, ensuring safe, secure, compliant, and operationally-ready implementations. The role provides strong governance over scope, cost, schedule, quality, risk, and stakeholder alignment across airport facilities and related sites.

• Approved project management plan, schedule baseline, and budget baseline.
• Requirements and scope documentation, including RACI and stakeholder mapping.
• Reviewed and approved technical design packages (HLD/LLD) and implementation plans.
• FAT/SAT plans and completed test reports with acceptance sign-offs.
• As-built documentation: network diagrams, IP plan updates, configurations/backup, and updated asset inventory.
• Handover pack: SOPs/runbooks, training materials, warranties, licenses, and vendor support contacts.
• Weekly status dashboard and monthly executive summary (progress, risks, budget, decisions required).

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Engineering, Network Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 7+ years of experience in network/infrastructure delivery, including at least 3 years in project management roles.
• Proven delivery experience in complex environments (airport, government, critical infrastructure, or large enterprise).
• Strong experience managing vendors, systems integrators, and multi-stakeholder programs.
• Hands‑on understanding of enterprise network and infrastructure architectures, implementation methods, and operational constraints.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Project management: scope, schedule, cost, risk, quality, and stakeholder management.
• Technical depth: switching/routing, WAN/SD‑WAN, Wi‑Fi, network security controls, and structured cabling standards.
• Documentation: HLD/LLD reviews, method statements, test plans, and as‑built verification.
• Communication: concise reporting to leadership, strong meeting facilitation, and clear written correspondence.
• Operational mindset: safe cutovers, rollback planning, and service transition discipline.
• Analytical thinking: root‑cause problem solving and data‑driven decisions.

Preferred Certifications

• ITIL Foundation (service transition/operations awareness).
• Security certification (e.g., Security+, CCNA Security, or equivalent) is an advantage.