Connectivity Practice Lead

Capgemini Engineering; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Capgemini Engineering is seeking a Connectivity Practice Lead to oversee and inspire a team of network professionals. The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on delivery of connectivity solutions, requiring extensive experience and strong people management abilities. Join us to make a difference in a supportive work environment that values career growth and flexible arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Career growth programs

Valuable certifications in latest technologies

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in connectivity and networking technologies.
• 6+ years of people management experience in a technology setting.
• Expertise in cloud and telecommunications.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team of connectivity professionals.
• Oversee the delivery of enterprise connectivity solutions.
• Work cross-functionally with leadership on technology roadmap.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Team Building

Coaching

Agile Methodology

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or IT

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Cloud Technologies

Telecommunication Networks

Mission Critical Networks

Job description

Get the future you Want!

At Capgemini Engineering, the world leader in engineering services, we bring together a global team of engineers, scientists, and architects to help the world’s most innovative companies unleash their potential. From autonomous cars to life-saving robots, our digital and software technology experts think outside the box as they provide unique R&D and engineering services across all industries. Join us for a career full of opportunities. Where you can make a difference. Where no two days are the same.

Your Role

We are seeking a strategic and technically savvy Connectivity Practice Lead with a proven track record in leading connectivity solutions and managing high-performing teams. This role requires a passionate people leader who thrives in developing talent, fostering team engagement, and driving delivery excellence in connectivity infrastructure and services.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team of network and connectivity professionals, cultivating a high-trust, high-performance culture.
• Provide clear direction, coaching, and career development support for team members.
• Oversee the end-to-end delivery of enterprise connectivity solutions, ensuring alignment with strategic business objectives.
• Champion diversity, inclusion, and continuous learning across the team.
• Work cross-functionally with senior leadership to define and evolve the technology roadmap.
• Monitor and manage performance metrics and service delivery KPIs for network operations.
• Engage with vendors and partners to drive value, performance, and innovation.

Your Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related discipline (master’s preferred).
• 10+ years of experience in connectivity and networking technologies.
• 6+ years of people management experience in a technology setting, including performance reviews, team building, and staff development
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to motivate, coach, and influence across all levels.
• Expertise in Connectivity including Cloud, Telecommunication and Mission Critical networks.
• Excellent communication skills and stakeholder management capability.

Preferred Certifications

• Leadership, Agile, or coaching certifications are a strong plus (e.g., Scrum Master, PMP,ITIL, Gallup Clifton Strengths).

What You’ll Love About Working Here

• We recognize the significance of flexible work arrangements to provide support. Be it remote work, or flexible work hours, you will get an environment to maintain healthy work life balance.
• At the heart of our mission is your career growth. Our array of career growth programs and diverse professions are crafted to support you in exploring a world of opportunities.
• Equip yourself with valuable certifications in the latest technologies

Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fuelled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem