Country Manager – Telecommunications | XAD Technologies | Saudi Arabia

Tech Junction Ltd; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

XAD Technologies is seeking an experienced Country Manager to lead and expand its telecommunications operations across Saudi Arabia. This strategic leadership role is responsible for driving business growth, operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and financial performance while overseeing large-scale telecom projects and developing strong relationships with key industry stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have 10–15 years in telecom, a Saudi Arabia-based track record, and fluency in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Engineering or related field.
• 10–15 years of professional experience in telecom.
• Experience as Country Manager or senior leader in Saudi Arabia.
• Strong knowledge of the KSA telecom market and business environment.
• Fluency in English; Arabic desirable.
• Must reside in Saudi Arabia.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic plans to meet revenue and growth targets.
• Lead country operations, ensuring high-quality service delivery.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities in KSA telecom.
• Build relationships with operators, government, and partners.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
• Ensure operational excellence across delivery, logistics, and support.
• Drive market expansion and strengthen market position.
• Manage KPIs and lead cross-functional teams.
• Oversee contracts, negotiations, and strategic partnerships.
• Monitor market trends and regulatory developments to guide decisions.

Skills

Strategic leadership

P&L ownership

Business development

Stakeholder management

Financial management

Cross-functional leadership

English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Telecommunications Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

CRM software

Job description

Job Title: Country Manager – Telecommunications | XAD Technologies | Saudi Arabia

Recruiting Company: XAD Technologies

Job Location: Saudi Arabia

Job Type: Full-Time

Candidate Requirement: KSA Local Candidates Only

Experience Required: 10–15 Years

Industry: Telecommunications

Leadership Level: Country Head / Senior Management

Residency Requirement: Must currently reside in Saudi Arabia

Language Requirement: English (Mandatory), Arabic (Preferred)

Position Summary

XAD Technologies is seeking an experienced Country Manager to lead and expand its telecommunications operations across Saudi Arabia. This strategic leadership role is responsible for driving business growth, operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and financial performance while overseeing large-scale telecom projects and developing strong relationships with key industry stakeholders.

Detailed Job Description

As the Country Manager, you will be responsible for the overall leadership, management, and strategic direction of XAD Technologies’ operations within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. You will oversee business development, project delivery, operations, finance, human resources, logistics, and customer engagement while ensuring alignment with corporate objectives. The successful candidate will possess deep knowledge of the KSA telecommunications market, strong commercial acumen, and extensive leadership experience managing multi-functional teams. You will work closely with telecom operators, government entities, strategic partners, and customers to drive business expansion and deliver sustainable growth within one of the region’s most dynamic telecom markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic business plans to achieve revenue, profitability, and growth targets.
• Lead and manage country operations, ensuring efficient and effective service delivery.
• Identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities within the Saudi telecommunications sector.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with telecom operators, clients, government entities, and strategic partners.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and cost control activities.
• Ensure operational excellence across project delivery, logistics, administration, and customer support functions.
• Drive market expansion initiatives and strengthen the company’s position within the KSA telecom industry.
• Manage business performance metrics, KPIs, and operational objectives.
• Lead, motivate, and develop high-performing cross-functional teams.
• Oversee commercial negotiations, contracts, and strategic partnerships.
• Monitor market trends, competitive activity, and industry developments to support business decisions.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations, company policies, and industry standards.
• Represent the company in executive meetings, customer engagements, and industry forums.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Telecom Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 10–15 years of professional experience.
• Significant experience within the Telecommunications industry.
• Proven experience serving as a Country Manager, General Manager, Business Head, or similar senior leadership role in Saudi Arabia.
• Strong understanding of the Saudi telecommunications market and business environment.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic planning and business development.
• Strong financial management, budgeting, and commercial leadership skills.
• Experience overseeing multi-functional business operations.
• Excellent communication, leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder-management capabilities.
• Proven track record of achieving growth and profitability targets.
• Ability to build and manage strategic relationships at executive level.
• Fluency in English.
• Must currently reside in Saudi Arabia.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Arabic language proficiency.
• Experience working with major Saudi telecom operators.
• Strong network within the KSA telecommunications ecosystem.
• Experience managing telecom infrastructure, rollout, managed services, or technology delivery projects.
• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks within the Saudi telecom sector.
• MBA or postgraduate business qualifications.
• Experience leading large-scale transformation and growth initiatives.
• Background in telecom vendors, system integrators, or managed service organizations.

Recruitment Pro Tip

For Country Manager positions, employers focus heavily on measurable business leadership achievements. Ensure your CV clearly highlights annual revenue responsibility, P&L ownership, business growth results, major telecom projects delivered, team sizes managed, strategic partnerships secured, and relationships with key telecom operators. Quantifiable achievements such as revenue growth, market expansion, cost optimization, customer acquisition, and operational improvements are often the strongest differentiators at executive level.