DWDM Technical Project Manager

Norconsult Telematics; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Optical Transport Project Manager to lead DWDM and OTN delivery coordination. This role involves managing complex projects, ensuring effective communication across departments, and overseeing vendor relationships. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Optical Transport Transmission and project management, with a proven track record of successfully delivering projects on time. Join a dynamic team and contribute to significant advancements in network technology, where your expertise will play a crucial role in shaping the future of telecommunications.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in Optical Transport Transmission with a focus on DWDM/OTN/MPLS.
• Strong management and leadership skills with multi-vendor experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate DWDM/OTN activities across departments and ensure project milestones are met.
• Manage vendor relationships and oversee the project lifecycle.

Skills

Optical Transport Transmission

DWDM/OTN/MPLS Delivery coordination

Project Management

Communication Skills

Microsoft Office

Report Writing

Leadership Skills

Multi-vendor Experience

English Language Proficiency

Arabic Language Proficiency

Education

Bachelor of Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Objectives:

• The Optical Transport (DWDM Delivery) PM is responsible to manage, follow up and coordinate all transmission and Legacy Technology migration and dismantling activities (DWDM, OTN and SDH) related to the Optical Transport program across all stakeholders and departments (Planning, Design, Transmission, Data Transport (MPLS), and Business Units).

Job Description and Responsibilities:

• Follow up and coordinate DWDM/OTN new platforms and expansion activities across departments
• Follow up Delivery issues with all concerned departments
• Follow up fiber implementation and Space/DC power readiness with Fixed Network and Buildings department
• Follow up on the clearance of any DWDM network Implementation dependencies
• Follow up DWDM Rings, Ethernet switches, and New PE AGGs with Core department
• Follow up IP MPLS configuration with integration team and make sure all related IP assignments being issued by Design
• Ensure the End-to-End ISP/OSP readiness and handover
• Perform analysis of the complete ISOW (ISP/OSP)
• Coordinate ISP implementation with all related parties (Core Network Implementation, Fixed Access, Operations, Budget control and Hand Over Control domains).
• Ensure migration activities are performed accordingly to the plan
• Coordinate with Network Design Directorate for the preparation and issuance of Scope of Work and Work Order to Vendors
• Ensure Network Databases and other tracking systems are regularly updated
• Follow up on MDT requests and approvals
• Follow up and ensure site integration activities (Configure IP requirements in MPLS network, verify and prepare site parameters in NMS, integrate new elements in the current network, Perform CWO cross-connections across network for any SDH Site.)
• Report the transmission and backhauling activities progress regularly to the program management
• Provide risks analysis, mitigation plans and recommendations
• Monitor temporary (work around in case of urgency) and final solutions and implementation progress and migration
• Support the team in DWDM troubleshooting and find solutions for blocking issues
• Communicate the Priorities to all involved departments based on Project needs
• Ensure the databases and tracking tools are updated on regular basis and all milestones tracked properly
• Ensure DWDM readiness being communicated to the Vendors
• E2E Management for DWDM/SDH for new/expansion projects for issued project from Infrastructure Design teams including the internal needs for data networks
• Manage vendor during the project life cycle

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor of Engineering
• Minimum 12 years of experience in Optical Transport Transmission mainly in DWDM/OTN/MPLS Delivery coordination activities and project management
• Strong in Microsoft office
• Good communication Skills
• Experience with writing reports and preparing presentation
• Strong knowledge of Transmission, IP/MPLS, DWDM, GPON networks
• Knowledge of Legacy DWDM and SDH technology
• Good Management, Leadership and presentation skills
• Multi-vendor Experience
• Excellent command of the English language (both written and spoken); proficiency in Arabic is highly desirable
• PMP certification is a plus and will be considered an added advantage