Delivery Executive

cander; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Telecom Delivery Executive to manage complex Telco projects. The role requires strong leadership, client management skills, and a proven track record in project delivery. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience and a Bachelor's degree, with an MBA preferred. Fluency in English and Arabic is essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in delivery or project management.
• Experience working with offshore delivery teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial management and contract negotiation.
• Drive innovation and continuous service improvements.
• Govern delivery performance with engagement managers.

Skills

Leadership

Client Management

Adaptability

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

MBA

Job description

Job Title: Delivery Executive - Telecom

Location: Al Khobar, Eastern, Saudi Arabia

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a Telecom Delivery Executive to lead a long-term engagement in Saudi Arabia. The aspirants must have Hands-on Program delivery of complex Telco projects in a multi-vendor environment managing cross-functional teams and multiple stakeholders (internal/external)

The Delivery Executive is expected to have the following technical expertise in the Telecommunications and Networking domain to manage the program:

Demonstrate expertise in wireless / 4G network architecture, protocols, features and standards

Provide technical guidance and support to the delivery teams and the project management office (PMO) on wireless / 4G network design, configuration, testing and troubleshooting

Evaluate and recommend wireless / 4G network solutions and enhancements to meet client requirements and expectations

Stay abreast of the latest trends and developments in wireless / 4G network technology and adhere to the best practices

Main Delivery duties:

Ensure delivery sign-off off proposals ahead of them being assigned to a delivery Engagement Manager

Participate in account strategic plan definition & implementation

Lead commercial management and take part to contract negotiation

Develop a strong relationship with the client key business and IT stakeholders

Govern delivery performance with engagement managers / delivery executives

Drive innovation and continuous service improvements

Shape new deals with the account manager

The candidate should have a positive, agile and can-do mindset; the firm seeks not only a strong leader who can articulate a vision, but one who can also drive execution of that vision in a very concrete manner that results in tangible business outcomes (bookings, contribution margin, revenue, market recognition).

The role demands a high level of autonomy; a strong appetite to drive change and overcome organizational complexity; and a high level of drive to build a business from its current strong foundations to a potential billion-scale business.

Our Ideal Candidate:

10+ years of experience in delivery or project management experience with strong experience in end-to-end delivery/program management of complex and large programs. A bachelor's degree is required; MBA is strongly preferred.

This person is motivated to deliver high-quality work to drive customer satisfaction. They use their intellect, insight, and ability to build creative solutions with clients and colleagues while embracing a collaborative mindset.

Key qualifications include:

Experience working for/with a service company

Strong experience with client-facing and ability to manage expectations

High adaptability and organization skills to navigate complex organizations, clients and projects (multiple stakeholders, multicultural environment, on-shore / off-shore delivery)

Leadership experience in continuous improvement initiatives and operations

Thorough Knowledge of contract management & financial management

Experience working with offshore delivery teams (India, Asia and/or Europe)

Experience in any of the following domains is a plus: Digital Manufacturing, Embedded Software for Medical Devices, Automotive products or Connectivity & Networks

Business level of English & Arabic (MUST)