Project Manager - OSP

Norconsult Telematics; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Project Manager for OSP projects. The role involves overseeing project implementation, managing teams, ensuring quality, and maintaining communication with clients and stakeholders. Candidates should have extensive telecommunication experience and relevant qualifications. This position offers the opportunity to lead significant projects in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of telecommunication experience, 5 years in management.
• Extensive knowledge in managing OSP projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage consultant services and ensure quality of work.
• Monitor project progress and track bottlenecks.
• Coordinate activities with involved departments.

Skills

Communication

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering

PMP certification

Job description

Position Objectives:

The Project Manager - OSP is responsible for the end-to-end implementation of the assigned Project.

Job Description & Responsibilities:

• Manage the consultant services, control the quality and quantity of work performed, guide the team, and carry the overall responsibility for the task fulfillment and the Consultant's activities.
• Set objectives and priorities for the execution of work in line with the project scope and the Client's requirements.
• Ensure a detailed Project Plan and necessary and satisfactory project procedures are established to direct all project work in order to maintain timely execution and quality of work.
• Monitor project progress and proactively track bottlenecks and related issues to ensure that project schedules and key milestones are satisfactorily met.
• Coordinate project activities with all involved departments and sections to ensure well-ordered, end-to-end execution of all project tasks.
• Supervise work results and compare results with guidelines and project plans.
• Ensure that results are compiled, documented, and forwarded to the Client in the required format, quantity, and quality, and ensure timely and correct presentation and explanation of results.
• Establish a mechanism to track, review, and clarify problem issues raised in the project, and to identify actions needed to resolve project blocking issues.
• Hold regular project progress review and coordination meetings with key project team members, Contractors, and other project stakeholders.
• Conduct regular reviews of changing project requirements, organisation, and resource needs, and provide recommendations for changes accordingly.
• Provide training and support regarding the application of all OSP Standards and specifications, including planning output, design, and implementation activities.
• Coordinate with the OSP task force head to identify any process gaps, quality reports, and knowledge gaps of all implicated resources, including the client, consultants, and contractors.
• Ensure the application of all Fundamental and Contingency Planning concepts, rules, and processes
• Responsible for the project PO closeout.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering from a university or equivalent qualification.
• A minimum of 8 years of telecommunication experience with at least 5 years in a responsible position managing large departments.
• Extensive knowledge and professional experience should have been obtained in the fields of managing OSP projects, project control, and coordination with the Client and the Contractor.
• Excellent communication skills in both written and spoken English.
• PMP certification or equivalent.