Technical Project Manager

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Technical Project Manager to lead complex telecommunication projects. This role involves overseeing project execution, from planning to implementation, while managing risks and resources effectively. You will provide technical leadership to cross-functional teams, ensuring seamless integration and delivery of innovative solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in project management within the telecom sector, with a strong focus on inventory and asset management. Join a dynamic team that champions modern technologies and methodologies to enhance project delivery and achieve excellence in performance.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in technical project management roles.
• PMP or relevant project management certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end delivery of technical projects, ensuring successful implementation.
• Monitor project performance and address risks to ensure on-time delivery.

Skills

Technical Project Management

Risk Management

Resource Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Problem Solving

Technical Leadership

Process Improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Project Management Tools

OSS Solutions

Cloud Technologies

Job description

• The Technical Project Manager is responsible for project execution as a technical project manager within the telecommunication domain.
• This includes project planning, implementation, risk identification and mitigation, and contract management.
• The role requires expertise in resource inventory management, assets management, Telco's cloud solutions, and core network operations.
• Monitor, analyze, and report on project performance, ensuring alignment with senior management objectives, identifying deviations, and implementing corrective actions to maintain project success.
• Ensure the successful delivery of complex technical projects of inventory management and asset management projects and optimizing projects and systems.
• Provide expert-level guidance and support to project teams to overcome challenges and achieve project objectives.
• Continuously improve project delivery processes and methodologies to increase efficiency and effectiveness.

Job Description & Responsibilities:

• Manage the end-to-end delivery of technical projects, including planning, resource allocation, budgeting, risk management, and stakeholder engagement.
• Provide technical leadership and expertise to project teams, guiding them through technical challenges and ensuring the successful implementation of solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, operations, and IT, to ensure seamless integration and delivery of projects.
• Develop and implement project management best practices, processes, and tools to enhance project delivery.
• Monitor project performance, identify risks and issues, and proactively address them to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery.
• Communicate project status, progress, and risks to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure project delivery success, such as on-time and on-budget delivery, customer satisfaction, and quality.
• Guide Technical teams on best practices of inventory management solutions.
• Regularly report on project performance and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance project delivery efficiency and effectiveness.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to project teams, helping them navigate complex technical challenges in Asset LCM, Inventory, and resources management.
• Champion the adoption of modern technologies, tools, and methodologies to improve project delivery.
• Act as a subject matter expert in OSS solutions, Resources, Asset and Inventory management in addition to fault, performance, and service quality management.
• Contribute to the design and development of technical solutions, leveraging your deep understanding of the organization's technology Asset and Inventory landscape.
• Identify emerging technologies and methodologies to enhance solution capabilities and align with industry best practices.
• Lead the design and implementation of services automation, ensuring compliance with industry standards (e.g., TMF, eTOM).
• In-depth knowledge of public and private cloud models from an OSS perspective.
• Familiarity with network core technologies, including 5G, Edge, and ORAN.
• Awareness of network management systems and FCAPS principles.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• 10-15+ years of experience in technical project management or delivery roles.
• Proven record of successfully delivering complex technical projects.
• PMP or other relevant project management certifications are preferred.
• Experience in the telecom operation industry is a plus.
• Demonstrated 5+ years' experience in leading and managing cross-functional teams to deliver Inventory and asset projects.
• Proven record of identifying and resolving complex technical issues and challenges.
• Experience in implementing project management with the best practices and process improvements.
• Familiarity with agile and traditional project management methodologies.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Agile Certified Practitioner (ACP) certification is a plus.