Technical Project Manager

Motorola Solutions; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company is looking for an experienced Technical Project Manager in Saudi Arabia. This role involves leading the delivery of a Kodiak software solution, managing all phases of the project including design, implementation, and testing. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of project management experience, strong technical knowledge, and exceptional communication skills. Proficiency in Arabic is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in technical project management.
• Strong understanding of SDLCs and system integration.
• Experience with mission-critical PTT solutions is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the entire project lifecycle.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders.
• Provide technical guidance and oversight throughout the project.
• Manage activities of engineering, deployment, and QA teams.

Skills

Technical project management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Project Management Certification (PMP, PRINCE2)

Job description

Company Overview

Motorola Solutions believes that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. Our critical communications, video security and command center technologies support public safety agencies and enterprises alike, enabling coordination that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals and safer businesses. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.

Department Overview

The Kodiak platform is a leading push-to-talk (PTT) solution that enables mission-critical communications over cellular networks. It provides a secure, reliable, and highly scalable platform for enterprises and public safety organizations to connect their teams instantly. The solution is deployed on a mobile operator’s network, and this project involves the technical implementation and integration to ensure seamless operation for the end user.

Job Description

We\u2019re looking for a highly skilled and experienced Technical Project Manager to lead the end-to-end technical delivery of a Kodiak software solution for a major mobile operator in Saudi Arabia through a vendor. This is a critical role responsible for managing all phases of the project, including design, implementation, and testing, to ensure the successful deployment of a robust and scalable solution that meets the client\u2019s specific requirements. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in telecommunications or enterprise software, exceptional project management skills, and a proven track record of delivering complex technical projects on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Leadership: Lead and manage the entire project lifecycle from initial planning to final delivery, ensuring all project goals and deliverables are met.
• Stakeholder Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for the client, internal engineering teams, and other stakeholders. Effectively communicate project status, risks, and dependencies.
• Technical Oversight: Provide technical guidance and oversight throughout the project. This includes reviewing solution designs, architecture, and technical specifications to ensure they align with the client\u2019s needs and Motorola Solutions\u2019 standards.
• Implementation Management: Coordinate and manage the activities of engineering, deployment, and QA teams. Ensure the implementation phase is executed efficiently, addressing any technical challenges that arise.
• Testing and QA: Oversee the planning and execution of comprehensive testing phases, including user acceptance testing (UAT), to validate the solution\u2019s performance, functionality, and reliability.
• Risk Management: Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues. Develop contingency plans to minimize impact on project timelines and budget.
• Documentation: Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including project plans, technical specifications, and status reports.

Basic Requirements

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in technical project management, with a focus on software or telecommunications projects. Experience with Motorola Solutions\u2019 Kodiak platform or a similar mission-critical push-to-talk (MCPTT) solution is a significant advantage.
• Technical Skills: Strong understanding of software development life cycles (SDLCs), system integration, and testing methodologies. Familiarity with mobile telecommunications networks (e.g., LTE, 5G) and enterprise software architecture is highly desirable.
• Project Management Certification: PMP, PRINCE2, or a similar project management certification is required.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English is essential and Arabic is ideal for effective stakeholder communication.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate complex technical and logistical challenges.
• Interpersonal Skills: Proven ability to build strong relationships and work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Cultural Awareness: Experience working in the Middle East, particularly in Saudi Arabia, is a plus.

Travel Requirements

Over 50%

Relocation

Provided: None

Position Type

Experienced

Company

Motorola Solutions Arabia, Inc., Saudi Branch

EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic.

We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.