Project Manager (Access Network)

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Full Time – Onsite – Riyadh.

The Project Manager supports the Program Manager in delivering telecom infrastructure rollout projects, focusing on Wireless / Access Network. The role ensures quality control, functional project management, team guidance, and oversight of task fulfillment, acting as the primary liaison between the Consultant, Client, Vendors, and Contractors. The position is critical in reviewing civil and electrical issues, enforcing project standards, and achieving timely, high-quality deliverables.

Job Description and Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end telecom infrastructure rollout projects, including Wireless Access Networks, civil, electrical, and electromechanical aspects.

Analyse project Scope of Work (SoW) and develop HPIP (High-Performance Improvement Plans) and PIP (Performance Improvement Plans) in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

Supervise and monitor vendor and contractor performance, ensuring alignment with project objectives, quality standards, and timelines.

Conduct functional project management across planning, scheduling, risk management, and performance monitoring, recommending corrective actions or escalation as needed.

Manage contracts, change requests, and scope adjustments, ensuring proper documentation, approvals, and compliance with corporate standards.

Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, proactively implementing measures to minimise impact.

Review civil and electrical deliverables to ensure compliance with design, technical standards, and project specifications.

Track project progress through detailed reporting, dashboards, and Project KPIs, providing timely updates to Program Heads and stakeholders.

Prepare professional presentations for management, highlighting progress, risks, and mitigation strategies.

Propose alternative solutions for emerging challenges, advising decision-makers on risk, cost, and schedule implications.

Ensure adherence to execution schedules, escalating deviations and recommending recovery actions to maintain project integrity.

Define objectives and priorities for project execution teams, ensuring effective resource allocation and cross-functional coordination.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Telecommunications, Electrical, Civil preferred)

Minimum 10 years of experience in the telecommunications sector, with at least 5 years in telecom infrastructure project management.

Demonstrated expertise in Wireless Access Networks, civil and electrical systems, and electromechanical works.

Strong proficiency in functional project management steps : planning, scheduling, monitoring, reporting, risk management, and vendor performance evaluation.

Proven ability in HPIP / PIP creation, contract / change management, and risk mitigation.

Experience in reviewing project scopes, civil / electrical deliverables, and vendor performance improvement.

Formal project management certification (PMI, PRINCE2, or equivalent) preferred.

Hands‑on experience with Power BI, reporting tools, and presentation software.

Strong team leadership, communication, knowledge transfer, and cross‑functional collaboration skills.

Fluent in Arabic (MUST) and English, both written and spoken.

Ability to manage kingdom‑wide projects, coordinating multiple vendors and contractors effectively.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Project Management

Industries

Telecommunications

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