About the Job:
As part of the Telco Services team at the company, the Project Manager plays a key role in a delivery-focused organization, responsible for planning and executing professional services engagements across the telecom sector in the Middle East and Africa region. This position requires collaboration with geographically distributed customers, partners, and internal teams spanning Sales, Delivery, Engineering, Finance, and Legal.
The Project Manager will serve as a subject matter expert in project management standards and practices, driving delivery excellence and fostering collaboration among all stakeholders. Responsibilities include motivating teams, promoting accountability on commitments and deliverables, and supporting continuous improvement in service delivery.
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Key responsibilities include:
- Owning end-to-end project delivery for Telco Services engagements, including scope definition, work planning, milestone tracking, and successful closure.
- Maintaining steady delivery momentum in complex, fast-moving telco customer environments with shifting priorities.
- Collaborating with architects and consultants to manage customer expectations and delivery commitments.
- Managing project financials, identifying and mitigating risks, and maintaining stakeholder communication throughout the delivery lifecycle.
- Leading cross-functional meetings to drive issue resolution and ensure team collaboration.
What You Will Bring:
- Experience managing large and complex project portfolios.
- Strong understanding of project/program management techniques and methods.
- Excellent facilitation, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Proven problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Leadership capability in virtual and remote team environments.
- A Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, information technology, management, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
- 5+ years of project/program management experience or equivalent management experience.
Location:
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Work Conditions:
On-site, Full-time
Language Requirements:
No specific language requirements mentioned.
Company Overview:
The company is the world's leading provider of enterprise open source software solutions, using a community-powered approach to deliver high-performing Linux, cloud, container, and Kubernetes technologies. The company promotes a flexible work environment, encouraging creativity and collaboration among its global workforce.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
The company is an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer, celebrating diversity in the workforce.
