We're 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's 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.
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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’s needs and Motorola Solutions’ 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's 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.
Requirements
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in technical project management, with a focus on software or telecommunications projects. Experience with Motorola Solutions' 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; 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.
Location
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Travel Requirements
Over 50%
Relocation Provided
None
Position Type
Experienced
