Telecom Operations:
- Lead the planning execution and monitoring of telecom projects (Huawei Nokia Ericsson).
- Ensure timely integration commissioning and acceptance of telecom sites.
- Manage multi-vendor telecom environments ensuring SLAs and KPIs are met.
- Supervise and track site progress telecom rollout schedules and ensure quality standards are met.
- Vendor and Subcontractor Management:
- Develop and maintain strong vendor relationships with Huawei Nokia and Ericsson partners.
- Oversee subcontractor performance and compliance.
- Negotiate contracts and monitor vendor deliverables and timelines.
- Ensure alignment between vendor services and project needs.
Administration & Reporting:
- Maintain documentation related to project status staff performance and vendor activity.
- Coordinate with HR and Finance for manpower iqama visa and fund-related issues.
- Submit timely reports to senior management on operational performance and challenges.
- Liaise with internal departments to ensure smooth operational support.
Team & Stakeholder Management:
- Lead cross-functional teams to ensure project alignment with business objectives.
- Coordinate between project teams site engineers PMs and clients.
- Participate in monthly and quarterly review meetings with clients and management.
Compliance & Legal:
- Ensure compliance with KSA labor laws and telecom regulatory requirements.
- Monitor legal stay of expatriate employees (Iqama Muqeem Qiwa processing).
- Support HR in resolving employee grievances and onboarding processes.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelors degree in Telecom Engineering Business Administration or a related field.
- Minimum 710 years of experience in telecom operations (Huawei Nokia Ericsson).
- Prior experience in managing telecom rollout projects in KSA is mandatory.
- Strong knowledge of local labor law vendor management and project documentation.