Project Manager

Norconsult Telematics

Job Description and Responsibilities

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