Position Objective

To lead and manage Cloud and Core Network Planning functions, ensuring business demands are translated into structured technical and financial plans. The role is accountable for impact assessments, capacity dimensioning, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning, while providing governance and oversight for related technology programs to enable scalable, reliable, and cost-efficient infrastructure evolution.

Job Description & Responsibilities

• Lead the development of long-term Cloud and Core Network planning strategies and roadmaps aligned with business objectives and transformation priorities.
• Define planning principles, technology evolution paths, and investment priorities to support sustainable growth.
• Oversee business demand intake, evaluation, and prioritization, translating requirements into integrated technical and financial plans.
• Establish governance for demand approval, scope definition, and alignment with organizational goals.
• Own the capacity planning lifecycle, including dimensioning, forecasting, and resource optimization.
• Develop and maintain forecasting models and utilization KPIs to proactively address future needs.
• Lead CAPEX and OPEX planning cycles and develop investment cases.
• Ensure financial alignment, cost efficiency, and adherence to approved budgets.
• Monitor budget performance and optimize spending through prioritization and cost control.
• Ensure end-to-end coordination across stakeholders and manage interdependencies.
• Establish planning standards, processes, and governance frameworks.
• Drive alignment between planning, implementation, and operations teams.
• Provide planning oversight for strategic programs and monitor risks and dependencies.
• Ensure smooth transition from planning to implementation and operations.
• Track program milestones and ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Act as the primary planning representative to senior management and external partners.
• Present plans, budgets, and roadmaps effectively.
• Ensure timely preparation of executive reports and dashboards.
• Identify planning-related risks including capacity gaps, technology obsolescence, and budget deviations.
• Develop mitigation plans and ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with vendors and partners to validate technical plans and assumptions.
• Support contract planning, negotiations, and scope alignment for optimal solutions and cost efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement of planning methodologies, tools, and data quality.
• Promote automation and digitalization initiatives to enhance efficiency and transparency.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline from a recognized university.
• Minimum 12+ years of progressive experience in telecom or cloud environments, including at least 5 years in planning, program management, or leadership roles within a large telecom service provider.
• Strong expertise in capacity planning, budgeting, forecasting, and technology strategy.
• Proven ability to lead complex technical initiatives with both strategic and operational responsibilities.
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and team development capabilities.

• Strong written and verbal communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
  

Position Objective:

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and control for operations and network-related projects, ensuring optimal allocation and utilization of financial resources.
• Provide accurate financial reporting, insights, and strategic guidance to support executive decision-making and long-term sector objectives.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements while driving continuous improvement across financial planning and control processes.
• Lead, develop, and engage the Financial Planning & Control Management team to deliver high standards of performance, governance, and operational excellence.

Job Description & Responsibilities:

• Provide senior financial leadership within a Tier 1 telecom operator or global vendor environment, combining deep financial expertise with strong understanding of engineering, network planning, and operations.
• Lead end-to-end financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes aligned with the organization’s strategic and operational objectives.
• Develop, maintain, and continuously enhance long-term financial models covering CAPEX, OPEX, ROI, IRR, NPV, KPIs, and scenario analysis for network rollout, spectrum, IT, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Manage budget planning and control across multiple operations and network projects, ensuring efficient allocation, utilization, and optimization of financial resources.
• Design and implement robust cash flow management and liquidity planning frameworks to ensure availability of funds across projects.
• Monitor financial performance against approved budgets, analyze variances, challenge project managers on deviations, and provide actionable insights and corrective recommendations to senior management.
• Perform detailed cost analysis and cost optimization initiatives with focus on network costs, services, field operations, TFM, and vendor contracts.
• Lead business case development for new projects, investments, and commercial initiatives, ensuring financial viability and strategic alignment.
• Collaborate closely with technical, commercial, procurement, contract management, and project teams to align financial plans with operational realities.
• Support pricing strategy, profitability analysis, vendor value assessments, and participate in vendor negotiations and financial evaluation of contracts.
• Oversee management reporting, dashboards, and KPI frameworks covering financial and operational performance.
• Ensure accuracy, integrity, and compliance of financial data, including PCM services, in line with accounting standards and internal controls.
• Coordinate with GEP and other stakeholders on Cost Efficiency Programs, tracking benefits realization and financial impact.
• Verify project invoices, ensure timely payment processing, and oversee financial close-out of projects, including settlement of contractual obligations.
• Review and manage asset dismantling requests, ensuring proper approval, recording, and closure within financial systems.
• Lead month-end and year-end closing activities, ensuring accurate financial statements and reconciliations.
• Conduct and oversee internal audits of financial processes, identify risks, implement mitigation actions, and ensure adherence to policies and procedures.
• Maintain efficient record-keeping, documentation, and financial control systems across all operations projects.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by monitoring industry best practices, financial innovations, and process optimization opportunities.
• Define team performance objectives, KPIs, development plans, and succession planning for the Financial Planning & Control Management team.
• Lead recruitment, workforce planning, coaching, mentoring, and capability development to build a high-performing, engaged team.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, governance, and continuous improvement.
• Interpret and implement changes in financial policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements, providing guidance across the organization.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration.
• Minimum 7+ years of relevant experience in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and control within large or complex organizations.
• Proven senior-level experience within a Tier 1 telecom operator or global telecom vendor is highly preferred.
• Strong expertise in financial modeling, capital budgeting, cost accounting, revenue management, and financial control.
• Solid understanding of telecom operations, network planning, engineering-driven investments, and large-scale transformation programs.
• Strong knowledge of financial accounting systems, internal controls, policies, and governance frameworks.
• Familiarity with local and international financial laws, regulations, and audit requirements.
• Advanced analytical skills with ability to interpret industry trends and translate financial data into strategic insights.
• Proven leadership experience managing and developing high-performing finance teams.

• Bilingual proficiency in English and Arabic (written and spoken) is mandatory.
  

Position Objectives

• Support effective contract and change management processes by ensuring proper documentation, coordination, and follow-up on change orders, amendments, and contractual communications. Contribute to maintaining compliance, budget alignment, and timely execution of project-related contractual activities.

Job Description and Responsibilities

• Prepare change order justifications with supporting documentation
• Review and verify contractor requests for change orders
• Update and maintain status of change orders in the relevant application system
• Follow up on the full amendment process until finalization.
• Request budget reinforcement for approved change orders
• Prepare SG#4 documentation as per internal requirements
• Review and prepare notices of default in line with contract terms
• Draft and review official letters and contractual correspondence
• Coordinate with project engineers, contracting department, and the PMO.
• Follow up with concerned divisions and departments to ensure timely actions
• Track progress and ensure alignment across stakeholders
• Create shopping carts in the system as required for project needs
• Perform any additional tasks assigned by the Division Manager or group leader.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering
• 9–14 years of relevant experience in contracts management, project control, or a similar role
• Experience in change order management, contract administration, and project coordination
• Strong understanding of contractual processes and documentation
• Good communication and stakeholder coordination skills

• Familiarity with ERP systems and project tracking tools is an advantage
  

Position Objectives

Review vendor-proposed migration solutions and provide technical guidance and support to ensure successful migration of legacy transmission networks to next-generation platforms with minimal service disruption and full compliance with client requirements.

Job Description and Responsibilities

• Ensure all technical solutions comply with STC strategy and legacy migration RFP deliverables
• Review and validate vendor-proposed migration solutions, methodologies, and procedures
• Ensure alignment with transmission network modernization requirements (SDH to NG-SDH and DWDM)
• Provide technical recommendations to optimize migration approaches and outcomes
• Review circuit-level data and validate migration processes and methodologies
• Support preparation of project plans including dependencies, milestones, and migration strategies
• Provide expertise on traffic migration from legacy to next-generation network elements
• Ensure minimal service interruption during migration activities
• Provide in-depth technical expertise in transmission technologies including SDH and DWDM
• Validate network designs, ring migration strategies, and integration approaches
• Assess vendor solutions from leading system providers and ensure best-fit implementation
• Lead technical discussions with vendors, system integrators, and internal stakeholders
• Identify, analyze, and resolve technical issues and disputes during migration
• Provide continuous advisory support to project and engineering teams
• Prepare detailed technical assessment reports and recommendations
• Identify opportunities to improve data validation, migration efficiency, and cost optimization
• Drive best practices for migration processes and operational handover

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field
• Minimum 15 years of experience in transmission network design, implementation, or migration
• Proven experience in large-scale telecom network transformation or modernization projects
• Hands-on experience in circuit-level analysis, migration planning, and execution support
• Strong expertise in transmission networks and migration strategies
• In-depth knowledge of SDH, NG-SDH, and DWDM technologies and solutions
• Experience working with leading telecom system vendors
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English

Position Objectives

Lead end-to-end delivery of a 4,000-to 5,000-tower program covering new rollout, make-ready, and upgrade/renovation across multiple tower types. Own the full program from pipeline management through field execution, managing Project Managers, a large field workforce, vendors, contractors, and property owners to hit aggressive tower delivery targets. Serve as the primary accountability holder for program performance, quality, and client satisfaction, ensuring maximum towers are delivered on time, within budget, and passing QC the first time.

Job Description & Responsibilities

• Own and manage the full tower delivery pipeline across 4,000 to 5,000 towers, maintaining real-time visibility of each tower's progress from land acquisition and permitting through to final client acceptance
• Set weekly and monthly throughput targets by workstream, tower type, and region, tracking burn-down against milestones and resolving blockers such as access issues, permit delays, power readiness gaps, and contractor mobilisation failures before they impact delivery
• Lead a team of Project Managers, each owning a geographic cluster or workstream, with tower engineers, supervisors, and surveyors reporting into each across multiple regions
• Cascade KPIs from program level down to individual tower targets, conduct regular performance reviews, and hold every layer of the team strictly accountable
• Build a performance culture with structured escalation paths, clear consequence management for underperformance, and consistent recognition of strong delivery
• Manage the full vendor and contractor ecosystem operating simultaneously across the portfolio, including civil contractors, electrical subcontractors, tower erection and steelwork crews, equipment suppliers, and logistics providers
• Enforce vendor SLAs rigorously, tie all payments to verified milestone delivery per tower, and maintain backup vendors ready to mobilise when primary contractors underperform or hit capacity
• Conduct regular vendor performance reviews, escalate or terminate contracts where standards are not met, and never allow a failing vendor to silently damage the program
• Oversee the full lifecycle of tower land lease and rental agreements, tracking rent schedules, renewal dates, and land access arrangements across the entire portfolio systematically
• Resolve landlord disputes and land access issues swiftly, coordinate with legal and commercial teams on non-standard or escalated cases, and ensure no tower is lost due to lease mismanagement or missed rent obligations
• Ensure all towers meet power and infrastructure specifications before handover, including grid connections, diesel generators, rectifiers, battery backup, and earthing, while maintaining a tower-by-tower power readiness tracker across the portfolio
• Review and approve tower power designs, manage utility coordination for grid connections at scale, and intervene early on any tower at risk of power non-compliance before client inspection
• Enforce client tower construction standards and QC guidelines across all tower types and contractor teams
• Implement a scalable internal QC process that catches structural, electrical, and installation defects before client inspection, maintain high first-time pass rates across the portfolio, and track QC performance by contractor, region, and tower type
• Address root causes of repeat QC failures and ensure full regulatory and safety compliance before tower acceptance
• Maintain structured reporting to the client and senior management, including delivery dashboards, portfolio burn-down, risk registers, and escalation logs, and run weekly operational and monthly executive-level reviews
• Proactively surface delivery risks and drive mitigation before they become program-level problems
• Manage client expectations with transparency and solution-first communication at all times
• Interface with commercial, legal, and finance functions to keep program support structures aligned with field delivery needs
• Beyond operational execution, this role demands a specific calibre of program leadership. Someone who can design and run a control framework for a 4,000 to 5,000-tower portfolio from scratch, with master schedules, milestone trackers, and governance rhythms that keep a large and complex program visible at all times. Must run delivery off structured data, including portfolio dashboards, vendor scorecards, QC trends by tower type, and lease renewal trackers, and build that reporting discipline across the whole team. Critical path management is essential, knowing which delays truly threaten the program and directing escalation energy accordingly. 

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering in Telecom, Electrical, Civil, or a related field; PMP or equivalent certification strongly preferred
• 10 to 15 or more years of experience in telecom tower rollout, tower acquisition, or large-scale tower infrastructure management
• Proven track record managing very large tower delivery programs; experience at 1,000 or more concurrent towers is essential, and direct exposure to programs in the 3,000 to 5,000 tower range is a strong advantage
• Background with tower companies, telecom vendors, or managed service providers, including towercos, MNO infrastructure vendors, or specialist tower rollout contractors
• Strong Program Management, Project Planning, Schedule, KPI tracking, Capex/Opex.
• Solid working knowledge of tower power systems, including grid connections, DG sets, rectifiers, battery and UPS backup, and earthing across different tower configurations
• Demonstrated experience managing large land lease and rental portfolios across diverse property owners and landlords
• Strong vendor and contractor management skills at scale, including SLA enforcement, milestone-linked payments, and multi-vendor coordination across simultaneous tower construction workstreams
• Sound understanding of QC and tower acceptance processes across multiple tower types, including managing quality consistently at high volume
• Familiarity with the Saudi regulatory environment, including Baladiya permits, municipality requirements, and government liaison processes, is preferred
• Local Saudi market experience is strongly preferred; candidates with broader GCC telecom tower experience will be considered
• Proficiency in MS Project, Primavera, or equivalent scheduling tools is required, with strong data analysis and reporting skills essential at this program scale
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management capabilities in a demanding, client-facing tower delivery environment

Position Objective:

The GIS Expert will lead the design and delivery of enterprise geospatial solutions supporting infrastructure, transportation, municipal, and smart city initiatives. The role covers enterprise GIS architecture, spatial analysis, automation, web GIS, and data visualization while ensuring high data quality and alignment with business objectives.

Job Description & Responsibilities:

• Design and manage enterprise geodatabases (ArcGIS / SDE).
• Develop GIS data models, standards, and governance frameworks.
• Perform advanced spatial analysis (vector/raster, network, suitability).
• Integrate survey, CAD, imagery, and business system data into GIS platforms.
• Develop automation scripts using Python (ArcPy) and ModelBuilder.
• Publish and manage GIS services (ArcGIS Server / Online).
• Develop web GIS applications and interactive dashboards.
• Support executive reporting through spatial analytics and visualization.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into GIS solutions.
• Lead GIS initiatives and ensure timely project delivery.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Geography, Geomatics, Surveying, or related field.
• 12+ years of professional GIS experience.
• Strong expertise in ESRI ArcGIS ecosystem (Pro, Server, Online).
• Experience with spatial databases (SQL Server / Oracle).
• Proficiency in Python (ArcPy) and SQL.
• Experience in infrastructure, transportation, municipal, or smart city projects preferred.
• PMP® or equivalent project management certification is an advantage.
  

Position Objective:

• Expertise in overseeing end-to-end contract lifecycle — from initiation and tendering to execution, change management, and closure.
• Skilled in collaborating with cross-functional teams including Procurement, Legal, and Operations to ensure contracts align with business goals and compliance standards.
• Adept at developing tender documentation (RFI, RFP, RFQ, PR), managing vendor evaluations, and supporting bid processes through to project awards and contract signing.
• Demonstrated ability to identify, assess, and establish strategic partnerships with vendors through performance-based agreements and incentive models.
• Strong background in contract change order management, renewal tracking, project close-out coordination, and issue resolution within complex operational environments.
• Hands-on experience in large-scale telecom or infrastructure projects involving project planning, budgeting, risk analysis, and stakeholder coordination.
• Proven leadership in managing and developing high-performing teams through goal setting, coaching, and performance management.
• Analytical thinking, strategic orientation, and strong communication and negotiation skills.

Job Description & Responsibilities:

• Lead planning, alignment, and tracking of all new and renewal projects in coordination with category departments and assigned cross-functional project teams.
• Work closely with Procurement to ensure all contractors and suppliers are properly registered and qualified in accordance with organizational standards.
• Manage the end-to-end tendering process including preparation of RFI, RFP, RFQ, and PR documents; ensure transparency and compliance during evaluation and award stages.
• Collaborate with Legal to finalize and approve contracts, ensuring that terms and conditions safeguard organizational interests.
• Evaluate and select vendors based on capability, performance, and potential for long-term strategic partnership.
• Develop partnership models, including revenue-sharing mechanisms and incentive schemes, to enhance vendor collaboration and mutual business growth.
• Ensure effective monitoring, administration, and documentation of all contractual agreements to maintain compliance and mitigate risk.
• Manage and process contract change orders, renewals, and extensions, ensuring timely action and adherence to budgetary and operational requirements.
• Track contract performance, deliverables, and milestones while coordinating with internal and external stakeholders for issue resolution.
• Supervise project close-out activities (technical and financial), ensuring proper documentation and settlement with vendors and relevant departments.
• Address and resolve any contractual or procurement-related discrepancies within ERP/Oracle systems to support smooth project execution.
• Lead the Contract Management Section, providing direction, guidance, and performance oversight to ensure high standards of efficiency and output.
• Define team goals, KPIs, and development plans in alignment with organizational objectives.
• Motivate and engage team members through coaching, mentoring, and continuous feedback to drive professional growth and accountability.
• Promote best practices, continuous improvement initiatives, and adherence to quality and compliance standards across all contract management functions.
• Participate in departmental planning and strategy formulation, contributing to the overall effectiveness of Finance & Contract Management operations.
• Support audits, compliance checks, and performance reviews related to contracts and procurement activities.
• Represent the Contract Management function in cross-departmental meetings, project reviews, and vendor negotiations.
• Undertake additional tasks or projects as directed by the Director – Finance & Contract Management to achieve departmental and organizational objectives.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s/Master's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related discipline is required.
• Project Management certifications such as PMP (Project Management Professional), CAPM (Certified Associate in Project Management), or PRINCE2. Other relevant certifications like AMII (for management and business administration) are advantageous.
• 7+ years of relevant experience in contract management, procurement, or project management.
• Proven experience managing large-scale projects, preferably within telecommunications, infrastructure, or similar operational sectors.
• Hands-on exposure to project planning, resource allocation, risk assessment, and contingency planning.
• Demonstrated experience in tender management, vendor evaluation, contract negotiation, and partnership development.
• Strong knowledge of contract management principles, procurement processes, and project management tools.
• Excellent planning, organizing, and prioritization skills.
• Strong analytical and critical evaluation abilities for assessing contracts, vendor proposals, and project outcomes.
• Strategic orientation with the ability to align contract management practices with business goals.
• Proficiency in English (written and spoken) is required.

Position Objective

Lead and govern a large-scale, multi-phase national program encompassing complex infrastructure deployment, smart city technology integration, AI-enabled surveillance and operations, and public safety platforms across multiple sites and city zones, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end program plan, including scope definition, milestone planning, budget management, resource allocation, and delivery roadmap across all implementation phases.
• Establish and maintain robust program governance structures, reporting frameworks, escalation matrices, and decision-making protocols.
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams across planning, implementation, operations, and support functions.
• Monitor program progress against milestones, KPIs, and delivery targets, taking corrective action where required.
• Oversee full program budget, including cost control, financial forecasting, variance analysis, and CAPEX/OPEX tracking.
• Identify, assess, and manage program-level risks, issues, and dependencies with proactive mitigation strategies.
• Manage vendor and contractor performance against contractual obligations, SLAs, and quality standards across surveillance, smart city, and infrastructure workstreams.
• Engage credibly with technical architects, system integrators, and vendors on AI-enabled surveillance, ICCC operations, and smart city technology scope, quality, and compliance.
• Lead change management processes to ensure smooth adoption of new systems, technologies, and operational procedures.
• Develop and maintain executive-level dashboards, program status reports, and strategic briefings for senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, security, data governance, and operational requirements relevant to smart city and national infrastructure programs.
• Drive continuous process improvement by identifying efficiencies and implementing best practices throughout program delivery.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of project managers and specialists.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement across government entities, technical teams, vendors, and senior leadership.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Business, or a related field. A master's degree is an advantage.
• 15+ years of experience in program or project management with a proven track record of delivering large-scale, multi-phase national or city-wide infrastructure or technology programs.
• Must have personally led or delivered at least one program with a total value of USD 100 million or above, with full accountability for budget, scope, and delivery outcomes.
• Experience managing programs involving smart city technologies, AI-enabled surveillance platforms, intelligent traffic management, IoT integration, or public safety systems is strongly preferred.
• Broad awareness of surveillance system concepts, including AI-based camera networks, face recognition, perimeter and intrusion detection, and ICCC operations, sufficient to govern delivery teams and assess program quality.
• Familiarity with network infrastructure concepts underpinning large-scale smart city deployments, including fibre optic backbones, VLANs, and enterprise switching environments.
• Proven ability to manage complex multi-vendor environments with strong accountability for delivery, quality, and commercial performance.
• Experience working in or with government, public sector, or regulated environments is a strong advantage.
• Experience in KSA or broader GCC infrastructure or smart city programs is a significant advantage.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team development skills.
• Fluent in English. Arabic proficiency is a must-have.

Certifications

• PMP - required.
• PgMP - strongly preferred.
• PRINCE2 or MSP - an advantage.
• Any smart city, AI, or technology infrastructure-related certification is an advantage.

Position Objectives: 

To design, develop, and deliver high-quality reports and presentations that clearly communicate project progress, performance data, and strategic insights to internal and external stakeholders. The Storyteller & Presentation Specialist ensures that all deliverables are accurate, visually compelling, and strategically structured to convey the right message, support decision-making, and align with project objectives and outcomes.

Job Description & Responsibilities: 

• Collect, analyze, and interpret data from academic, administrative, and operational teams to prepare detailed and summary reports.
• Design and create high-quality presentations for meetings, workshops, conferences, and other educational events.
• Develop visual representations of data, including charts, graphs, and infographics, to facilitate better understanding and engagement.
• Collaborate with various departments to identify key messaging and structure content for maximum clarity and impact.
• Ensure all reports and presentations adhere to institutional branding and maintain consistency in style and format.
• Review and proofread all materials for accuracy, grammar, and compliance with guidelines.
• Maintain a repository of reports and presentations for easy access and future reference.
• Stay updated on tools and trends in data visualization and presentation design to enhance deliverables.

Qualifications & Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years in reporting, presentation design, or a similar role, consult demonstrating a track record of delivering impactful outputs.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel (pivot tables, advanced formulas, and data modeling) and PowerPoint (creating engaging and professional presentations).
• Strong aptitude for data analysis and interpretation, with the ability to derive actionable insights from complex datasets.
• Competence in presenting insights through clear, visually compelling reports and dashboards tailored for stakeholders.
• Exceptional communication abilities, both written and verbal, with a keen eye for detail and an appreciation for design aesthetics in reporting.
• Demonstrated capacity to manage multiple tasks, prioritize deadlines effectively, and deliver high-quality results under tight timelines.
• Domain Knowledge: Familiarity with educational metrics and reporting standards is considered an advantage.

• Strong command of English is required. Proficiency in Arabic will be considered an added advantage.