Project Manager - DWDM

Position Objectives:

  • Project manager is responsible to manage, follow up and coordinate all transmission and Legacy Technology migration and dismantling activities (DWDM, OTN and SDH) related to the Optical Transport program across all stakeholders and departments (Planning, Design, Transmission, Data Transport (MPLS), and Business Units).
  • Adept at managing complex transmission projects, network migrations, and legacy system decommissioning. 
  • Skilled in coordinating across planning, design, integration, and operations teams to ensure seamless end-to-end implementation. 
  • Proficient in site integration, IP configuration, NMS setup, and resolving technical dependencies. 
  • Strong track record in risk analysis, stakeholder communication, and maintaining project timelines. 
  • Experienced in handling vendor coordination and ensuring ISP/OSP readiness. 
  • Driving operational excellence in optical transport projects.


Job Description & Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate DWDM/OTN new platforms and expansion activities across business units
  • Support the team in DWDM troubleshooting and find solutions for blocking issues
  • Liaise with Core department on DWDM Rings, Ethernet switches, and New PE AGGs
  • Ensure DWDM readiness is communicated to the Vendors
  • Perform analysis of the complete ISOW (ISP/OSP)
  • Ensure proper IP MPLS configuration with the integration team and verify all related IP assignments are issued by Design
  • Oversee site integration activities (Configure IP requirements in MPLS network, verify and prepare site parameters in NMS, integrate new elements in the current network, Perform CWO cross-connections across network for any SDH Site)
  • Ensure End-to-End ISP/OSP readiness and handover
  • Coordinate ISP implementation with all related parties (Core Network Implementation, Fixed Access, Operations, Budget control and Hand Over Control domains)
  • Monitor temporary (workaround in case of urgency) and final solutions and implementation progress and migration
  • Ensure migration activities are performed according to plan
  • Report transmission and backhauling activities progress regularly to program management
  • Provide risk analysis, mitigation plans, and recommendations
  • Resolve DWDM network Implementation dependencies
  • Handle delivery-related issues across departments
  • Ensure fiber implementation and Space/DC power readiness with Fixed Network and Buildings department
  • Coordinate with Network Design Directorate for preparation and issuance of Scope of Work and Work Orders to Vendors
  • Keep Network Databases and tracking systems regularly updated
  • Track MDT requests and approvals
  • Communicate priorities to all involved departments based on project needs
  • Ensure all work is captured in the Project schedule
  • Achieve 90% work completion as per approved Project schedule
  • Deliver scheduled progress and quality reports on time with complete details; ensure timely updates to Project Tracking System Databases


Qualifications & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications Engineering or a related field
  • 15+ years of experience in Optical Transport Transmission, with a strong focus on DWDM, OTN, and MPLS delivery coordination and project management
  • Proven experience in drafting technical reports and preparing executive-level presentations
  • Strong technical knowledge of Transmission networks, IP/MPLS, DWDM, and GPON technologies
  • Solid understanding of legacy DWDM and SDH systems
  • Advanced skills in management reporting and presentation to senior stakeholders
  • Excellent command of the English language (both written and spoken); proficiency in Arabic is highly desirable
  • PMP certification is a plus and will be considered an added advantage
Al Mohammadiyyah, Saudi Arabia
STC-CNI

RPA Developer

Position Objective:

  • Lead the development, enhancement, and integration of automation solutions across business systems.
  • Drive digital transformation by implementing Robotic Process Automation (RPA) for legacy and modern platforms.
  • Ensure seamless data flow and process efficiency through intelligent automation.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, manage automation backlog, and deliver impactful solutions.
  • Promote automation adoption through effective communication and training.
  • Maintain infrastructure, security, and performance of RPA solutions.

Job Description & Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, and deploy RPA bots to automate repetitive tasks across business functions.
  • Analyze existing processes and identify automation opportunities, especially in legacy systems lacking API support.
  • Collaborate with business users to gather requirements and translate them into automation workflows.
  • Implement document processing, decision-making logic, and exception handling in automation solutions.
  • Maintain and prioritize a structured automation backlog aligned with business goals.
  • Work in agile sprints to deliver automation enhancements and new bots.
  • Ensure smooth integration of RPA solutions with ERP systems like Odoo and other enterprise platforms.
  • Monitor bot performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure high availability of automation services.
  • Provide training and support to end-users to encourage adoption and maximize ROI.
  • Generate reports and dashboards to track automation impact and performance metrics.
  • Ensure compliance with IT security policies and data protection regulations.
  • Collaborate with IT teams for infrastructure support, scalability, and disaster recovery planning.
  • Continuously explore emerging technologies to enhance automation capabilities.

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (Master’s preferred).
  • Minimum 5+ years of experience in RPA development and implementation.
  • Hands-on experience with RPA tools such as UiPath, Automation Anywhere, or Blue Prism.
  • Strong understanding of process analysis, workflow design, and automation lifecycle.
  • Experience integrating RPA with ERP systems like Odoo or similar platforms.
  • Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript) and working with APIs.
  • Familiarity with OCR, machine learning, and intelligent document processing is a plus.
  • Solid grasp of IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and system performance monitoring.
  • Experience working in agile environments with sprint planning and backlog management.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Certifications in RPA platforms or digital transformation are highly desirable.


Al Mohammadiyyah, Saudi Arabia
SPPC
Contract

Sr. Optical Network Solution Architect

Position objectives

Lead the design, development, and promotion of advanced optical transport network solutions to drive business growth and market leadership across EMEA and APAC regions. Serve as a strategic technical advisor and customer-facing consultant, combining deep technical expertise with business acumen to deliver competitive, innovative, and high-performance solutions.

Job Description and Responsibilities            

Solution Architecture & Design

  • Develop end-to-end Optical Transport Network (OTN) and DWDM solutions aligned with customer requirements and market trends.
  • Validate solution architecture and collaborate with product lifecycle management and global validation teams.
  • Design complex optical networks encompassing DWDM, OTN, PTN, SDH, MPLS-TP, Metro Ethernet, Packet Optical, and DCI interconnect architectures.

Technical Sales & Business Development

  • Partner with business development and sales teams to define technical strategies and deliver compelling, commercially viable proposals.
  • Lead bid management processes for complex RFPs and RFIs, ensuring technical accuracy and differentiation.
  • Engage directly with major telecom and enterprise clients to position optical transport solutions and secure multimillion-dollar deals.

Customer Engagement & Representation

  • Act as the primary technical representative for customer engagements, workshops, roadshows, and marketing events.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, partners, and stakeholders across diverse markets.
  • Represent the organisation in regional and global forums to enhance brand presence and solution awareness.

Leadership & Collaboration

  • Lead cross-functional and multicultural teams in solution development, presales activities, and market expansion initiatives.
  • Mentor and develop junior engineers and consultants, fostering a culture of technical excellence and innovation.
  • Collaborate with regional and global product teams to align local requirements with corporate strategy.

Qualifications & Core Competencies

  • Minimum 12 years’ experience in a relevant field.
  • Bachelor's degree in Telecommunication or equivalent
  • Organizational and control capabilities
  • Good communication and reporting skills
  • Strategic Solution Design & Validation 
  • Optical Network Architecture (DWDM/OTN/MPLS-TP)
  • Solution architect Development Leadership
  • Complex Bid & Proposal Management 
  • Customer Engagement & Technical Presentation
  • Cross-Functional Team Leadership
Al Mohammadiyyah, Saudi Arabia
FNI
Contract