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Senior Telecom & IT Manager (Saudi preferred)

Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Overview

The Telecom & IT Director will be responsible for overseeing the public transport network's telecommunications infrastructure and the team that manages it. In addition to managing operations and strategy, the role will serve as the single point of contact (SPOC) for clients and stakeholders. This means the role is the primary liaison for all telecommunications-related matters, ensuring clear communication and alignment between the telecom team's work and the needs of the project.

Your role

  • As part of the IT/Telecom Infrastructure Owner's team, take charge of the operation & maintenance of the project's data center and Telecom infrastructure composed of a large and critical fibre optic network and SIMs communication network.
  • Hands-on management and supervision of the Operation and Maintenance of Telecom infrastructure
  • Lead a team of experts and inspectors to manage and supervise the IT and Telecom Contractor performing the Operation & Maintenance of those assets.
  • Ensure robust monitoring of the NOC by his team.
  • Set-up performance-based monitoring tools as well as monitor performance of these Contractor.
  • Guide the team in relation to Cybersecurity compliance and the associated change management.
Cities & development Project & Programme Management

Location

Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-155115

Salary range

-

About you

  • Bachelor's degree in Electronics or related Engineering field
  • A minimum of 15 years' experience in design as well as operation of Data Centers and Telecom infrastructure
  • Experience managing large scale projects

Experience in public transport related project would be an advantage

Mandatory Skills

  • Contract management
  • Leadership skills
  • Data oriented mind with attention to details
  • Very good level of spoken and written English language
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.

This includes:

  • Tax-free salary.
  • Life insurance coverage.
  • Medical insurance.
  • Annual leave balance.
  • Company gratuity scheme.
  • Discretionary bonus program.
  • Annual flight contribution.
  • Transportation & housing allowances.
  • Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.

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About AtkinsRéalis

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Find out more.

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