IP Technical Project Manager

Nokia

Technical Project Manager responsible for leading IP networking project delivery at Nokia. Ensuring quality and compliance with customer contracts in Saudi Arabia.

Posted 7/20/2026full-timeRiyadh • 🇸🇦 Saudi ArabiaSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong technical leadership in managing telecommunications projects, ensuring successful delivery through effective risk management, customer engagement, and resource allocation. Proficient in IP networking technologies and familiar with cloud and automation tools to enhance operational efficiency.

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Technical Project ManagementIP Networking TechnologiesCustomer-Facing ExperienceNokia IP Product Portfolio3GPP Mobile Network Technologies

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementRisk ManagementNetwork ProtocolsRouting and Switching TechnologiesNetwork Management SystemsScriptingAutomation ToolsCloud TechnologiesTelecommunications EngineeringTechnical Leadership

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsPresentation SkillsNegotiation SkillsReporting SkillsMentoring

Tools & Technologies

OpenStackVMwareNFVCloud-Native EnvironmentsPythonAnsibleShell Scripting

Certifications & Qualifications

Nokia Service Routing Architect (SRA)Nokia NRS II CertificationPMP® Certification

Industry Keywords

Telecommunications IndustryCommunications Service Provider (CSP)GSMGPRSUMTSHSPALTE5G Architectures

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleCloudOpenStackPMPPythonShell ScriptingSwitchingVMware

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as the main technical interface toward the customer and the first point of technical escalation, ensuring timely resolution of technical issues and risks.
Manage all technical aspects of customer projects, ensuring delivery of contractual commitments in terms of scope, quality, schedule, risk management, and customer satisfaction.
Lead the planning, organization, coordination, and governance of technical project activities from solution definition and delivery preparation through deployment, acceptance, and operational handover.
Support the Project Execution Owner (PEO) in project planning, execution governance, customer acceptance, and final delivery sign-off.
Assess technical workload, resource requirements, and competency needs; ensure appropriate allocation, onboarding, utilization, and release of technical resources.
Perform technical risk assessments, identify potential impacts, and drive effective mitigation and contingency plans throughout the project lifecycle.
Identify and promote opportunities for business growth and service expansion, including network evolution, feature enablement, capacity expansion, software enhancements, and modernization initiatives.
Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and decision-making support to project teams while fostering a culture of accountability, quality, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline.
Minimum 8+ years of experience in the telecommunications industry, with proven experience working for a Communications Service Provider (CSP) or telecom equipment/vendor organization.
Strong technical background in IP networking technologies and extensive hands-on experience with Nokia IP product portfolio, network protocols, routing and switching technologies, and network management systems.
Proven track record of leading technical projects from initiation through execution, ensuring delivery within scope, timeline, quality, and budget targets.
Strong customer-facing experience, communication, presentation, negotiation, and reporting skills with fluency in spoken and written English.
Good understanding of 3GPP mobile network technologies, including GSM, GPRS, UMTS, HSPA, LTE, and 5G architectures.
Familiarity with virtualization and cloud technologies such as OpenStack, VMware, NFV, and cloud-native environments.
Knowledge of scripting and automation tools (e.g., Python, Ansible, Shell scripting) to support network automation and operational efficiency.
Nokia Service Routing Architect (SRA) / Nokia NRS II certification.
PMP® certifications or equivalent are considered a strong advantage.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible and hybrid working schemes
A minimum of 90 days of Maternity and Paternity Leave, with the option to return to work within a year following the birth or adoption of a child (based on eligibility)
Life insurance to all employees to provide peace of mind and financial security
Well-being programs to support your mental and physical health
Opportunities to join and receive support from Nokia Employee Resource Groups (NERGs)
Employee Growth Solutions to support your personalized career & skills development
Diverse pool of Coaches & Mentors to whom you have easy access
A learning environment which promotes personal growth and professional development - for your role and beyond