OSS VAS Technical Project Manager

Norconsult Telematics

Position Objective:

To manage end-to-end OSS/VAS project implementation, supporting program delivery, ensuring high-quality deliverables, and coordinating with stakeholders to meet project goals within scope, time, and budget.

Job Description and Responsibilities:

• Manages OSS/VAS project delivery to meet specifications, timelines, and budget requirements.
• Defines deliverables, roles, and responsibilities for project team members to align with objectives.
• Develops and maintains detailed project plans and procedures to ensure timely execution and quality.
• Coordinate project activities across stakeholders, including Mobility, IT, and Operations teams, for seamless OSS/VAS integration.
• Monitors project progress, tracks bottlenecks, and resolves issues to meet schedules and milestones.
• Ensures OSS/VAS dependencies are cleared in alignment with the overall program plan.
• Identifies and mitigates risks to program delivery, proposing effective solutions.
• Supervises work results, ensuring compliance with guidelines and proper documentation for stakeholders.
• Conducts regular progress reviews and coordination meetings with team members, vendors, and contractors.
• Drives business value through operational efficiency, quality assurance, and service enablement in OSS/VAS projects.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum 15 years of telecommunications experience, with 5 years managing large-scale OSS/VAS projects.
• Bachelor s or master s degree in engineering or Telecommunications from a reputed university.
• Techno-functional role requiring expertise in OSS, VAS, and telecom protocols (e.g., IoT, LTE, 4G, 3 G, 2G, LAN, WAN, Mobile IP, routers, firewalls, web-based services).
• Proven experience in project execution management, including planning, budgeting, quality control, and issue resolution for OSS/VAS projects.
• Strong project management skills, including stakeholder coordination, risk management, quality assurance, and cross-functional team leadership.
• Hands-on experience with network automation and OSS/VAS platforms, with knowledge of project management methodologies.
• Valid Project Management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) required.
• Excellent communication (written, oral, listening), leadership, analytical, and presentation skills, with proficiency in executive reporting and dashboards.
• Industry-recognized certifications in telecom, OSS, or project management (e.g., ITIL, TM Forum Open APIs) desirable.
• Strong command of both English and Arabic languages (both written and spoken).