Networks Engineering Delivery Lead

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Job Summary:

We are seeking an accomplished Networks Engineering Delivery Lead to join our Engineering & Networks team for major telecommunications projects across the Middle East. In this senior leadership role, you will oversee the end-to-end delivery of complex network engineering programs, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope and budget, and meet high-quality standards.

You will provide strategic guidance, cross-functional coordination, and technical oversight across all engineering delivery phases—including planning, design, implementation, operations, and governance. This is a pivotal role interfacing with executive stakeholders, vendor partners, and internal teams to drive performance, optimize delivery processes, and ensure client satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

Program & Delivery Leadership:

Lead the strategic planning and delivery of complex network engineering projects across telecommunications and IT infrastructure domains.

Ensure delivery excellence, adherence to project timelines, scope, and quality standards.

Maintain alignment with the client’s strategic objectives, ensuring projects deliver measurable business value.

Stakeholder Management & Governance:

Act as the primary liaison for executive stakeholders, managing high-level client relationships and ensuring expectations are met or exceeded.

Provide strategic direction to the Project Management Office (PMO) and ensure delivery governance is in place across all initiatives.

Support escalation resolution, remove blockers, and manage risks impacting project and program outcomes.

Technical Oversight & Advisory:

Oversee and coordinate across multiple network engineering domains including Core, Cloud, IP, MPLS, Radio, Fixed Networks, LTE, and 5G.

Provide technical leadership and guidance across network design, deployment, and operations, ensuring alignment with architecture blueprints and technology roadmaps.

Support the definition of technology strategy, architecture frameworks, and delivery methodologies.

Resource & Quality Management:

Oversee resource planning and allocation, ensuring optimal use of skills and capacity across the delivery lifecycle.

Implement and monitor project performance metrics to drive continuous improvement and delivery efficiency.

Ensure compliance with quality assurance processes, standards, and delivery best practices.

People Leadership & Mentorship:

Build and foster a collaborative engineering culture, encouraging innovation and ownership across teams.

Mentor and coach team members to enhance technical capabilities and leadership skills.

Cultivate cross-functional collaboration and knowledge sharing.

Qualifications & Experience:

Minimum 18 years of experience in Network Engineering Delivery across large-scale telecommunications and IT infrastructure programs.

Strong technical expertise in multi-domain network environments: Core, IP/MPLS, RAN (2G–5G), Fixed Networks, and Cloud-based infrastructure.

Proven experience with network management systems, delivery tools, and advanced technologies including AI, ML, and automation.

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, ICT, or a related field; Master’s degree or certifications in PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, or TOGAF are preferred.

Experience in greenfield, brownfield, and mission-critical environments with multi-vendor ecosystems.

Core Competencies:

Delivery Leadership & Strategic Oversight

Client Relationship & Stakeholder Management

Technology Advisory & Innovation Enablement

Service & Resource Management

Quality Assurance & Risk Mitigation

Cross-Domain Network Engineering Expertise

Languages:

English: Fluent (required)

Arabic: Professional working proficiency (preferred)

Why Join Us?

We offer a transparent, fast paced approach career progression, with a focus on your strengths and continuous coaching from senior colleagues

You will benefit from working alongside Accenture experts who are solving some of the biggest industry challenges with innovative thinking and pioneering tools

Flexible work arrangements and a range of benefits including competitive rewards

You will have access to state-of-the-art technology that will give you the opportunity to deepen your existing skills even as you help create the latest business trends

You will also have opportunities to make a difference to the communities in which we work and live

Next Steps:

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