Technical Project Manager (IP/MPLS)

Job Posting Location will be Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.Position Objective:Lead and manage end-to-end projects in the domain of IP/MPLS and advanced telecom network technologies.Serve as a technical consultant and project leader, overseeing planning, design, implementation, and delivery.Drive project execution by ensuring alignment with approved scope, budget, KPIs, and timelines.Collaborate with cross-functional teams, vendors, and stakeholders to ensure seamless project rollout.Provide technical leadership in areas of IP, MPLS, QoS, and broadband architecture.Establish and maintain project governance, documentation, and reporting frameworks.Identify risks, bottlenecks, and dependencies; implement mitigation and improvement actions.Ensure adherence to technical standards, quality benchmarks, and operational excellence.Job Description & Responsibilities:Plan, lead, and execute complex IP/MPLS network deployment projects, ensuring full alignment with technical and business objectives.Develop comprehensive project charters, schedules, KPIs, SLAs, and communication plans to manage deliverables and milestones.Oversee the design, configuration, and integration of large-scale, multi-vendor IP/MPLS networks supporting L2/L3 VPNs and QoS implementations.Manage the rollout and migration of core, aggregation, and access network elements, including routers, switches, and transport equipment.Conduct detailed network design validation, interoperability testing, and acceptance of MPLS VPNs, TE tunnels, and QoS configurations.Review and approve HLDs (High-Level Designs) and LLDs (Low-Level Designs), ensuring compliance with architectural standards and performance benchmarks.Prepare and evaluate technical documentation, RFPs, RFIs, and vendor proposals, ensuring accuracy and adherence to project scope.Monitor vendor and subcontractor performance, ensuring quality, timely delivery, and adherence to SLAs.Perform root cause analysis (RCA) for network-related issues, escalating and resolving performance bottlenecks during rollout.Validate test cases, oversee lab and field trials, and prepare final evaluation reports with recommendations and performance insights.Ensure seamless integration of MPLS TE, FRR, LDP, RSVP-TE, MP-BGP, and OSPF-TE protocols within the network.Support the deployment of Ethernet, IP/MPLS, VPLS, and broadband DSL architectures for large service provider networks.Coordinate with NOC and operations teams to define acceptance criteria, testing procedures, and handover documentation.Track and report project progress, risks, and variances to management with mitigation and recovery plans.Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities for network optimization, QoS enhancement, and cost efficiency.Qualifications & Experience:Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Telecommunications, Electrical, or Computer EngineeringCertification: PMP or PgMP (mandatory) | CCNP/CCIE/JNCIP/JNCIE preferred.10+ years in IP/MPLS network projects, including 5 years in project management with large telecom operators or integrators.Strong expertise in MPLS VPN (RFC 2547bis), QoS design, and broadband network architectures.Deep understanding of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, IS-IS) and Ethernet technologies (VPLS, QinQ, STP, MSTP, LAG, Multicast).Skilled in MPLS TE, FRR, LDP, RSVP-TE, MP-BGP, and OSPF-TE configuration and deployment.Experience with Cisco IOS and other multi-vendor routing/switching platforms.Familiar with transport and access technologies — DWDM, EoSDH, POS, GigE, BRAS, and MSAN.Proven ability to lead large-scale IP/MPLS rollouts, manage vendors, and ensure KPI-driven delivery.