JOB DESCRIPTION / ROLE
You will play a critical leadership role in overseeing network and telecom operations, ensuring seamless and secure connectivity across a group of government entities. You will lead the end-to-end management of telecom services, network infrastructure, vendor relationships, and service performance.
Client Details
A large, exciting entity going through a transformation.
Description
* Lead the delivery and continuous optimization of network and telecom services, ensuring high availability and security.
* Oversee vendor and contract management, including SLA monitoring, procurement, and compliance with telecom agreements.
* Ensure network and telecom infrastructure aligns with business continuity and disaster recovery requirements, as well as cybersecurity policies.
* Manage relationships with key stakeholders, including government entities, ensuring alignment on service expectations and delivery.
* Monitor service performance, proactively troubleshoot issues, and drive improvements in network reliability and efficiency.
Job Offer
Opportunity to shape the future of services in Abu Dhabi.
Requirements:
* Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or a related field.* Professional certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, or PMP are preferred.
* Proven experience in leading network and telecom operations across complex, multi-entity environments.
* Strong expertise in MPLS, SDWAN, SASE, VPNs, Cloud Networking, WiFi, and telephony systems.
* Demonstrated success in vendor and contract management within telecom or IT operations.
* Deep understanding of BCP/DR frameworks and cybersecurity compliance.
* Exceptional leadership and stakeholder management skills, ideally within a government or public sector context.
* Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on continuous service improvement.
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.
The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:
Finance & Accounting Banking & Financial Services Procurement Property & Construction Engineering & Supply Chain Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering Human Resources Sales Marketing Technology Secretarial Executive Search Legal
The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide.
