Networks Engineering Delivery Lead
Accenture Technology:
Through unmatched industry experience, leading technologies from our ecosystem partners and startups, and the largest delivery network in the world, we provide a powerful range of capabilities that can be tailored to our client’s most complex business needs. With over 100 innovation hubs deployed around the world, we help clients continuously innovate at speed and at scale so they can outpace their peers. You will bring innovation, intelligence, and industry experience together with the newest technologies to help clients innovate at scale and transform their businesses. Visit us at www.accenture.com
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:
If this sounds like the ideal role, career and company for you, click to apply.
To learn more about life @AccentureMiddleEast, follow us on social media and keep up with our latest news.
Accenture Middle East: LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube
Riyadh
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.
Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.
Accenture is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.
Please read Accenture’s Recruiting and Hiring Statement for more information on how we process your data during the Recruiting and Hiring process.
We work with one shared purpose: to deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity. Every day, more than 775,000 of us help our stakeholders continuously reinvent. Together, we drive positive change and deliver value to our clients, partners, shareholders, communities, and each other.
We believe that delivering value requires innovation, and innovation thrives in an inclusive and diverse environment. We actively foster a workplace free from bias, where everyone feels a sense of belonging and is respected and empowered to do their best work.
At Accenture, we see well-being holistically, supporting our people’s physical, mental, and financial health. We also provide opportunities to keep skills relevant through certifications, learning, and diverse work experiences. We’re proud to be consistently recognized as one of the World’s Best Workplaces™.
Join Accenture to work at the heart of change. Visit us at www.accenture.com.