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Senior Engineer Infra Operations Execution Management
- Permanent
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Experience 2 - 5 yrs
Job overview
Date posted
07/10/2025
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Salary
Undisclosed
Compensation
Job description
Senior Engineer Infra Operations Execution Management within the Infra job category for the edara Business Unit, based at Dubai International Academic City, is accountable for end-to-end contract lifecycle control and telecom services execution in a telecommunications environment. The role manages low to high risk contracts spanning governance, risk, performance and financial operations management; develops contract drafts and procurement documentation including contract management plans; uses procurement systems to maintain accurate contract records (contract spend, contractor performance, risk and outcomes); monitors and reports on contract performance against KPIs and requirements with corrective actions; undertakes market research to inform contract decisions; validates invoices and reports to ensure payment schedules are met; assesses and prepares contract variations and exemption requests based on risk; prepares for and facilitates straightforward contract negotiations; interprets contract requirements, terms and conditions ensuring all parties deliver responsibilities; develops and maintains effective working relationships with suppliers and customers, liaising to resolve routine contractual issues and escalating complex issues; reviews and evaluates expiring contracts to shape future procurement strategy; applies and advises on processes for exercising extension options, contract expiry and transition management; complies with and applies government and agency disposal procedures; and develops documentation landscaping including contract services management plans aligned with organizational goals and legal requirements. The position requires a Bachelorâs Degree in Telecommunication Engineering or related field, leadership and management certifications, a minimum of 4â5 yearsâ telecom industry experience with involvement in Telecom Services Performance, advanced understanding of contracts, SLAs, KPIs and services execution monitoring & reporting, and proven hands-on experience in support contracts execution management. Skills include leading large transformation projects, team leadership, strong negotiation and facilitation, vendor management, governance and financial management, and operating in a multi-cultural and multi-national environment, with fluency in English (Arabic is an advantage).
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Manage low to high risk contracts across governance, risk, performance and financial operations management to ensure compliant delivery and value.
- Develop contract drafts and procurement documentation, including contract management plans, aligned to organizational goals and legal requirements.
- Use procurement systems to maintain accurate contract records inclusive of contract spend, contractor performance, risk and outcomes.
- Monitor and report contract performance against KPIs and requirements, identifying deviations and undertaking corrective actions as required.
- Conduct market research and apply findings to inform and manage contract decisions and strategies.
- Validate invoices and reports to ensure accuracy and adherence to payment schedules.
- Assess and prepare contract variations and exemption requests, making risk-based recommendations and decisions.
- Prepare for and facilitate straightforward contract negotiations to secure favorable terms and mitigate risks.
- Interpret contract requirements, terms and conditions and ensure all parties understand and deliver their responsibilities.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with suppliers and customers, liaising to resolve routine contractual issues and escalating complex matters.
- Review and evaluate expiring contracts and use insights to shape future procurement strategy and planning.
- Apply and advise on processes for exercising extension options, contract expiry and transition management to ensure continuity of services.
- Comply with and apply government and agency disposal procedures in all relevant contract activities.
- Develop documentation landscaping including contract services management plans aligned with organizational goals and legal requirements.
- Oversee telecom services execution monitoring and reporting to ensure SLA and KPI compliance across domains.
- Lead vendor performance management activities, including governance reviews and corrective action plans.
Experience & skills
- Hold a Bachelor of Science in Telecommunication Engineering or a related field; leadership and management certifications are required.
- Bring a minimum of 4â5 years of experience in the Telecom industry with direct involvement in Telecom Services Performance.
- Demonstrate an advanced understanding of contracts, SLAs, KPIs, and services execution monitoring and reporting.
- Show proven hands-on experience in support contracts execution management within telecommunications.
- Exhibit proficiency in procurement systems, contract records management, invoice validation, and payment schedule control.
- Demonstrate capability in preparing contract drafts, procurement documentation, contract variations, and exemption requests.
- Possess strong negotiation and facilitation skills with a proven track record in vendor management, governance, and financial management.
- Ability to lead large transformation projects and manage teams in a multi-cultural and multi-national environment; fluency in English (Arabic is an advantage).