Job summary
Senior Manager, IT & Telecom Enterprise Architecture at AtkinsRéalis in Riyadh. Responsible for leading operation and maintenance of the project Data Center and telecom infrastructure, managing contractors and technical teams to ensure availability, reliability and security.
Key responsibilities
- Lead operation, maintenance and lifecycle management of project Data Center and Telecom infrastructure.
- Represent the Owner on IT and Telecom operational matters ensuring contractual compliance.
- Manage and supervise the IT/Telecom O&M contractor to meet SLAs and KPIs.
- Lead multidisciplinary team for monitoring and auditing IT and Telecom assets.
- Implement performance frameworks, dashboards and reporting for system and contractor performance.
- Ensure proactive maintenance to maximize availability and reduce downtime.
- Oversee telecom systems (fiber, WAN/LAN, wireless, CCTV, passenger information) and DC operations.
- Ensure cybersecurity compliance, risk assessments, incident response and security audits.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electronics, Telecommunications, Computer Engineering, IT or related field.
- Professional certifications in data center, telecoms, networks, cybersecurity or project management advantageous.
- Minimum 15 years' experience in design, operation and management of data centers and telecom infrastructure.
- Experience in large infrastructure, transportation or public-sector projects.
- Strong knowledge of data center technologies, network and telecom systems.
- Familiarity with cybersecurity regulations and compliance in Saudi Arabia.
- Proven contract and vendor management skills; KPI/SLA monitoring experience.
Skills
Data Center ManagementTelecom InfrastructureNetwork ArchitectureCybersecurityVendor ManagementKPI/SLA ManagementDisaster RecoveryAsset ManagementStakeholder ManagementTeam Leadership
Source: Workday. Last checked as open: 14 Nov 2026. You apply directly with the employer.
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