Project Management Office Manager - Oman branch

Job Description

The Project Management Office Manager drives and ensures implementation of the Nokia project management methodology, processes, tools, improvement, and efficiency programmes to ensure all customer projects are delivered according to contractual obligations within forecasted costs, time, and required quality based on adequate mode of operation.

The Project Management Office Manager will closely interact with the project team to manage the operational processes, the cost control, and the reporting to the management.

Furthermore, he/she will also be the main contact in managing legal, governmental, and administrative tasks for Nokia and its employees in Oman.

How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn

The major areas of focus for the Project Management Office Manager are to:

• Ensure governance practices are in line with adequate Nokia Project Management and according to BG specificities to ensure visibility of operational KPIs and performance/efficiency.
• Ensure the availability and application of proper tools in Customer/internal Projects including availability of needed training and support in use phase.
• Drive continuous appropriate Nokia Project Management Processes & Tools improvement by collecting requirements including applicable loop back to global process/tool owner.
• Ensure availability of project/program executive level information to CDM and their teams and appropriate geographical organization by establishing/using reporting solutions.
• Create and implement proactive cost management practice supported by engagement into operational reviews, action planning & follow up.
• Support/coordinate resource demand activities inside Customer Team, ensuring proper forecast and information availability.
• Develop PM Capability Management with appropriate external and internal Certification Portfolio.
• Support PM Community in capability and competence management activities including planning and implementation of PM capability framework.
  
  

Further to the above, the responsibilities are also broadened to include:

• Handling applications for new visas, work permits, renewals, and cancellations
• Maintaining relationships with government entities such as the Ministry of Transport, Communication & Information Technology, RTA, and local universities.
• Obtaining approvals, licenses, and permits required for business operations.
• Ensuring Nokia compliance with Oman labour laws and other legal regulations.
• Managing legal documentation, and attestations
• Maintaining accurate records of employees' visa statuses, IDs, labour contracts, and renewals.
  
  

Key Skills And Experience

• B.SC in Technology, Telecom, Engineering or Bachelor’s in Business Administration with strong background in Telecom companies
• 3 – 5 yeas of previous experience in similar role
• Awareness of Oman Labor Laws and Telecom Regulations
• Project Management Skills:
• Risk Management
• Change Management
• Claim Management
• Project Communication management
• Planning Management.
• Resources management.
• Project Finances
• Cost Control
• Non Compliance costs
• Project Profit and Loss
• Strong command of both English & Arabic (written and speaking skills)
• Skills in Office 365, SharePoint and Windows is mandatory.
  
  

About Us

Come create the technology that helps the world act together

Nokia is committed to innovation and technology leadership across mobile, fixed and cloud networks. Your career here will have a positive impact on people’s lives and will help us build the capabilities needed for a more productive, sustainable, and inclusive world.

We challenge ourselves to create an inclusive way of working where we are open to new ideas, empowered to take risks and fearless to bring our authentic selves to work

What we offer

Nokia offers continuous learning opportunities, well-being programs to support you mentally and physically, opportunities to join and get supported by employee resource groups, mentoring programs and highly diverse teams with an inclusive culture where people thrive and are empowered.

Nokia is committed to inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer

Nokia has received the following recognitions for its commitment to inclusion & equality:

• One of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere
• Gender-Equality Index by Bloomberg
• Workplace Pride Global Benchmark
  
  

At Nokia, we act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people. Nokia’s employment decisions are made regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

We are committed to a culture of inclusion built upon our core value of respect.

Join us and be part of a company where you will feel included and empowered to succeed.

About The Team

The pandemic has highlighted how important telecoms networks are to society. Nokia’s Network Infrastructure group is at the heart of a revolution to bring more and faster network capacity to people worldwide through our ambition, innovation, and technical expertise.