Mohammed Shaaeldin

Telecommunications Specialist at Confidential Careers

Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

About

With over 20 years of experience in the telecommunications and ICT industry, I have successfully led and executed complex projects for global vendors (Huawei, Ericsson, Nokia) and major operators (Zain, MTN, Vodafone) across Sudan, North Africa, and Nigeria. My expertise lies in aligning business objectives with technical solutions, ensuring seamless project execution through Agile and Waterfall methodologies while effectively managing risks, budgets, and timelines. I excel in cross-functional leadership, collaborating with diverse stakeholders to drive innovation, enhance network performance, and optimize operations using EXFO solutions. Key areas of expertise: ✅ ICT Project Management (Planning, Execution & Delivery) ✅ Telecommunications Networks (Optimization & Performance Management) ✅ Vendor & Stakeholder Management ✅ Risk & Change Management ✅ Agile & Waterfall Methodologies ✅ EXFO Solutions & Network Testing I am passionate about driving efficiency, improving network performance, and implementing cutting-edge solutions to support business growth. Open to new challenges and opportunities that leverage my expertise in technology, project management, and strategic leadership. Let’s connect and collaborate!

Experience

  • Project Manager at Arab African Company for Investment and Development (AACID) (أكيد)
    Jan 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 6 mos

    Oversee project strategy and execution, ensuring stakeholder communication aligns with business objectives and KPIs. Manage project scope and deliverables, meeting client and internal expectations while driving measurable business value. Develop and implement project timelines, optimizing task sequencing and resource allocation using Waterfall for fixed timelines and Agile for flexible, iterative projects. Review project requirements and material requests, ensuring resource alignment to prevent delays and inaccuracies. Facilitate access approvals and resolve bottlenecks, maintaining seamless project momentum. Proactively monitor risks and address issues, ensuring projects stay on schedule, within budget, and meet strategic goals.

  • Technical Project Manager at Morgan Telecommunications
    Dec 2022 - Dec 2023 · 1 yr 1 mo

    Led Nokia 4G network site implementations and vendor swap projects, ensuring on-time delivery with minimal disruptions. Transformed high-level objectives into actionable project plans, collaborating with senior stakeholders to align key deliverables and mitigate risks early. Built and maintained strong vendor partnerships, providing technical oversight, ensuring compliance, and guiding site coordinators for smooth execution. Delivered transparent project updates, adhering to governance protocols and PMO standards, consistently exceeding performance expectations. Managed project scope and outputs, aligning each phase with customer needs to maximize business value and stakeholder satisfaction. Coordinated site readiness and field team activities, ensuring first-time acceptance and minimizing project delays. Tracked site activities throughout the entire lifecycle, optimizing cost efficiency, acceptance rates, and client satisfaction.

  • Project Manager at LEADERS MEDICAL SUPPLIES
    Mar 2020 - Nov 2022 · 2 yrs 9 mos

    Successfully delivered multiple high-priority projects, overcoming tight timelines and resource constraints to ensure on-time, high-quality results. Facilitated cross-functional collaboration, coordinating teams effectively to meet deadlines while maintaining budgetary control. Built strong interdepartmental partnerships, aligning diverse teams toward shared objectives and driving business growth through strategic project execution. Ensured transparent, proactive stakeholder communication, engaging all levels from project teams to senior executives to maintain alignment and project success.

  • Caregiving at Career Break
    Jun 2020 - Sep 2022 · 2 yrs 4 mos

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  • Core Network Consultant at EXFO
    Oct 2019 - Mar 2020 · 6 mos

    Led network performance optimization for MTN-Nigeria, leveraging EXFO-Astellia’s NOVA platform to provide in-depth analysis and actionable insights. Advised MTN-Nigeria on global benchmarks, identifying performance gaps and recommending targeted improvements for enhanced service quality and efficiency. Designed and conducted tailored training sessions, equipping client teams with the skills to analyze network performance and troubleshoot issues independently. Worked closely with SOC/NOC teams, troubleshooting complex network issues to maintain stability and optimize the MTN-Nokia managed services environment. Developed strong stakeholder relationships, ensuring seamless communication and alignment between client, vendor, and internal teams. Monitored and reported critical network KPIs, providing senior management with data-driven insights to support strategic decision-making. Created high-impact reports and presentations, simplifying complex technical data into clear, actionable insights that enhanced customer satisfaction and business outcomes.