Job Description

VAC9712 - Associate Director - International Infrastructure Development

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Field:

Business Services

Contract type:

Full Time - Permanent

Location:

Qatar - Doha

Closing date:

2025-10-01 12:00:00

Job role:

Our business landscape

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We're an award-winning global communications company operating in nine countries across the Middle East, North Africa, and Southeast Asia. Our strategy is to become the region's leading digital infrastructure provider. Ooredoo Group's strategic vision is guided by five key pillars:

Value-Focused Portfolio:

Boosting asset returns by focusing on telco operations, towers, data centres, the sea


cable business and fintech.

Strengthen the Core:

Optimally using deployed capital and


maintain an appropriate cost structure.

Evolve the Core:

Monetising opportunities to generate new revenue streams via programmes focusing


on analytics, digitalisation of operations, and partnerships with digital service providers.

People:

Building an engaged and empowered workforce through integrated learning programs and coaching and mentoring.

Excellence in Customer Experience:

Creating superior customer experiences.


From day one, every employee who joins our team becomes an integral part of our success journey. We offer you the chance to enhance your skills, advance your career, and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Empowering you to catapult your personal and professional growth. If you're looking to challenge your growth potential, Ooredoo is the employer for you.

Your impact on our goals

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Key Responsibilities

Enhance, develop and implement Ooredoo Group's international network

expansion roadmap

, including

submarine cables, terrestrial fiber, and PoPs

. Lead feasibility studies, planning, and deployment of new submarine cable projects. Oversee full

lifecycle management of submarine cable investments

, including negotiations, Construction & Maintenance Agreements (C&MA), and implementation. Identify

investment opportunities

in international network infrastructure. Ensure network design and architecture align with Ooredoo's long-term strategic vision.

Consortium & Partner Engagement

Represent Ooredoo Group in

global submarine cable consortiums

, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy. Develop strategic partnerships with

global carriers, submarine cable operators, CDN, Internet Exchanges, cloud providers, and hyperscalers

. Negotiate and manage

cross-border infrastructure partnerships

to enhance Ooredoo's international connectivity. Collaborate with regulatory authorities to ensure compliance with telecommunications laws and industry standards.

Commercial & Financial Management

Develop

business cases

for international infrastructure investments, including cost analysis and ROI assessment. Oversee contract negotiations for submarine cable and capacity investments. Optimize financial performance through cost-effective sourcing and infrastructure sharing agreements. Track

global market trends, pricing strategies, and competitive positioning

for international connectivity.

Operational Execution & Asset Management

Maintain and update records of

Ooredoo's international broadband capacity assets

. Ensure

network performance, resilience, and redundancy

in international connectivity. Implement asset lifecycle management strategies to

optimize infrastructure utilization

. Develop

global capacity restoration plans

to mitigate service disruptions.

Key Deliverables

Infrastructure Expansion Roadmap

: Execution of strategic network development plans.

Consortium & Investment Leadership

: Successful participation in global submarine cable projects.

ROI Optimization

: Ensuring financial efficiency in infrastructure investments.

Network Resilience & Performance

: Maximized uptime and redundancy for Ooredoo's international network.

Regulatory & Compliance Adherence

: Full alignment with industry and government regulations.

Experience & Qualifications

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12+ years of experience in international telecommunications infrastructure development, Subject Matter Expert, Chaired submarine cable consortiums , and global network expansion. Proven expertise in leading submarine cable investments, designing Sea Cables and negotiating high-value commercial agreements. Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, Engineering, Business, or a related field. Master's degree (MBA or equivalent) is a plus. * Advanced degrees (Master's or MBA) would be an advantage.