Hussein Zayed

Delivery Project Manager

Dubai, UAE

Profile summary

Highly accomplished Delivery Project Manager with over 20 years of international experience leading multimillion-euro telecom infrastructure projects across the Middle East, Africa. Proven track record in driving large-scale, complex projects from concept to completion - delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Recognized for aligning project outcomes with business strategy, mitigating risks, optimizing resources, and building high-performing teams.Expertise spans fixed and mobile networks, rollout management, engineering, quality assurance, acceptance, subcontractor management, and procurement. Known for stakeholder management on different levels, cross-cultural collaboration, and successful delivery in dynamic, fast-paced environments.

Career highlights

Multi-Year Network Modernization Delivery: Directed delivery of more than €60M multi-year fixed network modernization program across three major contracts, achieving seamless execution, stakeholder alignment, and compliance with global standards.

Connected 130,000 Subscribers: Successfully connected GPON (FTTx) services for over 130,000 subscribers across UAE, significantly strengthening national telecom infrastructure.

Key skills

Skills
Strategic leadershipProgram governanceStakeholder engagementRisk managementCross-functional collaborationChange ManagementFinancial Acumen (Budgeting, Forecasting)Conflict Resolution

Professional experience

Delivery Project ManagerJan 2016 - Present
Alcatel-Lucent / Nokia | du, UAE

du, UAE - GPON (FTTx) and IP Core scope

General Rollout ManagerJan 2015 - Jan 2016
Alcatel-Lucent / Nokia | Telkom, South Africa

OSP (FTTx) scope

Rollout ManagerJan 2013 - Jan 2015
Alcatel-Lucent / Nokia | du, UAE

GPON (FTTx) scope

Engineering ManagerJan 2013 - Jan 2013
Alcatel-Lucent / Nokia | Vodafone, Qatar

LTE Turnkey scope

Engineering ManagerJan 2012 - Jan 2013
Alcatel-Lucent / Nokia | STC, KSA

LTE Turnkey scope

Engineering ManagerJan 2009 - Jan 2011
Alcatel-Lucent / Nokia | Vodafone, Qatar

IBS & RAN Scope

Engineering Team LeaderJan 2008 - Jan 2009
Alcatel-Lucent / Nokia | E&, Egypt

IBS Turnkey Scope

Site EngineerJan 2007 - Jan 2008
Alcatel-Lucent / Nokia | Mobily, KSA

IBS Turnkey Scope

Site EngineerJan 2006 - Jan 2007
Alcatel-Lucent / Nokia | Celltel, Sri-Lanka

IBS Turnkey Scope

Junior ArchitectJan 2004 - Jan 2006
Urban Projects Consultants

Education

Diploma, Business Skills AcquisitionJan 2004 - Present
Cairo University, Cairo
Bachelor's Degree, ArchitectureJan 1999 - Jan 2004
Helwan University, Cairo
High School or equivalentJan 1999 - Present
Manor House School, Cairo