Oman Broadband Company (OBC) was undergoing rapid sector growth but faced immediate talent shortages in key strategic and operational roles. These gaps created risks for project continuity, procurement cycles, and network rollout timelines. OBC required experienced interim leadership to maintain momentum while building long-term internal capacity.
The challenge
OBC faced critical resourcing and recruitment constraints that threatened to slow delivery, increase inefficiencies, and impact ongoing operational performance. Several essential management positions were unfilled, creating bottlenecks across strategic planning, procurement, and project execution.
Project outline
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Deployed interim executives and project managers across strategy, procurement, network rollout, and finance.
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Managed day–to–day operations and strengthened project delivery processes during the transition period.
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Designed and executed structured knowledge-transfer programs to support onboarding and capability building of new local staff.
Our impact
Salience ensured seamless operational continuity, improved delivery performance, and reduced the risks associated with leadership gaps. The engagement enabled OBC to maintain progress on priority initiatives while developing sustainable in-house expertise for future operations.
Duration of engagement: October 2014 – March 2015