Telecom Projects Manager — Hybrid Role, PMP Support

Placements24; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonuses based on performance

Medical aid

Retirement fund benefits

PMP certification support

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Telecommunications Project Manager to lead infrastructure projects in Randburg, Gauteng. The role combines on-site oversight with remote planning, reporting and team coordination to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in telecoms project management, solid knowledge of Agile and Waterfall, and strong leadership and communication skills. PMP or similar certification is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5+ years in project management, preferably telecoms.
• Proven track record delivering complex projects on time and budget.
• Knowledge of Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• Strong leadership, communication and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency with project management tools (MS Project, Asana).
• PMP or similar certification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope, goals and deliverables with stakeholders.
• Develop detailed plans, timelines and budgets.
• Lead project teams and assign tasks.
• Monitor progress and ensure milestones.
• Identify and manage risks and issues with mitigation plans.
• Report status and challenges to stakeholders.
• Maintain quality standards and best practices.
• Manage vendor relationships and contract negotiations.
• Conduct post-project evaluations and capture lessons learned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Agile

Waterfall

Vendor management

Multi-project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Business Administration

Tools

MS Project

Asana

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Telecommunications Project Manager to lead infrastructure projects in Randburg, Gauteng. The role combines on-site oversight with remote planning, reporting and team coordination to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in telecoms project management, solid knowledge of Agile and Waterfall, and strong leadership and communication skills. PMP or similar certification is highly desirable.