Senior Telecomunications Project Manager

Placements24; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Travel allowances

Professional development

Company vehicle

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Senior Telecommunications Project Manager to oversee major telecommunications deployments from initiation to completion in Queenstown. You will plan, execute, and finalize projects on time and within budget, coordinating internal teams and third-party contractors.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in telecom project management, proven leadership, strong stakeholder management, and proficiency with MS Project or Primavera.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, Business or related field; PMP preferred.
• 8+ years of project management experience, especially telecom projects.
• Experience with large-scale infrastructure (fiber, towers, network upgrades).

Responsibilities

• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables with senior management.
• Develop project plans with timelines, resources, and budget.
• Communicate expectations to team and stakeholders clearly and timely.
• Liaise with stakeholders on an ongoing basis.
• Estimate resources and participants needed to achieve goals.
• Draft and submit budget proposals and adjust as needed.
• Delegate tasks to appropriate personnel.
• Identify and manage project risks and contingency plans.
• Manage vendor relationships and contract negotiations.
• Ensure quality and timely delivery of milestones.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Telecommunications

Project management

Budgeting

Risk management

Vendor management

MS Project

Primavera

Communication

Presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Telecommunications/Business

PMP certification desirable

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading entity in the telecommunications infrastructure sector, is actively seeking a seasoned Senior Telecommunications Project Manager to oversee significant projects in the Queenstown, Eastern Cape region. This role demands a strategic thinker with a proven ability to manage complex, high-value telecommunications deployments from initiation through to completion. You will be responsible for planning, executing, and finalizing projects according to strict deadlines and within budget. This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in telecommunications project management, strong leadership qualities, and exceptional stakeholder management skills. This is a key position with significant impact on our client's operational success.

Key Responsibilities

• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables that support business objectives in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and budget management.
• Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.
• Liaise with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis.
• Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals.
• Draft and submit budget proposals, and recommend subsequent budget changes where necessary.
• Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel.
• Identify and manage project risks, developing contingency plans.
• Manage vendor relationships and oversee contract negotiations.
• Ensure project quality and timely delivery of all project milestones.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, Business Administration, or a related field; PMP certification is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 8 years of project management experience, with a significant portion dedicated to telecommunications projects.
• Demonstrated experience managing large-scale infrastructure projects, including fiber rollout, tower construction, or network upgrades.
• Strong understanding of telecommunications technologies, standards, and regulatory environments.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera).
• Excellent leadership, team management, and conflict resolution skills.
• Exceptional organizational, communication, and presentation abilities.
• Proven ability to manage budgets and control project costs effectively.
• Experience working with diverse teams and stakeholders in the Eastern Cape region is a plus.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary package and performance incentives.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund.
• Project-specific travel allowances and expenses covered.
• Opportunities for professional development and advanced project management training.
• Company vehicle or travel support.
• A challenging yet rewarding work environment in Queenstown.