Telecoms Project Lead (Hybrid) Queenstown

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 98,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Medical aid

Provident fund

Professional development

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Telecoms Project Manager to lead critical network infrastructure projects from inception to completion in a hybrid Queenstown setting.

You will oversee planning, execution, budgets, vendor management, and cross-functional teams to deliver on time and within scope, while maintaining high quality standards across the Eastern Cape region and beyond.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of project management experience in telecoms infrastructure.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently from initiation to completion.
• Strong knowledge of telecom technologies, deployment processes, and project lifecycles.
• Proficiency with MS Project, Asana, or Jira.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• PMP or similar certification is highly desirable.
• Willingness to work in a hybrid model with on-site presence in Queenstown, Eastern Cape.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all phases of telecommunications projects, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, control, and closure.
• Develop detailed project plans, defining scope, goals, deliverables, timelines, and resource requirements.
• Manage project budgets, track expenses, and ensure cost-effectiveness.
• Coordinate and lead project teams, including internal staff, contractors, and vendors.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and issues, implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards, safety regulations, and project scope.
• Communicate project status, progress, and key decisions to stakeholders, including senior management.
• Manage vendor relationships and contract negotiations.
• Oversee the procurement of materials and equipment for projects.
• Conduct post-project evaluations and document lessons learned.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Financial acumen

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Asana

Jira

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Telecoms Project Manager to lead critical network infrastructure projects from inception to completion in a hybrid Queenstown setting.

You will oversee planning, execution, budgets, vendor management, and cross-functional teams to deliver on time and within scope, while maintaining high quality standards across the Eastern Cape region and beyond.