Telecom Project Manager (2 Positions) | Nimbus | Davao City, Philippines

Nimbus; Davao City; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Nimbus is seeking an experienced Telecom Project Manager for Davao City, Philippines, on a project-based contract. You will lead multi-site wireless deployments, coordinate TI, EM, small cell, microwave, and IBS efforts, and ensure on-time delivery with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications include a 10–12+ year telecom background, PM experience with Ericsson/Huawei/ZTE equipment, and strong budgeting and stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Project Management, or a related technical discipline.
• 10–12+ years of progressive professional experience in telecommunications.
• Hands-on PM experience in TI, microwave, RF, IBS rollouts.
• Experience managing major telecom projects with Ericsson, Huawei and/or ZTE.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end telecommunications infrastructure projects focusing on TI wireless, EM, small cell, microwave, and IBS deployments.
• Oversee site installation, integration, commissioning, and formal customer acceptance procedures.
• Manage multi-vendor telecom deployments using Ericsson, Huawei, and ZTE equipment.
• Drive project planning, budgeting, resource management, financial tracking, and billing operations.
• Coordinate daily project schedules, procurement, and logistics with client stakeholders and internal management.
• Mentor multiple field engineering teams ensuring safety, quality, and adherence to timelines.
• Prepare project status reports, financial summaries, and executive stakeholder presentations.

Skills

Project management

TI wireless deployments

Cross-functional leadership

Multivendor coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications/Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

Jira

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Position Summary

Nimbus is actively seeking 2 experienced Telecom Project Managers with strong technical and project delivery experience in TI wireless, EM, small cell, microwave, and IBS deployments to join our team in Davao City, Philippines on a project-based (extendable) contract. In this critical leadership role, you will be responsible for directing complex telecommunications infrastructure projects, managing cross-functional field teams, and overseeing end-to-end site deployment lifecycles. You will leverage your strong background in Ericsson, Huawei, and ZTE installations, site acquisition, budgeting, and customer coordination to ensure uncompromised project execution. This opportunity offers competitive salary based on qualifications, international project visibility, and exceptional career growth prospects within a leading global telecommunications infrastructure and project management enterprise.

Detailed Job Description

As a Telecom Project Manager supporting multi-site wireless infrastructure rollouts in Davao City via Nimbus, you will take full operational, tactical, and technical ownership of project delivery, site engineering, and stakeholder coordination. Your day-to-day responsibilities include managing technical installation (TI) wireless, electrical/mechanical (EM), small cell, microwave, and In-Building Solutions (IBS) projects across regional sites. You will oversee site installation, integration, commissioning, and final customer acceptance, manage project planning, budgeting, resource allocation, billing, and customer relations, and direct multiple field engineering teams independently. Furthermore, you will coordinate seamlessly with local and international candidates, manage immediate deployment expectations via Viber [phone]), and ensure strict compliance with project timelines and telecommunication industry quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end telecommunications infrastructure projects focusing on TI wireless, EM, small cell, microwave, and IBS deployments.
• Oversee site installation, integration, commissioning, and formal customer acceptance procedures.
• Manage multi-vendor telecom deployments utilizing equipment and standards from Ericsson, Huawei, and ZTE.
• Drive rigorous project planning, budgeting, resource management, financial tracking, and billing operations.
• Coordinate daily project schedules, procurement, and logistics with client stakeholders and internal management.
• Manage and mentor multiple field engineering teams, ensuring adherence to safety guidelines and quality benchmarks.
• Resolve site bottlenecks, engineering discrepancies, and logistical hurdles to maintain aggressive project timelines.
• Prepare comprehensive project status reports, financial summaries, and executive stakeholder presentations.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Project Management, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 10 to 12+ years of progressive professional experience in the telecommunications industry.
• Proven hands-on project management experience in TI (Technical Installation), microwave, RF, and IBS rollouts.
• Practical working experience managing major telecom projects utilizing Ericsson, Huawei, and/or ZTE equipment.
• Strong technical knowledge of site installation, integration, commissioning, and client acceptance workflows.
• Proven expertise in project planning, financial budgeting, resource management, client billing, and stakeholder coordination.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple field teams and deliver complex projects independently.
• Open to local and international candidates (candidates based in the Philippines or available for immediate deployment preferred).
• Mandatory legal eligibility to work with availability for project-based operations in Davao City, Philippines.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Project Management Professional (PMP) or PRINCE2 certifications.
• Advanced experience in 5G network rollout management and fiber-optic backhaul integration.
• Familiarity with automated project management tools (Jira, MS Project, Primavera).
• Prior professional experience managing large-scale telecom modernization projects across Southeast Asia.

Application Information

• Recruiter: Nimbus Recruitment Division
• Contact Name: Akshay Sharma (Head of Operations & Business Development)
• Email: [e-mail]
• Phone: [phone] (Viber)
• Application URL: https://www.nimbus.ph
• Salary/Rate: Competitive Salary Based On Qualifications / Project-Based Package
• Deadline: Open until filled (Urgent Davao City / International Opening)
• Notice Period: Immediate Deployment Preferred
• Contract Duration: Project-Based / Extendable Contract (Davao City, Philippines – Open to Local & International Candidates)

Recruitment Pro Tip

When applying for this Telecom Project Manager position at Nimbus, ensure your resume explicitly highlights your multi-vendor experience (Ericsson/Huawei/ZTE), your proficiency in TI wireless, microwave, and IBS deployments, and your availability for immediate deployment.