Project Director (PD) | ZTE | Pakistan

ZTE; Pakistan; On-site; PKR 15,000,000 - 25,000,000; Full time

Job summary

ZTE is seeking a Project Director to lead strategic telecom initiatives in Pakistan. This executive role oversees complex portfolios from inception to delivery, guiding cross-functional teams and ensuring profitability and compliance across projects.

You will manage P&L, drive business development, and build strong relationships with key operators and enterprise clients, while mentoring senior PMs in a fast-paced, global environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree required in Telecommunications/ Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 12–15+ years in project management with 5+ years in senior executive leadership.
• Proven success leading multi-million-dollar telecom infrastructure projects.
• Strong English communication and cross-cultural leadership ability.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic project initiatives and large telecom deployments in Pakistan.
• Oversee end-to-end project lifecycle, budgeting, and P&L responsibilities.
• Cultivate executive relationships with enterprise clients and Tier-1 operators.
• Mentor senior project managers and ensure robust governance and risk management.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications/Electrical Eng or Business Admin

Tools

PMBOK

PRINCE2

Agile

Job description

Position Summary:

ZTE is actively seeking a visionary, strategic, and accomplished Project Director (PD) to join our telecommunications technology leadership team in Pakistan on a full-time permanent basis. In this critical executive leadership role, you will be responsible for leading strategic initiatives, driving organizational growth, and overseeing multi-million-dollar telecommunications and infrastructure projects from inception to successful completion. You will leverage your deep practical expertise in executive project management, telecom network rollouts, stakeholder engagement, and commercial negotiations to ensure uncompromised business performance and profitability. This opportunity offers competitive compensation, global exposure, and career growth within an innovative international enterprise, with a formal application deadline of October 9, 2026.

Detailed Job Description:

As a Project Director supporting telecommunications operations in Pakistan via ZTE, you will take full strategic and operational ownership of complex telecommunications project portfolios, service delivery, and regional program execution. Your day-to-day responsibilities include leading strategic corporate initiatives, steering multi-disciplinary engineering and project management teams, managing P&L statements, and cultivating executive-level relationships with tier-1 telecom operators and enterprise clients. You will collaborate closely with regional directors, global supply chain centers, and technical architecture teams to mitigate operational risks, resolve critical escalation bottlenecks, and ensure flawless project governance. Furthermore, you will drive business development efforts, mentor project management talent, and ensure adherence to rigorous corporate compliance and quality standards across Pakistan.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and direct strategic project initiatives, major telecom deployments, and business expansion programs across Pakistan.
• Drive organizational growth, revenue optimization, and operational efficiency across telecommunications project portfolios.
• Oversee end-to-end project lifecycle management, budgeting, financial forecasting, and P&L accountability.
• Cultivate and maintain high-level executive relationships with strategic enterprise clients and telecom operators.
• Mentor, lead, and develop multidisciplinary project management teams, Vice Project Directors, and senior project managers.
• Establish robust project governance frameworks, milestone tracking mechanisms, and risk management strategies.
• Collaborate with global engineering and supply chain units to align resource allocation and delivery schedules.
• Deliver executive status reports, board-level presentations, and strategic performance reviews.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 12 to 15+ years of professional project management experience, with at least 5+ years in senior executive leadership roles.
• Proven track record of successfully leading multi-million-dollar telecommunications infrastructure and network rollout projects.
• Expert-level practical mastery of project management methodologies (PMBOK, PRINCE2, Agile) and P&L financial management.
• Exceptional strategic planning, executive negotiation, conflict resolution, and leadership capabilities.
• Strong technical understanding of wireless networks, 5G infrastructure, core networks, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills in English, with cross-cultural leadership competence.
• Mandatory legal eligibility to work in Pakistan with availability for executive travel.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Advanced postgraduate degrees such as an MBA or Master’s in Telecommunications Management.
• Professional certifications including PMP, PgMP (Program Management Professional), or PRINCE2 Practitioner.
• Prior professional experience managing large-scale turnkey projects with major multinational equipment vendors.
• Multilingual communication proficiency in Mandarin Chinese or regional languages.
• Published industry thought leadership or speaker credentials in telecom project management.

Application Information:

• Recruiter: ZTE Global Recruitment Team
• Contact Name: Muhammad Zahid
• Email: [e-mail]
• Phone:
• Application URL: www.zte.com.cn
• Salary/Rate: Competitive Compensation Package + Global Benefits
• Deadline: October 9, 2026
• Notice Period: Immediate to 30 Days
• Contract Duration: Permanent / Full-Time On-Site (Pakistan)

Recruitment Pro Tip:

• When applying for this position at ZTE, ensure your CV explicitly highlights your leadership impact, strategic delivery record, and relevant telecommunications project management experience.