Remote Fiber Optics Project Leader

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary and annual/3

Full remote work flexibility

Comprehensive medical, dental, and视ion

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Telecommunications Project Manager to lead end-to-end fiber optic rollout projects from a remote home office within South Africa. You will plan, execute, and deliver complex deployments on time, within budget, and to high quality standards, collaborating with engineers, vendors, and stakeholders.

The role demands 7+ years in telecom project management, deep fiber knowledge, PMP/PRINCE2, and strong leadership in a remote setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business Administration or related field.
• 7+ years progressive project management experience in telecommunications, especially fiber optics.
• Proven track record delivering large-scale infrastructure from initiation to completion.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of fiber optic rollout projects, from scope to closure.
• Develop detailed plans, timelines and budgets with identified critical path activities.
• Lead cross-functional project teams of engineers, technicians, contractors and suppliers.
• Ensure schedules, quality standards and safety regulations are met.
• Identify, assess and mitigate project risks and issues proactively.
• Manage project budgets and track expenses to meet financial targets.
• Report project status and decisions to senior management and stakeholders.
• Oversee vendor selection and contract management for performance.
• Facilitate effective communication among all project participants.
• Capture post-project insights and lessons learned for future initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Remote work

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/PM/Business Administration

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Telecommunications Project Manager to lead end-to-end fiber optic rollout projects from a remote home office within South Africa. You will plan, execute, and deliver complex deployments on time, within budget, and to high quality standards, collaborating with engineers, vendors, and stakeholders.

The role demands 7+ years in telecom project management, deep fiber knowledge, PMP/PRINCE2, and strong leadership in a remote setting.