Senior Telecom Project Leader (Hybrid, Midrand)

Placements24; Midrand; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonuses

Hybrid work model

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Midrand, Gauteng, seeks a Senior Telecommunications Project Manager to lead network deployment, upgrades and integrations in a hybrid work setting. You will plan, execute, and oversee complex projects, ensuring on-time delivery, budget control and quality compliance.

The role requires deep telecom tech knowledge, strong leadership and excellent stakeholder communication to drive project success across multiple teams and vendors.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of project management experience in telecom infrastructure.
• Proven track record managing large-scale, complex telecom projects.
• PMP or Prince2 certification desirable.
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of telecom projects from scope to closure.
• Develop detailed plans, timelines, budgets, and resource allocations.
• Lead and motivate project teams to foster collaboration.
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks with mitigations.
• Communicate project status to stakeholders at all levels.
• Ensure adherence to PM best practices and company policies.
• Manage vendor relationships and contract deliverables.
• Conduct post-project reviews to capture lessons learned.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Job description

Placements24 in Midrand, Gauteng, seeks a Senior Telecommunications Project Manager to lead network deployment, upgrades and integrations in a hybrid work setting. You will plan, execute, and oversee complex projects, ensuring on-time delivery, budget control and quality compliance.

The role requires deep telecom tech knowledge, strong leadership and excellent stakeholder communication to drive project success across multiple teams and vendors.