Senior Telecoms Program Lead - Hybrid & Global Projects

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

Benefits offered by this job

Executive-level benefits

Flexible hybrid work

International travel opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Benoni is seeking a Senior Telecoms Project Manager to lead end-to-end telecom deployments from the Gauteng region, ensuring delivery on time and within budget while upholding the highest quality standards.

You will drive stakeholder engagement, risk mitigation, and team coordination across complex programs, with a proven track record in large-scale telecom projects and strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in project management with 5+ years in telecoms.
• Proven track record delivering complex telecoms projects on time and within budget.
• Knowledge of Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management.
• PMP or equivalent certification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and finalize telecoms projects according to strict deadlines and within budget.
• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, resource allocation, and manage project teams.
• Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.
• Identify and manage project risks and issues, developing mitigation strategies.
• Manage vendor relationships and ensure contract compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Project management

Agile

Waterfall

Risk management

Vendor management

Communication

Telecoms domain knowledge

PM software

PMP Certification

Job description

Placements24 in Benoni is seeking a Senior Telecoms Project Manager to lead end-to-end telecom deployments from the Gauteng region, ensuring delivery on time and within budget while upholding the highest quality standards.

You will drive stakeholder engagement, risk mitigation, and team coordination across complex programs, with a proven track record in large-scale telecom projects and strong leadership and communication skills.