Senior Telecoms Project Manager

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

About the Role

Our client is seeking an accomplished and strategic Senior Telecoms Project Manager to lead critical initiatives from their Benoni office. This role demands exceptional leadership to oversee the end-to-end delivery of complex telecommunications projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards across Gauteng . You will be responsible for stakeholder management, risk mitigation, and team coordination, driving successful outcomes for major infrastructure deployments and service rollouts. The ideal candidate has a proven history of managing large-scale telecom projects and possesses strong organizational and communication skills.

Key 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.

Requirements

• Minimum 7 years of experience in project management , with at least 5 years focused on the telecoms industry .
• Proven track record of successfully managing complex, multi-faceted projects.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• PMP or equivalent project management certification is highly desirable.
• Experience with project management software and tools.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and executive-level benefits package.
• Significant bonus potential based on project success.
• Opportunities for international travel and professional development.
• Flexible hybrid work arrangements supporting work-life integration.
• Lead impactful telecoms projects in the dynamic Gauteng region.