Telecom Infrastructure Project Manager

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Telecom Infrastructure Project Manager to lead large-scale network projects in Mahikeng, North West. This hybrid role combines strategic planning with hands-on execution, coordinating engineers, technicians, and contractors to deliver on time and within budget.

You will manage scope, timelines, budgets, risks, and stakeholder communications, ensuring compliance with standards and smooth handovers to operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of project management experience in telecom infrastructure.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Project or Primavera P6, agile/waterfall methods.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all phases of telecom infrastructure projects, including planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.
• Develop detailed project plans, defining scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, and budgets.
• Identify and manage project risks, developing mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate and manage cross-functional project teams, including engineers, technicians, and contractors.
• Oversee procurement processes and manage vendor relationships.
• Ensure projects comply with industry standards, regulations, and quality requirements.
• Communicate project progress, issues, and risks effectively to stakeholders and senior management.
• Manage project budgets and track expenditures, ensuring financial objectives are met.
• Conduct regular project review meetings and provide status reports.
• Ensure successful handover of completed projects to operational teams.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Risk management

Stakeholder communication

Leadership

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/related field

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent telecommunications company, is seeking an experienced Telecom Infrastructure Project Manager to oversee the successful delivery of large-scale network infrastructure projects. This hybrid role, based in Mahikeng, North West , requires a strategic thinker with a proven ability to manage complex projects from initiation to completion. You will be responsible for project planning, resource allocation, budget management, risk mitigation, and stakeholder communication, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget. The ideal candidate has a strong background in telecommunications infrastructure development and exceptional leadership qualities. This is a critical role that drives the expansion and modernization of our network capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all phases of telecom infrastructure projects, including planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.
• Develop detailed project plans, defining scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, and budgets.
• Identify and manage project risks, developing mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate and manage cross-functional project teams, including engineers, technicians, and contractors.
• Oversee procurement processes and manage vendor relationships.
• Ensure projects comply with industry standards, regulations, and quality requirements.
• Communicate project progress, issues, and risks effectively to stakeholders and senior management.
• Manage project budgets and track expenditures, ensuring financial objectives are met.
• Conduct regular project review meetings and provide status reports.
• Ensure successful handover of completed projects to operational teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management, specifically within the telecommunications infrastructure sector.
• Proven track record of successfully managing complex, multi-faceted projects.
• Strong understanding of telecom network technologies (e.g., fiber optics, cellular networks, fixed-line infrastructure).
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera P6) and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong budgeting, negotiation, and vendor management capabilities.
• Ability to manage risks and resolve conflicts effectively.
• PMP or Prince2 certification is highly desirable.
• Experience working in a hybrid environment, coordinating with on-site and remote teams.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary of ZAR.
• Hybrid work arrangement offering flexibility.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and project management certifications.
• Involvement in significant infrastructure development projects in the North West region.
• A challenging and rewarding work environment.