Telecom Project Manager

New Generation Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A telecom project management firm in Johannesburg is looking for an experienced Project Manager to oversee project budget planning and execution. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Telecom or Electrical Engineering and at least 5 years of experience managing telecom projects. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential to manage customer relationships and expectations effectively.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing telecom projects effectively.
• Understanding of designing and operational telecom networks.
• Ability to manage human resources component including leave administration.

Responsibilities

• Plan budget and monitor project progress.
• Prepare project documentation and reports.
• Handle customer relationships and ensure satisfaction.

Skills

Confidence and assertiveness

Interpersonal skills

Good spoken and written English

Attention to detail

Supervisory skills

Negotiation skills

Report writing skills

Communication skills

Use of computer applications (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Telecom / Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Project Management Theory based on PRINCE2 or PMP

At least 5 years experience managing telecom projects

Job description

The core responsibility / output of the position is to plan budget, monitor and report on the project with project management tools, sometimes pitching the idea of the project or being assigned to it once it has already been approved. The Project Manager is the bridge between upper‑management stakeholders and the teams tasked with the actual execution of the project. The role is to ensure that the project plan is sound, to regularly report on its progress and to monitor it so that its execution stays within the approved budget and schedule.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of project documentation such as Project Plans, Project Progress Reports, Job Completion Certificates, Project Closure Reports and Project Delivery Feedback forms based on well‑defined processes
• Coordination of project activities
• Logistic handling including picking materials from customer premises and tracking proper use
• Preparing daily, weekly and monthly status reports
• Handling customer complaints based on Service Level Agreement (SLA) requirements
• Managing the relationship with customers
• Enforcing Environmental Health and Safety Requirements
• Preparation of process documentation such as procedures and records
• Any other duties that will be assigned from time to time
• Compile and control operational budget for business to support and ensure that operations can be maintained
• Monitor and manage budget and expenses with cost savings and efficiencies in mind
• Monitor costing calculations for all operations and new projects/actions to ensure maximum profit and minimum waste
• Implement structure to manage customer relationships and expectations from beginning to end of projects/orders
• Ensure that customer requirements are correctly interpreted into specifications, scope and deliverables
• Maintain professional, courteous relationship with customer
• Ensure that amicable and positive relationships are maintained on all projects with all customers
• Ensure that customer expectations are delivered on
• Address customer queries quickly, efficiently and effectively
• Design and implement people‑management structure that ensures effective and efficient control of all staff working in the PMO Department
• Ensure that effective needs and matching assessments are done i.t.o. job profiles, skills, training, development
• Manage human‑resource component including leave administration, etc.
• Manage staff performance

Requirements

• Critical Skills
  • Confidence and assertiveness
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Good spoken and written English
  • Good listening skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Understanding of core operations of business
  • Supervisory skills
  • Negotiation skills
  • Report writing skills
  • Communication skills
  • Use of computer applications such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Behavioral Qualities
  • Should be aware of Code of Conducts and Ethics
  • Quick and self‑motivated learner to cope with the dynamic telecoms industry
  • Self‑supervised worker, self‑motivated, creative
  • Team player with good communication skills
  • Highly organized, structured and calm personality capable of prioritising tasks/challenges that the network presents
  • Can‑do spirit driven by the customer‑centric approach towards tasks and work in general
  • Adaptable, used to working to tight time scales, motivated to manage own time, works well on his/her own and with a team
  • Attention to detail
• Minimum Entry Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Telecom / Electrical Engineering or equivalent
  • Project Management Theory based on PRINCE2 or PMP
  • At least 5 years experience managing telecom projects
  • Designing and operational understanding of telecom networks (Mechanical RF and Passive Infrastructure)
  • Deep understanding of manufacturing environment
  • Thorough understanding of NSB processes
  • Processes followed in corporate organisations
  • A valid driver’s licence

Key Skills: Anti Money Laundering, Civil Engineering, ABAP, IT Security, Export Import Documentation, Accident Investigation

Employment Type: Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1