Telecom Project Manager

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

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Telecom Project Manager to lead and manage complex telecom projects in Upington. You will oversee initiatives from initiation to close, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to high quality standards, while coordinating resources and stakeholders.

The ideal candidate holds a PMP certification or equivalent, has at least five years in telecom project management, and demonstrates strong leadership and communication skills to drive successful

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent experience.
• PMP certification is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management within the telecommunications industry.
• Proven experience managing large-scale infrastructure and technology deployment projects.
• Strong understanding of telecom technologies and project lifecycles.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and finalize telecom projects according to strict deadlines and within budget.
• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
• Develop and manage project plans, including resource allocation, scheduling, and risk management.
• Oversee project teams, providing guidance, motivation, and performance management.
• Communicate project progress, issues, and risks to all stakeholders regularly.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

PMP certification

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Telecom Project Manager to lead and manage complex telecommunications projects, working a hybrid schedule in Upington . This role requires a dynamic individual capable of overseeing projects from initiation through to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. You will be responsible for planning, executing, and closing projects, managing resources, stakeholders, and risks effectively. The ideal candidate is a certified project management professional with a strong background in the telecom industry and excellent leadership abilities, instrumental in the successful deployment of critical communication infrastructure in the Upington region and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and finalize telecom projects according to strict deadlines and within budget.
• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
• Develop and manage project plans, including resource allocation, scheduling, and risk management.
• Oversee project teams, providing guidance, motivation, and performance management.
• Communicate project progress, issues, and risks to all stakeholders regularly.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent experience.
• PMP certification is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management within the telecommunications industry.
• Proven experience managing large-scale infrastructure and technology deployment projects.
• Strong understanding of telecom technologies and project lifecycles.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance-based incentives.
• Hybrid work model providing flexibility for team collaboration and remote work in Upington .
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and retirement savings plan.
• Opportunity to lead impactful projects in the growing telecom sector .