Telecommunications Project Manager

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote work

Health, dental, vision insurance

Generous leave

Growth opportunities

Collaborative remote culture

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a highly organized Telecommunications Project Manager to lead critical service delivery projects in a fully remote role. You will oversee timelines, budgets, and resources, ensuring successful telecom solutions for clients across projects.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of project management in telecom, proven remote leadership, and strong communication with vendors, teams, and stakeholders to drive on-time, on-budget delivery and quality results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, Engineering, Business Administration or related field.
• 5+ years of project management experience in telecommunications.
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects remotely.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project lifecycles for telecom infrastructure and service deployment.
• Develop detailed project plans: scope, timelines, resources, budget.
• Coordinate with internal teams, vendors, and clients to ensure success.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and dependencies.
• Track progress and communicate updates to stakeholders.
• Ensure delivery on time, within budget, and to quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Remote team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, Engineering, Business Admin

Tools

MS Project

Asana

Jira

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly organized and experienced Telecommunications Project Manager to lead critical projects within their expanding service delivery division. This is a fully remote position that requires a strategic thinker adept at managing complex projects from initiation to completion. You will be responsible for overseeing project timelines, budgets, and resources, ensuring successful delivery of telecommunications solutions to clients. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a proven track record in managing diverse project teams in a virtual environment. Join a collaborative team that values clear communication, efficient execution, and innovative approaches to project management in the telecom industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end project lifecycles for telecommunications infrastructure and service deployment projects.
• Develop detailed project plans, including scope, timelines, resource allocation, and budget management.
• Coordinate and collaborate with internal teams, vendors, and clients to ensure project success.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and dependencies proactively.
• Track project progress, prepare regular status reports, and communicate updates to stakeholders.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management within the telecommunications sector.
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously in a remote setting.
• Strong understanding of telecommunications technologies and service delivery processes.
• Proficiency with project management software (e.g., MS Project, Asana, Jira).
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible hours.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous annual leave and paid public holidays.
• Opportunities for professional growth and certifications.
• Supportive and collaborative remote work culture.