Telecommunications Project Manager

Placements24; East London; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary with performance bonuses

Health, dental, vision benefits

Home office setup allowance

Flexible remote work schedule

PMP certification support

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Telecommunications Project Manager to lead initiatives remotely for projects in the East London area and beyond. You will plan, execute, and deliver telecom projects on time, within budget, and to high quality standards, managing scope, resources, risks and stakeholder communications.

You will coordinate remote teams, develop detailed plans, and report progress to clients, ensuring deliverables meet expectations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience in telecommunications.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Experience coordinating remote teams and using PM software.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of telecommunications projects from initiation to closure.
• Develop detailed project plans including scope, timelines, resources and budget.
• Identify, assess and mitigate project risks and issues proactively.
• Coordinate and lead project teams ensuring collaboration and task completion.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders with regular status updates.
• Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards and client expectations.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Agile

Waterfall

MS Project

Asana

Remote team management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business Administration

Tools

MS Project

Asana

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced and organized Telecommunications Project Manager to lead key initiatives remotely, serving projects in the East London area and beyond. This role is responsible for the planning, execution, and delivery of telecommunications projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. You will manage project scope, resources, risks, and stakeholder communications, driving successful outcomes. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated project manager to leverage their skills in a flexible remote work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of telecommunications projects, from initiation to closure.
• Develop detailed project plans, including scope, timelines, resource allocation, and budget.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues proactively.
• Coordinate and lead project teams, ensuring effective collaboration and task completion.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders, providing regular status updates.
• Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards and client expectations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proven experience (5+ years) in project management within the telecommunications industry.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
• Excellent organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Asana).
• Ability to manage remote teams and deliver complex projects successfully from a distance.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary with performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits package.
• Allowance for home office setup and technology expenses.
• Flexible remote working schedule offering excellent work-life balance.
• Opportunities for professional growth and PMP certification support.