Telecommunications Project Manager

Placements24; Stellenbosch Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & bonuses

Medical & retirement benefits

Professional development opportunities

Hybrid work flexibility

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Telecommunications Project Manager to oversee critical telecom infrastructure and service deployment projects in Paarl. You will lead planning, execution, and closing activities, ensuring on-time delivery, budget adherence, and high quality.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience in telecom project management, with strong leadership, stakeholder management, and risk mitigation skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration or related field.
• PMP or PRINCE2 certification is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience managing complex telecom projects.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and finalize telecom projects on time and within budget.
• Define scope, goals, and deliverables with senior management and stakeholders.
• Develop and manage detailed project plans including resources, scheduling, and risk assessments.
• Lead cross-functional project teams and foster collaboration.
• Manage stakeholder communications with status updates and reports.
• Oversee QA to ensure deliverables meet standards and client requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Risk management

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a seasoned Telecommunications Project Manager to oversee the successful execution of key projects in Paarl . This role is pivotal in managing the planning, execution, and closing of telecommunications infrastructure and service deployment projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. You will coordinate diverse project teams, manage stakeholder expectations, and mitigate risks to ensure project success. This is an ideal opportunity for experienced project managers to leverage their expertise within the dynamic and challenging telecoms industry , contributing to critical infrastructure development in the Western Cape .

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 detailed project plans, including resource allocation, scheduling, and risk assessment.
• Lead and motivate cross-functional project teams, fostering a collaborative and productive environment.
• Manage stakeholder communications, providing regular project status updates and reports.
• Oversee quality assurance and ensure all project deliverables meet specified standards and client requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field; PMP or PRINCE2 certification is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience managing complex projects within the telecommunications sector .
• Proven ability to manage project budgets, timelines, and resources effectively.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies and tools.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with risk management and change control processes.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-related bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and project leadership.
• Exposure to large-scale and impactful telecom infrastructure projects.
• A challenging yet rewarding role within a well-established company in Paarl , offering hybrid work flexibility.