Telecoms Network Deployment Manager

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement planning

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Placements24 in East London, Eastern Cape, seeks an experienced Network Deployment Manager to oversee fiber and wireless network builds across the region, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery while meeting technical specs.

You will lead cross-functional teams, manage vendors and safety standards, and report progress to senior management; hybrid work arrangement offered with opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of telecommunications network deployment experience.
• Experience managing fiber optics and wireless networks.
• Knowledge of Agile and Waterfall methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of network deployment projects from planning to closure.
• Develop detailed plans, schedules and budgets; monitor progress.
• Lead site acquisition, civil works, equipment installation and commissioning.
• Manage vendor, contractor, and supplier relationships to ensure on-time deliverables.
• Ensure deployments meet design specs, quality standards and safety regulations.
• Identify project risks and implement mitigations.
• Oversee testing, acceptance and KPI reporting to senior management.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations and sales for successful rollouts.
• Pursue process improvements in deployment methodologies.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Jira

Microsoft Project

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading telecommunications infrastructure provider, is seeking an experienced Network Deployment Manager to oversee and manage the execution of network build projects across various regions, with a primary focus on the **East London, Eastern Cape** area. This role is crucial for ensuring the timely, cost-effective, and high-quality deployment of new network infrastructure, including fiber optics and wireless solutions. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage vendors, and ensure all projects meet technical specifications and business objectives. This is a significant opportunity to drive critical **telecoms** infrastructure development in **East London** and the surrounding **Eastern Cape**.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of network deployment projects, from planning and initiation through execution and closure.
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets, and track progress against them.
• Lead and coordinate site acquisition, civil works, equipment installation, and commissioning teams.
• Manage relationships with vendors, contractors, and suppliers to ensure deliverables are met on time and within budget.
• Ensure all deployments adhere to network design specifications, quality standards, and safety regulations.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Oversee testing and acceptance of newly deployed network elements and services.
• Report project status, progress, and key performance indicators to senior management.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and sales teams to ensure successful network rollouts.
• Continuously seek opportunities for process improvement in deployment methodologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in telecommunications network deployment projects.
• Proven experience managing large-scale infrastructure projects, including fiber optics and wireless networks.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) and tools.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience managing budgets and controlling project costs effectively.
• Familiarity with **South African** telecommunications regulations and practices.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Experience managing vendor and contractor relationships.
• Previous project involvement in the **East London, Eastern Cape** region is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package including medical aid and retirement planning, and excellent opportunities for career growth and professional development within a leading **telecoms** organization.
• This role offers a **Hybrid** work arrangement, providing flexibility for project oversight and team collaboration in **East London**.