Telecoms Project Manager

Placements24; Paarl; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Bonuses based on performance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Telecoms Project Manager to oversee key network infrastructure initiatives in the Paarl region. This hybrid role combines on-site leadership with remote coordination to deliver complex telecom projects on time and within budget.

You will define scope, create detailed plans, manage risks, and report to stakeholders while guiding cross-functional teams to high performance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Manager in technology or infrastructure.
• Telecommunications sector experience is essential.
• Familiar with Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• Strong leadership and communication skills; able to manage multiple projects in a hybrid work environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and closure of telecom projects.
• Define scope, goals, and success criteria with senior management.
• Develop detailed project plans with timelines and budgets.
• Manage risks, issues and changes with mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate and lead project teams to foster collaboration.
• Provide regular status reports highlighting progress and decisions.

Skills

Project management

Telecommunications

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Hybrid work

Education

PMP or PRINCE2 certification

Tools

Agile

Waterfall

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and organized Telecoms Project Manager to oversee key initiatives within their expanding network infrastructure. This hybrid role, based in the Paarl region, requires a blend of on-site engagement and remote coordination. You will be responsible for planning, executing, and closing complex telecom projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. The ideal candidate is a leader with exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and risk mitigation skills, capable of navigating the dynamic challenges of the telecommunications industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of telecom projects from initiation to closure.
• Define project scope, goals, deliverables, and success criteria in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
• Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and budget management.
• Manage project risks, issues, and changes effectively, implementing mitigation strategies as needed.
• Coordinate and lead project teams, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
• Provide regular project status reports to stakeholders, highlighting progress, risks, and key decisions.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Project Manager, with a strong track record in managing technology or infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated experience in the telecommunications sector is essential.
• Solid understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and thrive in a hybrid work environment.
• PMP or PRINCE2 certification is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility between remote and office-based work.
• Opportunities for professional growth and certifications in project management.
• Engaging work environment focused on successful delivery of critical telecom infrastructure projects.