Job title: Project Manager, Telecoms
Company: Procept Associates Professional Services
Job description: Company DescriptionProcept Associates Professional Services Limited (Procept Africa) is a franchisee of Procept Associates Ltd, Canada. We specialize in consulting, training, and solutions, through a network of associates and partners, using best practice frameworks in Canada, Nigeria, South Africa, Zambia, Ghana, Rwanda, Kenya and now Uganda.We are seeking a highly skilled and results-driven IT Infrastructure Project Manager to oversee and deliver IT infrastructure projects for our clients. As an IT Infrastructure Project Manager, you will be responsible for planning, executing, and closing projects while ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and within budget. Your role will involve collaborating with multi-functional teams, stakeholders, and vendors to achieve project objectives and drive continuous improvement in project management practices.Job DescriptionJob Profile / DescriptionAs an IT Infrastructure Project Manager with a strong background in network engineering, you will be responsible for planning, executing, and overseeing complex infrastructure projects within the telecommunications domain. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.Key Responsibilities * Lead Full Project Lifecycle
- Manage all phases of telecommunications infrastructure projects—initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure—ensuring successful delivery aligned with business goals, timelines, and budgets.
- Project Governance
- Establish and manage project governance structures, engaging steering committees and executive sponsors to provide direction, oversight, and decision-making support.
- Scope Definition and Change Management
- Define detailed project scope and deliverables with stakeholders and technical teams. Implement a structured change control process to manage scope adjustments effectively.
- Stakeholder Engagement and Management
- Identify and engage relevant stakeholders, maintaining consistent communication to align expectations, report progress, and manage dependencies.
- Team Leadership and Coordination
- Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams including network engineers, vendors, and other technical resources. Foster a collaborative environment focused on achieving project milestones.
- Resource Planning and Management
- Allocate, monitor, and optimize resources effectively to meet project requirements, proactively addressing resource constraints or gaps.
- Budget Management and Financial Reporting
- Develop, monitor, and manage project budgets. Track expenditures, identify cost variances, and provide regular financial updates to senior management.
- Quality Assurance and Control
- Implement and enforce quality standards for all project deliverables, conducting systematic reviews and compliance checks to ensure high performance and reliability.
- Vendor and Third-Party Management
- Manage relationships with external vendors and service providers, ensuring contractual obligations are met and deliverables align with project requirements and timelines.
- Risk Management
- Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks proactively. Develop risk response plans to minimize impact and maintain project continuity.
- Project Documentation and Reporting
- Maintain comprehensive documentation, including project plans, progress reports, issue logs, and post-implementation evaluations to support transparency and continuous improvement.
QualificationsQualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Project Manager, successfully leading complex IT infrastructure projects within the telecommunications industry.
- Proven track record in the implementation, upgrade, and management of telecom infrastructure, with a strong understanding of their technical and operational impacts.
- Strong project management skills, including the ability to create and manage project plans, allocate resources effectively, and deliver results within established timelines and budgets.
- Solid technical knowledge of network engineering principles, including LAN/WAN, routing, switching, and telecom systems.
- Deep knowledge of telecom operations and technologies, including fiber optics, VoIP, network security, and core network components.
- In-depth understanding of industry standards, regulatory requirements, and telecom-specific compliance frameworks.
- Strong competency in project management tools including Microsoft Project, Jira, and other Agile project delivery platforms.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills to facilitate collaboration among multi-functional teams and external partners.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to identify risks, analyze technical issues, and make informed decisions.
- Project management certification is highly desirable especially in agile practices.
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Location: Lagos, Lagos State
Job date: Wed, 21 May 2025 22:18:33 GMT