Project Manager, Telecoms at Procept Associates Professional Services Limited

Procept Associates Professional Services Limited (Procept Africa) is a franchise of Procept Associates Limited, Canada.  We specialize in consulting, training and software solutions, through a network of associates and partners, using best practice frameworks in Canada, Nigeria, South Africa, East Africa, Zambia and now Ghana.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Project Manager, Telecoms

Location: Lagos
Job type: Full-time

Job Profile / Description

• As 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.

Qualifications & 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.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online