Project Manager, Telecoms at Procept Associates Professional Services Limited (Procept Africa)

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 Description

• Lead end-to-end delivery of telecom projects and programs, ensuring scope, schedule, and budget adherence.
• Manage multiple workstreams, coordinating cross-functional teams across engineering, operations, and business stakeholders.
• Drive the implementation and integration of FTTH, telecom charging systems and related platforms, including Ericsson solutions.
• Identify and mitigate risks, proactively resolving issues to prevent project delays.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project objectives, deliverables, and success metrics.
• Oversee AI-enabled initiatives within telecom projects, ensuring alignment with business goals and industry standards.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including project plans, status reports, and dashboards.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and guidance to project teams, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Ensure compliance with industry best practices, regulatory requirements, and  organizational standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. 
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience managing large-scale telecom projects or programs. (Telecoms experience is mandatory).
• Demonstrated experience with Ericsson platforms and telecom charging systems.
• Proven knowledge of AI applications in telecom, digital transformation initiatives, or network automation.
• Strong understanding of telecom operations, networks, and business processes.
• Excellent project management skills, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, and reporting.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, Prince2, or Agile Scrum Master is mandatory
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, complex environments and manage multiple priorities.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.