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Require a Technical Project Manager in Lusaka, Zambia

TestHiring Lusaka, Lusaka Province, Zambia

IT Services and IT Consulting · 11-50 employees

19 h ago
project-manager Senior (5-10 yrs) Full-time Zambia
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About the role

Direct end-to-end project lifecycles for major telecommunications deployments while ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Oversee large-scale infrastructure rollouts, manage capital budgets, and facilitate collaboration across departments and external partners.

What they look for

Project Management FTTX FTTH GPON XGS-PON ODN Outside-plant Infrastructure Fiber Route Planning Network Design Capital Budgeting Stakeholder Management Leadership Strategic Planning Microsoft Project Core Networking IP/MPLS

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and a minimum of 5 years of experience in project management within the telecommunications or technology sector. Candidates must possess strong technical knowledge of FTTX/FTTH network design and proficiency in industry-standard project management tools.

Full description

  • Direct end-to-end project lifecycles for major telecommunications deployments, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and timelines.
  • Spearhead the design and optimization of FTTX/FTTH networks, focusing on GPON, XGS-PON, ODN, and passive outside-plant components.
  • Develop comprehensive technical documentation, including fiber route strategies, splice configurations, network schematics, and Bill of Materials (BOM).
  • Oversee large-scale infrastructure rollouts, managing significant capital budgets and resource allocation efficiently.
  • Facilitate collaboration across multiple departments and external partners to ensure successful project outcomes.
  • Apply strategic decision-making and leadership skills to navigate complex challenges and drive innovation.
  • Utilize industry-standard project management software to track progress, manage risks, and report on key performance indicators.

Requirements

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  • Bachelor’s degree in IT, Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Science, Project Management or a related field.
  • Master's Degree will be an Added Advantage
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in project management, preferably within a telecom operator, ISP, technology company or large enterprise.
  • Proven experience managing telecommunications or technology projects involving multiple stakeholders.
  • Strong experience in FTTX/FTTH network design, including GPON/XGS-PON, ODN and passive outside-plant infrastructure.
  • Experience developing fibre route plans, splice plans, network designs and BOMs.
  • Strong technical knowledge of GPON, XGS-PON, IP/MPLS, DWDM, SD-WAN, core networking, OSP and ISP infrastructure.
  • Experience managing large-scale network infrastructure projects and significant CapEx budgets.
  • Excellent leadership, strategic thinking, decision-making and stakeholder management skills.
  • Proficiency in project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint or equivalent project collaboration tools.
  • Fluent in English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Knowledge of French or local market languages is an advantage.
  • PRINCE2, PMP, Agile, ITIL or telecom-specific certifications are strong advantages.

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