Project Manager, Telecoms

  • Full-time

Company Description

Procept 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 an experienced Program / Project Manager with a strong background in the telecom industry to lead and deliver complex, high-impact technology programs. The role requires hands-on experience across AI-driven initiatives, Ericsson platforms, and telecom charging systems. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing end-to-end program delivery while engaging at executive and senior leadership levels to align delivery outcomes with strategic business objectives, ensuring clarity, accountability, and value realization across all stakeholders.

Job Description

  • Lead the end-to-end delivery of telecom programs and projects, ensuring alignment with defined scope, timelines, budgets, and delivery objectives.
  • Drive executive-level stakeholder engagements, providing clear visibility on program progress, risks, dependencies, and outcomes, while ensuring alignment with organizational strategy.
  • Manage multiple workstreams and cross-functional teams across engineering, operations, vendors, and business units to ensure seamless execution.
  • Oversee the implementation, integration, and optimization of telecom charging systems and related platforms, including Ericsson solutions.
  • Lead AI-enabled and digital transformation initiatives within telecom environments, ensuring measurable business and operational impact.
  • Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate program risks, issues, and dependencies, ensuring delivery continuity and decision readiness at executive forums.
  • Translate strategic objectives into actionable delivery plans, milestones, and performance metrics.
  • Maintain robust program governance, including project plans, executive dashboards, status reports, and steering committee materials.
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and organizational delivery frameworks.
  • Foster strong relationships with senior executives, internal teams, and external partners to drive delivery excellence and stakeholder confidence.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field; a Master’s degree is an advantage.
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience managing complex telecom programs or projects.
  • Demonstrable experience working with Ericsson platforms and telecom charging systems.
  • Proven exposure to AI-driven initiatives, automation, or advanced analytics within telecom environments.
  • Strong understanding of telecom operations, network architecture, and business processes.
  • Professional certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile/Scrum certifications are desirable.
  • Excellent executive communication, stakeholder management, and presentation skills.
  • Executive presence and the ability to influence at senior leadership levels.
  • Strong strategic thinking and delivery orientation.
  • Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making capability.
  • High adaptability within complex, fast-paced technology environments.