Project Manager at Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd.
Confidential
Lagos, Nigeria
Permanent
Published 1 month ago · Expires 3 weeks from now
Job description
## Title: Project Manager – Telecommunications
About the Role
We are seeking a dynamic Project Manager to join our expanding team in Lagos. You'll be the driving force behind the execution of large-scale telecommunications projects that shape how Nigeria communicates. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and excel at bringing order to complexity, this is your opportunity.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end delivery of telecom projects (fibre, wireless, mobile, 5G, broadband, etc.) on time and within budget
- Coordinate cross-functional teams, including engineering, procurement, and field operations
- Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and risk mitigation strategies to ensure effective project management
- Manage vendor relationships and oversee contract compliance and SLAs
- Track project KPIs, prepare status reports, and provide executive-level updates
- Ensure strict adherence to health, safety, and regulatory standards
- Lead stakeholder communication and proactively resolve escalations
- Drive continuous improvement and identify opportunities for process optimization
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, Engineering, Project Management, or related field
- 5+ years of proven experience managing complex telecom projects in Nigeria or across West Africa
- Strong understanding of telecom infrastructure (fibre optic networks, cellular towers, core network deployment, etc.)
Required Skills
- Excellent leadership, organizational, and analytical skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects under pressure and deliver results
- Strong vendor and stakeholder management capabilities
- Familiarity with project management tools (MS Project, Asana, Jira, etc.)
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
- PMP, PRINCE2, or relevant project management certification