Project Manager - Telecom & ICT Delivery

About the role

A multinational company's Delivery Management Department in Cameroon is looking for an experienced, results-driven Project Manager to run end-to-end telecommunications and ICT infrastructure projects. The role covers network deployment, infrastructure integration and large-scale ICT projects, with coordination of technical teams, subcontractors and technology partners, and close work with customers and stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and deliver projects: WBS, schedules, milestones, resource plans, risk registers, and progress tracking against timelines, budgets and quality standards.
• Manage telecom network deployment, expansion, modernization and implementation, including installation, integration, commissioning, testing and handover.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, subcontractors and technology partners, and ensure availability of manpower, materials, tools and equipment.
• Act as the main link with customers, organize review meetings and manage expectations and escalations.
• Monitor budgets, subcontractor costs and material use, and support procurement, contracts and financial reporting.
• Ensure quality, EHS compliance and acceptance procedures, and resolve defects and non-conformities.
• Manage technical, operational, financial and contractual risks, including site acquisition, RoW permits, equipment availability and international supply chain.
• Produce progress reports, track KPIs and maintain project documentation.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, Electrical/Electronic, Computer Science or a related field.
• 5-7 years of experience in telecom project management, network deployment, energy infrastructure or ICT delivery.
• Ability to coordinate teams, subcontractors and geographically spread field operations.
• Knowledge of customer acceptance, quality assurance and EHS; PMP or equivalent preferred.
• Fluency in English and French.

Required skills

• Project planning, scheduling, budgeting, cost control and reporting.
• Microsoft Project and Excel.
• Advantageous: RAN deployment, 2G/3G/4G/LTE/5G, microwave, transmission, fibre-optic, and energy/power infrastructure projects.