Project Manager – Network Expansion & Upgrade

About the role

The Project Manager will lead network expansion and upgrade initiatives for a growing telecom provider. Based at the head office, you will travel regularly to sites across the coverage area to ensure timely delivery and high‑quality installations.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and manage network expansion projects, including new site roll‑outs and capacity upgrades.
• Develop project timelines, budgets and resource plans, and monitor progress against them.
• Coordinate field technicians, network operations, procurement and HR to keep projects on track.
• Manage vendor and contractor relationships, overseeing material reconciliation and installations.
• Track project costs, report variances and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• Identify and resolve bottlenecks such as equipment delays, OLT/port capacity constraints or permitting issues.
• Provide hands‑on troubleshooting for network elements (access points, MikroTik routers, SmartOLT/OLT devices) and support rapid service restoration.
• Prepare regular progress reports and dashboards for senior management.
• Conduct site visits to verify installation quality and milestone achievement.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Engineering, Project Management, IT/Telecommunications or a related field.
• Project Management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) is an advantage.
• 3–5 years of experience managing infrastructure, telecom or ISP projects.
• Working knowledge of ISP/GPON network deployment is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with project tracking tools and advanced Excel reporting.

Required skills

• MikroTik RouterOS
• SmartOLT / OLT systems
• GPON network deployment
• Project tracking tools
• Excel