Assoc-PM (Telecom)

We are seeking a results-oriented Project Manager to oversee and drive the full lifecycle of complex telecommunications infrastructure projects. This individual will be responsible for managing the planning, coordination, and execution of projects across various departments, ensuring alignment with budgets, timelines, and contract requirements. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who thrives in dynamic environments and can effectively synthesize large volumes of data, manage through ambiguity, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver exceptional outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage multiple end-to-end wireless infrastructure projects simultaneously, ensuring execution aligns with contractual obligations, customer expectations, and internal standards.

Coordinate cross-functional project teams, including site acquisition, engineering, regulatory, construction, and operations, to ensure seamless project progression.

Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, budgets, and schedules; track milestones and deliverables.

Proactively identify risks, roadblocks, and dependencies, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery.

Lead regular internal deployment meetings and participate in customer-facing meetings, providing transparent updates and resolving issues.

Ensure all project documentation is maintained and organized, including contracts, change orders, regulatory permits, and close-out packages.

Oversee vendor performance and ensure third-party deliverables meet expectations in terms of scope, quality, and timelines.

Maintain detailed project records in the corporate project tracking system with accuracy and consistency.

Prepare and deliver job status reports to both internal stakeholders and customers.

Key Skills for Success:

Self-Starter: Able to take initiative, work independently, and drive decisions and actions without direct supervision.

Data Management & Analysis: Capable of organizing, interpreting, and acting on large volumes of project data to influence decisions and outcomes.

Navigating Ambiguity: Comfortable operating in complex and rapidly evolving project environments, making sound decisions with limited information.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent relevant work experience.

3–5 years of experience in wireless project management or similar infrastructure projects.

Proven experience in customer-facing project management and vendor coordination.

Demonstrated ability to manage budgets and financial tracking for large-scale projects.

Valid driver’s license is required.

PMP Certification preferred but not required.

Preferred Knowledge & Abilities:

Advanced understanding of telecom and wireless infrastructure deployment.

Familiarity with ROW (right of way) permitting and regulatory compliance processes.

Ability to interpret blueprints, tower structures, and both inside/outside plant civil construction drawings.

Proficiency in identifying and solving workflow bottlenecks, financial discrepancies, and operational inefficiencies.

Knowledge of telecommunications construction services including power, fiber, RF equipment, antennas, and Telco infrastructure.

Working Conditions:

80% office-based with standard working hours.

20% travel to project sites, involving occasional exposure to construction environments and heavy equipment.