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Require a Head of Marketing in Lusaka, Zambia

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Posted 13 days ago, valid for 8 days
Location

Lusaka, Lusaka, Lusaka Province

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position involves leading the end-to-end management of telecommunications projects, ensuring they align with strategic business goals and operational needs.
  • Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years of project management experience, preferably in telecom or technology sectors, with a Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
  • The role requires strong technical knowledge in areas such as GPON, XGS-PON, and IP/MPLS, along with experience in managing large-scale network infrastructure projects and CapEx budgets.
  • Excellent leadership, strategic thinking, and stakeholder management skills are essential, as well as proficiency in project management software.
  • The salary for this role is competitive and commensurate with experience, reflecting the advanced technical and managerial expertise required.
  • Lead the end-to-end management of telecommunications projects, ensuring alignment with strategic business goals and operational requirements.
  • Design and execute comprehensive fibre route plans, splice configurations, network architectures, and associated Bill of Materials (BOMs).
  • Oversee the deployment of large-scale network infrastructure, managing substantial CapEx budgets with precision and accountability.
  • Apply advanced technical knowledge to core networking systems, including IP/MPLS, DWDM, SD-WAN, and ISP infrastructure.
  • Facilitate collaboration among multiple stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and successful project delivery.
  • Utilize industry-standard project management software to track progress, manage resources, and report on key performance indicators.


Requirements

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  • Bachelor’s degree in IT, Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Science, Project Management or a related field.
  • Master's Degree will be an Added Advantage
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in project management, preferably within a telecom operator, ISP, technology company or large enterprise.
  • Proven experience managing telecommunications or technology projects involving multiple stakeholders.
  • Strong experience in FTTX/FTTH network design, including GPON/XGS-PON, ODN and passive outside-plant infrastructure.
  • Experience developing fibre route plans, splice plans, network designs and BOMs.
  • Strong technical knowledge of GPON, XGS-PON, IP/MPLS, DWDM, SD-WAN, core networking, OSP and ISP infrastructure.
  • Experience managing large-scale network infrastructure projects and significant CapEx budgets.
  • Excellent leadership, strategic thinking, decision-making and stakeholder management skills.
  • Proficiency in project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint or equivalent project collaboration tools.  
  • Fluent in English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  •  Knowledge of French or local market languages is an advantage.  
  • PRINCE2, PMP, Agile, ITIL or telecom-specific certifications are strong advantages. 

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