Portfolio Project Delivery Manager (Telecommunications)

Job Purpose The Portfolio Project Delivery Manager is responsible for leading the successful delivery of a portfolio of strategic telecommunications projects across network, ICT, digital, and enterprise domains. The role ensures projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in accordance with business objectives, governance standards, and customer expectations. This position provides leadership to Project Managers and cross-functional delivery teams, driving portfolio governance, resource optimization, risk management, stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement while ensuring alignment with the organization's strategic priorities. Key Responsibilities • Portfolio Strategy & Governance - Develop and execute portfolio delivery strategies aligned with the organization's business objectives and transformation roadmap. - Prioritize and govern multiple concurrent telecommunications projects across fixed, mobile, enterprise, ICT, and infrastructure domains. - Ensure compliance with project governance frameworks, stage gates, and internal approval processes. - Monitor portfolio performance and recommend corrective actions where required. • Project Delivery Management - Oversee the complete project lifecycle from initiation through planning, execution, monitoring, commissioning, and closure. - Ensure projects are delivered within approved scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives. - Drive successful implementation of network expansion, modernization, system integration, ICT infrastructure, and digital transformation initiatives. - Manage project interdependencies and resolve delivery issues proactively. • Leadership & Resource Management - Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Project Managers, Project Coordinators, and delivery professionals. - Optimize resource allocation across multiple projects and business priorities. - Foster a high-performance, collaborative, and customer-focused project delivery culture. • Stakeholder Management - Build strong relationships with internal business units, engineering, operations, commercial teams, vendors, and customers. - Act as the senior escalation point for project-related issues. - Present portfolio status, risks, financial performance, and strategic recommendations to executive management. • Financial & Commercial Management - Manage portfolio budgets, project financials, forecasts, and cost controls. - Monitor CAPEX and OPEX expenditure to ensure financial targets are achieved. - Support vendor evaluation, contract management, procurement activities, and commercial negotiations. • Risk, Compliance & Quality - Identify delivery risks, dependencies, and operational challenges, implementing effective mitigation plans. - Ensure compliance with telecommunications regulations, internal governance, security standards, and health & safety requirements. - Promote continuous improvement, lessons learned, and quality assurance across all projects. • Reporting & Performance Management - Develop executive dashboards and portfolio performance reports. - Track KPIs, project health, milestones, financial performance, and resource utilization. - Maintain complete project documentation and ensure audit readiness throughout the project lifecycle. Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline. - Master's degree is considered an advantage. Professional Certifications (MUST) - PMP (Project Management Professional) – Mandatory. - PRINCE2 Practitioner, PMI-ACP, PgMP, or equivalent Project Management certification is highly desirable. - ITIL Foundation, Agile, Scrum, or SAFe certifications are considered an advantage. Experience - Minimum 10 years of project management experience within the Telecommunications industry. - Minimum 5 years managing complex portfolios of large-scale telecommunications or ICT projects. - Proven experience delivering Mobile, Fixed Network, Fiber, Core Network, Transmission, Data Centre, Cloud, Enterprise ICT, Digital Transformation, or Systems Integration projects. - Strong experience managing cross-functional teams, external vendors, and multiple stakeholders. - Demonstrated success delivering multi-million-dollar CAPEX projects within agreed timelines and budgets. Technical Skills - Portfolio & Program Management - Telecommunications Network Delivery - Mobile & Fixed Network Infrastructure - Enterprise ICT Solutions - Network Transformation & Modernization - Fiber (FTTx), IP/MPLS, Transmission & Core Networks - Project Governance & PMO - Budget & Financial Management - Vendor & Contract Management - Risk & Change Management - Executive Stakeholder Management - Resource Planning & Capacity Management - Agile & Waterfall Delivery Methodologies - Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, Jira, Confluence, and Project Portfolio Management (PPM) tools - Strong knowledge of telecommunications standards, operational processes, and industry best practices. Key Competencies - Strategic Leadership - Portfolio Management - Commercial & Business Acumen - Decision Making - Negotiation & Influencing - Communication & Presentation Skills - Problem Solving - Customer Focus - Team Leadership & Coaching - Planning & Organizing - Results Orientation - Continuous Improvement Show more Show less

Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline. Master's degree is an advantage. PMP (Project Management Professional) – Mandatory. PRINCE2 Practitioner, PMI-ACP, PgMP, or equivalent Project Management certification is highly desirable. ITIL Foundation, Agile, Scrum, or SAFe certifications are an advantage.

Lead the delivery of a portfolio of strategic telecommunications projects across network, ICT, digital, and enterprise domains. Develop and execute portfolio delivery strategies; govern multiple concurrent projects; ensure compliance with governance frameworks; monitor portfolio performance. Oversee complete project lifecycles from initiation to closure; manage scope, schedule, budget, and quality; drive network expansion, modernization, system integration, ICT infrastructure, and digital transformation initiatives. Lead and develop Project Managers and delivery teams; optimize resource allocation; foster high-performance culture. Stakeholder management with internal units, engineering, operations, commercial teams, vendors, and customers; act as senior escalation point. Manage portfolio budgets, forecasts, CAPEX/OPEX, vendor evaluation, contract management, procurement, and commercial negotiations. Identify risks, ensure regulatory compliance, security standards, HSEQ; drive continuous improvement, lessons learned, and quality assurance. Create executive dashboards, track KPIs, and maintain audit-ready documentation.