Project Manager (Electrical Engineering)

Job Description

Overview

We are a leading independent telecommunications infrastructure company, with one of the most extensive tower portfolios across Africa and the Middle East. Our business model promotes tower infrastructure sharing and enables mobile network operators (MNOs) to deliver mobile connectivity more quickly, reliably, cost-effectively and with a lower carbon footprint. In turn, this supports the expansion and quality of mobile connectivity, driving sustainable development in our markets.

What we do:

We build, acquire, lease-up and operate telecommunications towers that can accommodate and power the needs of multiple tenants. Our tenants are the major Mobile Network Operators (MNOs), and we serve them across nine high-growth markets (8 in Africa and Oman in the Middle East). Our purpose, mission and sustainable business strategy are underpinned by our values of integrity, partnership and excellence.

Role Responsibilities

As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Leading project delivery and managing all associated risks, timelines, budgets, and resources.
• Overseeing project execution in alignment with Helios Towers’ PM processes and quality standards.
• Managing cross-functional internal and external stakeholder relationships to ensure project success.
• Assessing risks and escalating issues or opportunities as needed to the Project Director.
• Promoting strong SHEQ practices and ensuring environmental, health, and safety compliance across all sites.
• Supporting project team development through coaching, performance reviews, and technical leadership.
• Ensuring proper handover of completed projects to operations, complete with documentation.
• Monitoring budgets, contractor billing, WIP, and procurement to meet financial targets.
• Contributing to continuous improvement and digitization of project management practices

Requirements for the Role

To succeed in the role, you will have:

• A degree in Project Management, Civil or Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 10 years’ experience in project management, with 5 years in a managerial capacity.
• Experience in a large or publicly listed organisation.
• Professional certification (e.g., PRINCE2, PMI) and/or membership of the Ghana Institute of Engineers.
• Fluency in English and a willingness to travel for business needs.
• Strong organisational and planning skills, with the ability to manage complex projects and teams.
• Sound knowledge of telecoms infrastructure, health and safety, and project governance frameworks.
• Experience working within emerging markets and stakeholder management at all levels.

Desired Skills

• Budget and cost control
• Change management
• Performance reporting
• Process optimisation
• Strong analytical thinking
• French language skills (optional)

Benefits

• Competitive basic salary
• Discretionary bonus
• Health insurance
• Life insurance