About the Role
Infratel Africa is a leading telecommunication infrastructure service provider in Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa. We specialize in providing robust RAN, backhaul, and power as a service across the continent. We are currently looking for a strategic Project Director to lead our full 300-site portfolio, driving strategy, governance, budgets, contractor management, and high-level relationships with mobile network operators (MNOs) and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).
Key Responsibilities- Direct and oversee the full 300-site infrastructure portfolio, ensuring seamless execution across RAN, backhaul, and power deployments.
- Establish comprehensive project strategies, robust governance frameworks, and stringent budgetary controls.
- Manage complex commercial agreements, contract negotiations, and proactive risk mitigation strategies.
- Cultivate and maintain senior-level stakeholder relationships with MNOs, OEMs, and system integrators.
- Drive large-scale tower, RAN, transmission, and power rollouts while upholding the highest standards of safety, quality, and integrity.
- Bachelor's degree or HND in Telecommunications, Electrical/Electronic, Civil, or Computer Engineering, Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Demonstrated success in leading large tower, RAN, transmission, or power rollout projects in the telecommunications sector.
- Proven track record of successful collaboration with MNOs, OEMs, and system integrators.
- Strong commercial acumen, contract management skills, and risk control expertise (PMP or PRINCE2 certification is an advantage).
- Direct experience with solar or hybrid telecom power systems is a strong advantage.
- Unwavering commitment to uncompromising health, safety, quality, and integrity standards.
- Willingness to travel extensively and work in remote rural locations as required by project sites.
- Competitive executive compensation package with performance-based incentives.
- Opportunity to spearhead landmark infrastructure projects transforming connectivity across Sub-Saharan Africa.
- Comprehensive health insurance and professional development support.
- Dynamic leadership role with significant autonomy and career growth potential.