About the Role
Helios Towers, a leading independent telecommunications infrastructure company operating across Africa and the Middle East, will be attending the 2026 Careers in Africa Paris Summit to engage high-calibre mid- to senior-career professionals interested in long-term opportunities across its markets.
Requirements
Role Purpose
Reporting to the Head of Projects, the Senior Project Manager provides end-to-end ownership of a portfolio of complex, capital-intensive project-driving delivery to scope, schedule, budget, quality, and SHEQ standards while aligning outcomes to business objectives. Lead end-to-end delivery of telecom infrastructure projects (tower builds, upgrades, and energy solutions), ensuring timelines, budgets, quality, and safety standards are met.
Key Responsibilities
Manage full project lifecycle from planning to close-out
Oversee contractors, vendors, and stakeholders
Ensure adherence to HSE and quality standards
Monitor budgets, schedules, and risks
Report project progress to senior stakeholders
Key Requirements
Degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related field
8–12+ years project management experience in telecoms or infrastructure
Strong knowledge of tower deployment and site rollout
PMP/PRINCE2 certification preferred
Experience in Africa markets advantageous
Able to attend the event in Paris
Benefits
Helios builds and operates telecom tower infrastructure across Africa and the Middle East - enabling mobile connectivity, financial inclusion, digital education, and economic growth.
Working here means:
Supporting digital transformation across high-growth markets
Contributing to long-term infrastructure development
Playing a direct role in expanding connectivity across underserved regions
For diaspora professionals, this is an opportunity to apply global experience back into African growth markets.