Project Manager (Telecommunications)

About the role

Huawei is looking for an experienced Project Manager with at least five years of hands-on experience in the telecommunications industry in Sri Lanka. The successful candidate will lead cross-functional teams and deliver complex telecom projects on time, within scope and under budget, while maintaining high quality standards.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, execute and close telecommunications projects in line with industry best practices and company policies.
• Develop detailed project plans covering schedules, budgets, resource allocation and risk management.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors for seamless delivery.
• Monitor progress, spot issues early and take corrective action.
• Manage stakeholder expectations through regular communication and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with local regulatory requirements and industry standards in Sri Lanka.
• Lead contract negotiations and manage vendor relationships.
• Run post-project reviews to capture lessons learned.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, Information Technology, Electronics, Business or a related field.
• Proven experience in telecom project management, such as network rollouts, infrastructure upgrades or service deployments in Sri Lanka.
• Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Required skills

• Understanding of telecom technologies such as 4G/5G, fiber optics, core networks and data centers.
• Proficiency in project management tools such as MS Project, Jira and Trello.