Require a Head of Marketing in Lusaka, Zambia

• Lead the end-to-end management of telecommunications projects, ensuring alignment with strategic business goals and operational requirements.
  
• Design and execute comprehensive fibre route plans, splice configurations, network architectures, and associated Bill of Materials (BOMs).
  
• Oversee the deployment of large-scale network infrastructure, managing substantial CapEx budgets with precision and accountability.
  
• Apply advanced technical knowledge to core networking systems, including IP/MPLS, DWDM, SD-WAN, and ISP infrastructure.
  
• Facilitate collaboration among multiple stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and successful project delivery.
  
• Utilize industry-standard project management software to track progress, manage resources, and report on key performance indicators.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Science, Project Management or a related field.
  
• Master's Degree will be an Added Advantage
  
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in project management, preferably within a telecom operator, ISP, technology company or large enterprise.
  
• Proven experience managing telecommunications or technology projects involving multiple stakeholders.
  
• Strong experience in FTTX/FTTH network design, including GPON/XGS-PON, ODN and passive outside-plant infrastructure.
  
• Experience developing fibre route plans, splice plans, network designs and BOMs.
  
• Strong technical knowledge of GPON, XGS-PON, IP/MPLS, DWDM, SD-WAN, core networking, OSP and ISP infrastructure.
  
• Experience managing large-scale network infrastructure projects and significant CapEx budgets.
  
• Excellent leadership, strategic thinking, decision-making and stakeholder management skills.
  
• Proficiency in project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint or equivalent project collaboration tools.
  
• Fluent in English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  
•  Knowledge of French or local market languages is an advantage.
  
• PRINCE2, PMP, Agile, ITIL or telecom-specific certifications are strong advantages.