Senior Project Manager - ICT Solutions & Systems Integration

About the role

Edge Communication Technologies PLC, an Ethiopian technology solutions and systems integration company founded in 2018, is looking for a competent, proactive and results-oriented Senior Project Manager in Addis Ababa. The role sits within Project Operations and reports to the Project Operations Manager or COO. It covers the full lifecycle of ICT solutions and systems integration projects, from planning and execution to acceptance, closure and payment collection.

Key responsibilities

• Plan projects: review contracts, technical specs, scope of work, BoMs and BoQs, and build plans, WBS, schedules, milestones and deliverables; define objectives, resources, timelines and acceptance criteria; manage scope changes and risks.
• Lead project teams: assign responsibilities, coordinate engineering, supply chain and finance, run kick-off, progress and closure meetings, and resolve implementation challenges.
• Manage clients and stakeholders: act as the main contact, hold progress meetings, give status reports, handle concerns and build long-term relationships.
• Control budget and resources: track expenditures, procurement commitments and costs, coordinate with finance and supply chain, and correct overruns and delays.
• Procure and coordinate vendors: work with supply chain, OEMs, distributors and subcontractors to ensure timely delivery of materials and equipment.
• Ensure quality, risk and compliance: keep risk registers, issue logs and change-control docs, coordinate testing, commissioning and QA, and manage documentation.
• Support acceptance and closure: coordinate inspections, testing and commissioning, prepare progress reports, delivery notes, completion certificates and acceptance docs, support invoicing and payment collection, and follow up on outstanding issues.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, Electrical or Telecommunications Engineering or a related field; a master's in Project Management, Engineering Management or Business Administration is an added advantage.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in project management or coordination, including ICT or technology infrastructure projects.
• Experience with an ICT systems integrator, technology solutions provider or engineering services company is strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to manage scope, schedules, budgets, resources, risks and stakeholders, and to lead multidisciplinary teams.
• Practical understanding of ICT infrastructure, networking, datacenter systems, cloud infrastructure or power solutions.
• Willingness to travel to project sites across Ethiopia when required.

Required skills

• Proficiency in project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Primavera P6 or equivalent.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• PMP, PRINCE2, CAPM, Agile/Scrum or ITIL certification is advantageous but not mandatory.

To apply, send an updated CV and a brief cover letter by email to the company's HR department, using the application subject line indicated in the original posting.