Project Management

Project Director

Infratel Africa·Abuja, Lagos, nigeria·Full Time·Hybrid
Project ManagementdirectorFull TimeHybrid
-Closes Nov 20, 2026

Infratel Africa is a leading telecommunication infrastructure service provider in Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa. We provide RAN, backhaul and power as a service across Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Project Director

Job Location: Abuja and Lagos

Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

  • Lead the full 300-site portfolio: strategy, governance, budgets, contractors, and senior relationships with the operator and OEMs.
  • Led large tower, RAN, transmission, or power rollouts
  • Proven with MNOs, OEMs, and system integrators
  • Commercial, contract, and risk control; PMP or PRINCE2 a plus

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree or HND in Telecoms, Electrical/Electronic, Civil, or Computer Engineering, Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field
  • Willing to travel extensively and work in rural locations
  • Unwavering commitment to safety, quality, and integrity
  • Solar or hybrid telecom power experience a strong advantage.

Method of Application 

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV (maximum 3 pages) and a one-page note on the most relevant rollout you have delivered: sites, scope, your role and results to: amarachi@Infratelafrica.com using the Job Position as the subject of the email.

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Send your CV along with a cover letter toamarachi@infratelafrica.com

Please use the job title as the subject line of your email.

At a glance

Company

Infratel Africa

Location

Abuja, Lagos, nigeria

Employment

Full Time

Work style

Hybrid

Experience

director

Valid until

November 20, 2026

Created

October 22, 2026

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