Site Acquisition Manager

About the role

Helios Towers is seeking a Site Acquisition Manager to lead the end‑to‑end acquisition function for its expanding telecom tower portfolio across Africa and the Middle East. You will be responsible for identifying, negotiating, and securing sites while ensuring all regulatory and contractual obligations are met.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Site Acquisition team, setting priorities and monitoring performance.
• Plan and execute the full acquisition cycle: site identification, property assessment, lease negotiation, permitting, and contract administration.
• Negotiate ground lease agreements, renewals, amendments, novations, and terminations in line with company policies.
• Manage relationships with landlords, property owners, government authorities, and external partners to facilitate acquisitions.
• Coordinate acquisition and colocation activities with Commercial, Finance, Legal, Engineering, and external operators.
• Obtain, maintain, and renew all statutory permits, licenses, and regulatory approvals.
• Monitor acquisition progress, contractor performance, budgets, and timelines, addressing risks and bottlenecks.
• Support Finance in timely payments to landlords and service providers.
• Maintain accurate records of all acquisition activities and prepare operational reports and dashboards.

Required profile

• Proven experience leading site acquisition teams in telecom or infrastructure projects.
• Strong background in lease negotiation and contract management.
• Demonstrated ability to manage stakeholder relationships with landlords, authorities, and partners.
• Solid understanding of regulatory compliance and permitting processes.
• Excellent project monitoring and risk‑management skills.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to shape the growth of a leading telecom infrastructure company.
• Collaborative environment with cross‑functional teams.
• Competitive compensation package.