Integration Project Manager - Network Transformation Programme
Contract: 6 month initial
We are seeking an experienced Integration Project Manager to support a large-scale Network Evolution & Transformation (NET) Programme. This is a hands-on delivery role responsible for managing complex network and infrastructure deployments across multiple physical sites, ensuring successful delivery from initial site readiness through to implementation, cutover, stabilisation and operational handover.
The successful candidate will have a strong background in IT infrastructure and network transformation, with proven experience coordinating technical teams, third-party suppliers and business stakeholders to deliver complex, multi-site technology change.
End-to-End Project Delivery
Take ownership of multiple site deployments, managing delivery from initial mobilisation through to operational handover.
Develop and maintain integrated project plans covering technical implementation, site readiness, suppliers, operational activities and cutover.
Coordinate Network, Security, Infrastructure, Operations and external supplier teams to ensure successful delivery.
Manage project milestones, critical paths, dependencies, risks and issues, proactively addressing blockers and delivery challenges.
Ensure sites meet agreed readiness criteria before progressing through each stage of deployment.
Provide clear and accurate project reporting, including delivery progress, risks, dependencies and forecast completion dates.
Site & Technical Readiness
Lead site mobilisation and readiness activities, ensuring physical infrastructure, connectivity, equipment and stakeholder requirements are in place.
Coordinate technical design, build, configuration, testing and deployment activities across network and security teams.
Work closely with technology vendors, network carriers and field-service providers to ensure delivery requirements are met.
Identify technical and operational dependencies, ensuring appropriate resolution ahead of implementation.
Cutover, Migration & Operational Transition
Oversee site cutover preparation, implementation, stabilisation and transition into live operational service.
Work closely with the Cutover & Transition Lead to ensure cutover plans, approvals, resources and technical prerequisites are in place.
Manage implementation risks and ensure appropriate escalation and resolution of critical issues.
Ensure successful operational handover, including documentation, support readiness and acceptance criteria.
Multi-Site Delivery & Stakeholder Management
Manage multiple concurrent deployments across sites at different stages of the delivery lifecycle.
Maintain an integrated view of the deployment pipeline, balancing competing priorities, resources and dependencies.
Identify potential bottlenecks, capacity constraints and delivery risks.
Drive accountability across technical teams, suppliers and stakeholders to maintain delivery momentum.
Apply lessons learned and continuous improvement initiatives across subsequent deployments.
Proven experience as an IT Infrastructure Project Manager, Network Project Manager or Technical Project Manager, delivering complex infrastructure or network transformation programmes.
Strong experience managing multi-site technology deployments, ideally across geographically distributed locations.
Good understanding of LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi, network connectivity and network security technologies.
Experience coordinating physical site readiness, technical implementation, infrastructure migrations and operational transitions.
Demonstrable experience managing complex cutovers, deployment schedules and business-critical technology changes.
Strong project planning skills, including critical-path analysis, dependency management, RAID management and delivery forecasting.
Experience managing third-party technology vendors, telecommunications providers, network carriers and field-service suppliers.
Proven ability to coordinate cross-functional technical teams without direct line management responsibility.
Strong stakeholder management, communication and reporting skills, including engagement with senior programme leadership.
Ability to proactively challenge delivery slippage, resolve issues and drive projects through to successful completion.
The ideal candidate will be a proactive, delivery-focused Project Manager who is comfortable operating in complex technical environments. They will have sufficient network and infrastructure knowledge to understand technical dependencies and risks, while demonstrating the leadership and organisational skills required to drive multiple site deployments simultaneously.
This role would suit someone with a strong background in network infrastructure transformation, enterprise network rollouts, technology migrations or large-scale multi-site deployment programmes, who enjoys taking ownership of delivery and working closely with technical teams to achieve successful outcomes.
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