Technical Project Manager

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager to lead the delivery of large-scale network rollout and infrastructure projects across a complex multi-site environment. This is an exciting opportunity for a project professional with a strong networking background who can successfully manage suppliers, stakeholders, and delivery teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record of managing network deployments across large estates and be confident in holding third-party providers accountable for delivery, performance, and service outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of network rollout and infrastructure projects across multiple locations.
• Manage complex network transformation programmes covering more than 150 sites.
• Coordinate internal teams, technical specialists, suppliers, and external service providers.
• Monitor project plans, budgets, risks, dependencies, and resource allocation.
• Hold suppliers and network providers accountable for milestones, deliverables, and service quality.
• Ensure effective stakeholder communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Drive governance, reporting, and project assurance activities.
• Work closely with technical teams to ensure successful implementation and transition into support.
• Deliver projects within local government environments, ensuring compliance with organisational standards and procurement frameworks.

Required Experience

• Experience delivering technical infrastructure and network projects.
• Proven experience managing large-scale network rollout programmes.
• Strong knowledge of WAN, LAN, Wi-Fi, connectivity, and network transformation projects.
• Experience delivering network solutions across estates of 150+ sites.
• Demonstrable experience managing third-party suppliers and telecommunications providers.
• Strong project management background with experience of planning, risk management, governance, and stakeholder engagement.
• Previous experience working within Local Government or Public Sector organisations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Able to balance technical understanding with commercial and delivery-focused project leadership.

Desirable Experience

• PRINCE2, Agile, MSP, or equivalent project management certification.
• Experience of network refresh, SD-WAN, connectivity migration, or digital transformation programmes.
• Knowledge of public sector procurement and supplier management.