Digital Switchover Project Manager
Digital Switchover Project Manager – (Digital, Project Manager, Prince2, PSTN migrations, IT, Technology, 3rd Party Vendors, Outside IR35, Telecoms, Healthcare) – Contract – 6 Months – Outside IR35
Charles Simon Associates are currently recruiting for an experienced Digital Switchover Project Manager to lead a large-scale transition from legacy analogue telecommunications infrastructure to digital services across a portfolio of retirement communities. In addition to this role being initially a 6 month contract, the role will also be Outside IR35.
This programme supports the UK’s transition away from the PSTN network and will involve managing the migration of critical life-safety systems including telecare, emergency lines and building infrastructure.
This is a fully remote contract role, working closely with operations, estates and telecom providers across multiple residential sites.
Location: Remote
Day Rate: up to £700 per day (Outside IR35)
Skills/Requirements for the Digital Switchover Project Manager:
- Proven experience delivering digital switchover / PSTN migration projects.
- Experience within retirement housing, later living or supported housing environments.
- Strong understanding of telecare, nurse call or life-safety systems.
- Experience managing multi-site infrastructure programmes.
- Strong stakeholder engagement across operations, property and suppliers.
- Experience managing or supporting Section 20 consultation processes.
The Digital Switchover Project Manager will be responsible for:
- Lead the digital switchover programme across a portfolio of retirement villages and residential developments.
- Assess and migrate legacy analogue infrastructure including:
- Telephony systems
- Telecare and alarm systems
- Lift emergency phones
- Door entry systems
- Fire alarm signalling
- Develop and manage the programme roadmap ahead of the UK PSTN switch-off.
- Work closely with telecom providers, infrastructure vendors and internal stakeholders.
- Ensure infrastructure resilience for vulnerable residents.
- Manage suppliers, installation partners and telecom contractors.
- Maintain programme governance including risk registers, reporting and stakeholder communication.
- Support Section 20 consultation processes where infrastructure upgrades impact leaseholders.
Desirable:
- Experience working with telecommunications providers and infrastructure vendors.
- Knowledge of warden call systems, telecare technology and network infrastructure.
- Project management certification (PRINCE2, APM or PMP).
Additional Information:
- Programme focused on critical infrastructure and resident safety.
- Opportunity to deliver a high-impact national programme supporting the UK’s digital transition.
Please send an up-to-date copy of your CV to be considered for the Digital Switchover Project Manager
Digital Switchover Project Manager – (Digital, Project Manager, Prince2, PSTN migrations, IT, Technology, 3rd Party Vendors, Outside IR35, Telecoms, Healthcare) – Contract – 6 Months – Outside IR35