Network Project Manager

Job Title: Network Project Manager
Start date: ASAP
Contract: 3 month
Location: Hybrid (London)

Sector: Retail

Overview
We are seeking an experienced Network Project Manager to lead the planning, execution, and delivery of network-related initiatives across the organisation. This role is responsible for coordinating cross-functional teams, managing timelines and ensuring network projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with required business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and deliver network infrastructure projects (e.g., LAN/WAN, data centre, cloud connectivity, security, and network upgrades).
• Lead projects involving cloud network architectures, including VPC/VNet design, site-to-site VPNs, client VPNs, Direct Connect/ExpressRoute, and hybrid environments.
• Define project scope, objectives, timelines, and resource requirements.
• Coordinate with architects, network engineers, vendors, and business stakeholders to ensure technical and operational alignment.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, risk registers, and status reports.
• Track project progress, manage dependencies, and proactively address risks and issues.
• Oversee vendor performance and deliverables related to network projects.
• Facilitate project meetings, including kick-off, status updates, and post-implementation reviews.
• Ensure projects comply with organisational governance standards, security policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage change control processes and communicate impacts to stakeholders.
• Support network documentation, handover to operations, and post-deployment validation.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3-7 years of project management experience, with a strong focus on network or infrastructure projects.
• Solid understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs, SD-WAN, etc.).
• Proven experience managing multiple projects simultaneously in fast-paced environments.
• Strong communication, organisational, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with project management and collaboration tools (e.g., MS Project, Teams, Jira, Smartsheet, or similar).

Preferred Qualifications

• Project management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, or similar).
• Experience working with cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Familiarity with ITIL or service management frameworks.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Project planning and execution
• Network and cloud project delivery
• Hybrid and cloud networking fundamentals
• Risk and issue management
• Technical fluency in networking concepts
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Clear, effective communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders