Network Project Manager

Job Title: Network Project Manager
Location: Birmingham/Sheffield (on-site 3x days per week)
Salary/Rate: £474 Per Day - Inside IR35
Start Date: 02/01/2026
Job Type: Initial 6 month contract

Company Introduction

We have an exciting opportunity now available with one of our sector-leading consultancy clients! They are currently looking for a skilled Network Project Manager to help deliver key connectivity initiatives for 2026.

Job Responsibilities/Objectives

The role involves managing complex network and data center projects, ensuring alignment with our clients governance standards, and driving successful delivery within agreed timelines and budgets.

• Lead and manage network-related projects within the Connectivity portfolio.
• Oversee delivery of Data Center and network infrastructure changes, ensuring compliance with change governance processes.
• Manage project risks, issues, assumptions, and dependencies in line with our clients governance frameworks.
• Ensure robust financial management and reporting throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure smooth execution of initiatives.
• Provide flexibility to support critical activities during weekends if required.

Required Skills/Experience
The ideal candidate will have the following:

• Strong network and connectivity expertise, including Data Center and network delivery.
• Proven experience in project management within large-scale infrastructure programs.
• Familiarity with our clients governance processes, risk management, and change control.
• Solid understanding of financial management in project environments.
• Prior experience working with our client is highly preferred.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work in a hybrid model (3 days onsite in Birmingham or Sheffield).

Desirable Skills/Experience
The following skills are desired by the client:

• Flexibility to work outside standard hours (including weekends) when required.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format.

Disclaimer
Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies.

Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.