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/Express Route, 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