Telecoms Project Delivery Manager

An opportunity has become available for a Telecoms Project Delivery Manager within the National Grid Telecoms team with a base to be agreed within NGEDs South Wales region.

You will be responsible for undertaking project management and the coordination for the delivery of Telecoms Projects.

As part of our hybrid working approach this role offers a mix of office and home working. Hybrid working can only be considered once your initial training is complete and subject to business need.

* Please note the successful candidate may initially be appointed at a lower salary until all relevant courses and training are complete.

The responsibilities of the role are varied and will include the following:

• Responsible for Telecoms projects, undertaking project management tasks, working with different teams within Telecoms and across the wider NGED business. Liaising with team managers and contractors to distribute tasks.
• Project planning, setting goals, project milestones and completion plans. Maintaining schedules and budgets for each projects.
• Assessing and taking proper action to resolve project dependencies, risks and issues. Leading meeting between teams and other stakeholders.
• Ensuring projects are delivered smoothly on time and on budget.
• Responsible for maintaining project management documentation in line with project risk, issue and progress, throughout the complete Project Management Lifecycle.
• Liaising with National Grid Telecoms teams to ensure the timeliness of project progress management and reporting.

You will be required to carry out project management across all areas of the National Grid Telecoms business, working with the different National Grid Telecoms teams, teams across the wider NGED business, contractors and suppliers.

You must be able to communicate effectively both verbally, and in writing, with other team members, contractors and suppliers, and must be able to represent the company positively at all times.

You must be reliable, well organised and be able to work as part of a small team and you must be able to work using your own initiative.

Candidates ideally educated to NVQ Level 3/4 or equivalent and / or appropriate practical experience in project management. Comprehensive understanding of National Grid Telecoms and the services it provides would be desirable.

As the post you are applying for attracts a National Security Vetting clearance there are further eligibility requirements. To meet national security vetting requirements you will normally need to have been resident in the UK for at least 5 years for Security Clearance (SC) prior to the date of application. You may still be considered if, for example:

• you have been serving overseas with HM Forces or in some other official capacity as a representative of HM Government