Network Delivery Manager

Duration: 4 month initial contract with potential for extension

Location: Wokingham, hybrid 2/3 days per week onsite

Rate: up to £533.60 p/d Umbrellainside IR35

Clearance required: Active SC Clearance is required

• Lead the end‑to‑end delivery of network projects (LAN/WAN, SD‑WAN, Wi‑Fi, security, cloud connectivity, etc.).
• Translate business requirements into delivery plans, ensuring alignment between technical teams and business stakeholders.
• Manage project scope, timelines, risks, and budgets using appropriate delivery frameworks (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
• Ensure smooth deployment of network upgrades, migrations, and expansions across multiple sites.
• Coordinate with architecture, engineering, operations, and third‑party vendors to ensure seamless delivery.
• Act as the primary point of contact for network delivery-related communications.
• Maintain strong relationships with internal teams, external suppliers, and service providers.
• Drive vendor accountability for on‑time and quality delivery.
• Provide regular progress reporting to senior leadership and project governance forums.

Quality, Compliance & Governance

• Ensure all network delivery activities comply with company standards, security policies, and industry best practices.
• Oversee testing, validation, and documentation to support operational readiness.
• Support change management processes, including CAB (Change Advisory Board) submissions and risk reviews.
• Identify opportunities to streamline network delivery processes and improve efficiency.
• Contribute to the development of network delivery standards and best practices.
• Support capacity planning, lifecycle management, and technology refresh initiatives.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering network projects in medium to large‑scale environments.
• Strong understanding of enterprise networking technologies, such as:
• Routing & Switching (Cisco, Aruba, Juniper)
• Firewalls and network security
• Wireless networks
• Experience coordinating cross-functional technical teams.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong stakeholder communication skills, both technical and non-technical.
• Experience working with external network vendors/carriers.
• Understanding of ITIL processes and change management.

Skills

• Experience with network monitoring tools (Solar Winds, DNA Center, etc.).
• Experience delivering large-scale network transformations or cloud migrations.