Cisco Project Manager

MRP Group; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead a Cisco CUCM and UCCX upgrade project. This role manages the full project lifecycle ensuring timely delivery with minimal disruption. Responsibilities include developing project plans, coordinating technical teams and stakeholders, and overseeing testing and validation. The position is fully remote and requires active Security Clearance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing full project lifecycles.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• Familiarity with change management and governance standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the project plan, schedule, milestones, and deliverables.
• Coordinate internal teams, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Oversee testing, validation, and rollback strategies.

Skills

Project management

Cisco CUCM

UCCX

Security clearance

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead a Cisco CUCM and UCCX upgrade project. This role is responsible for managing the full project lifecycle, from initiation through post-upgrade stabilization, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and with minimal business disruption. The Project Manager will work closely with technical teams, vendors, and business stakeholders to ensure a successful upgrade of the Cisco collaboration environment.

Key Responsibilities :

• Develop and manage the project plan, schedule, milestones, and deliverables for the CUCM / UCCX upgrade.
• Coordinate internal technical teams, external vendors, and stakeholders to ensure aligned execution.
• Manage scope, risks, issues, dependencies, and change requests throughout the project lifecycle.
• Facilitate project meetings, status reporting, and clear communication with leadership and stakeholders.
• Oversee testing, validation, cutover planning, and rollback strategies to ensure a smooth transition.
• Ensure adherence to change management, security, and governance standards.
• Manage post-upgrade activities, including stabilization, issue resolution, and project closeout documentation.

This is a short term contract working fully remotely - must have active Security Clearance