Connected Places Project Manager

Connected Places Project Manager, Manchester

**Client:** GMCA

**Location:** Manchester, United Kingdom

**Job Category:** Other

**EU work permit required:** Yes

Job Details

Hours: Full Time

Contract: Temporary

Location: GMCA Tootal Building, Oxford Road and working from home

Your role

This is an exciting opportunity to join the GMCA Digital Policy team, working across strategy, policy, project, and operational delivery. The team manages the digital strategy for Greater Manchester, supporting the GM Digital Blueprint, our 3-year strategy to become a leading digital city-region. Our goal is to create demand for digital solutions, accelerate infrastructure investment, and foster inclusive, sustainable, and healthy connected places.

The Connected Places Project Manager will oversee multiple projects, including the GM 5GIR SDN, ensuring delivery on time and within budget, and managing stakeholder relationships with ISPs, mobile operators, social housing providers, and local authorities.

About you

We seek a passionate Project Manager with a strong background or interest in digital connectivity, committed to community impact. You should demonstrate excellent project management skills, stakeholder engagement, strategic thinking, and organizational abilities. Your enthusiasm for digital solutions will help us enhance community quality of life and support the development of Greater Manchester’s digital landscape.

About us

GMCA comprises key strategic functions and service providers across Greater Manchester, including Fire and Rescue, Waste, Environment, and others. We value diversity and are committed to fair recruitment. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and provide reasonable adjustments during the process.

Learn more at https://www.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/

Our offer

We offer a competitive package, details of which can be found in our GMCA offer document.

Mandatory Information

Employees on the redeployment register will be prioritized for vacancies. We embrace AI to improve our services but value human talent. Please complete your application personally and carefully follow instructions. AI use should be justified if used as a support tool.

This role supports our hybrid working policy, allowing flexible work arrangements based on business needs and individual preferences.