Delivery Manager

Boldyn Networks; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology firm is seeking a Delivery Manager for the Sunderland Smart City project. This role involves overseeing the delivery of mobile and digital infrastructure, ensuring compliance with regulations, and managing stakeholder communication effectively. Candidates should have proven experience in delivery management within the telecoms or technology sectors, along with strong skills in stakeholder engagement and risk management. If you are passionate about transforming urban connectivity, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Parental leave with up to 20 weeks paid at full salary

Holiday allowance starting at 25 days

4 days off each year to volunteer

Qualifications

• Proven Delivery Management experience within telecoms or technology sector.
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, structural aspects of connectivity infrastructure.
• Ability to inspire others about the vision and priorities of Sunderland Smart City.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of mobile and digital infrastructure.
• Coordinate site access, schedules, and logistics.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Excellent communication

Delivery Management experience

Job description

Teamwork where everyone’s on board. Embrace it today.

About The Role

As Delivery Manager for the Sunderland Smart City project, you will lead the end-to-end delivery of innovative mobile and digital infrastructure across the city. Acting as the key interface between Mobile Network Operators (MNOs), Sunderland City Council, technology partners, internal teams, and delivery partners, you will oversee planning, design, mobilisation, live operations, and decommissioning of smart city connectivity solutions. Your focus will be on delivering high-capacity, multi-operator coverage and digital services on time, within budget, and to the highest technical and safety standards. You will be pivotal in transforming Sunderland into a connected, future-ready city.

What You’ll Be Doing

Project Coordination & Management

• Serve as the primary liaison between MNOs, Sunderland City Council, and site management teams.
• Coordinate site access, design and build schedules, logistics, approvals, and efficient decommissioning of smart city deployments.
• Work closely with deployment partners, technical leads, and the council to ensure seamless integration of all infrastructure.
• Deliver projects to strict deadlines with zero tolerance for overruns.

Programme & Risk Management

• Create and maintain detailed RAID (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies) logs for all deployments, escalating critical issues promptly.
• Support overall programme management by adhering to deadlines, managing risks, and identifying opportunities for schedule improvements.
• Track milestones, manage critical paths, and maintain transparent reporting.

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Oversee rigorous QA processes, including checks on equipment functionality, power reliability, fibre / backhaul integration, and system readiness.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations, CDM requirements, and RF exposure standards.
• Conduct final readiness checks and facilitate necessary approvals before go-live.

Stakeholder & Communication Management

• Proactively manage communications with MNOs, council stakeholders, technology partners, internal teams, and contractors.
• Clearly articulate project status, risks, and resolution strategies to ensure alignment of delivery expectations.
• Coordinate power and fibre provisioning with local authorities and site operators.
• Manage contractors and delivery partners across all phases.

What You’ll Bring

• Ability to inspire others about the vision and priorities of Sunderland Smart City.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, able to engage at all levels and drive shared goals.
• Proven Delivery Management experience within telecoms / technology sector.
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and structural aspects of connectivity infrastructure.
• Excellent at building and maintaining an excellent working relationship with technology and commercial teams.
• Risk management.
• Accurately and clearly recording all delivery information within the relevant systems for successful handovers.
• Manage all delivery costs to the agreed cost model / budget showing all variances.
• Creating and managing documentation of the delivery approach, scope, key deliverables, and dependencies for the project.

About Us

At Boldyn Networks, we’re reimagining the future of interconnectivity. Our network solutions are solving some of tomorrow’s greatest challenges. We are one team across the globe. Always listening. Learning. We value different perspectives and challenge each other to be our best. Here, you can change lives today and create a better tomorrow.

Why work with us?

We’re large enough to deliver and maintain large-scale operations, giving you the opportunity to work on exciting projects and expand your skills. You’ll be surrounded talented colleagues who thrive on solving problems, just like you. Together, you’ll make your mark on projects that matter and find new strengths along the way.

We also offer

• 17,000 LinkedIn Learning courses
• Flexible working opportunities
• Parental leave with up to 20 weeks paid at full salary
• Holiday allowance starting at 25 days rising with length of service
• 4 days off each year to volunteer

Ready to apply?

Are you ready to create an impact that will last for generations? Join us at Boldyn Networks today. Hit apply and follow the instructions to get started.

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