Project Manager

Annular Group; Liverpool City Region; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications provider is seeking a Senior Technical Project Manager to oversee the delivery of enterprise network solutions using Cisco technologies. The role involves managing project lifecycles, ensuring stakeholder alignment, and monitoring performance metrics across multiple projects. Candidates should have over three years of project management experience, exceptional leadership skills, and a solid understanding of IP networking. This position offers a hybrid working environment, requiring travel across the UK and Europe.

Benefits

Benefits package

Flexible working hours

Opportunity for travel

Qualifications

• 3+ years managing enterprise network infrastructure projects.
• Deep technical knowledge of Cisco technologies including LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, and Routing.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead full lifecycle delivery of enterprise network projects.
• Establish project governance and success criteria.
• Monitor KPIs including budget, schedule, and client satisfaction.

Skills

Cisco LAN / WAN

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

IP Networking Fundamentals

Microsoft Office Suite

Cisco Technologies

Tools

Cloud-based project tools

Job description

Senior Technical Project Manager - Enterprise Network Solutions

Location: Cheshire (with UK travel)

Department: Project Delivery Team

Type: Full-time | Permanent

Salary Banding: £55,000 - £65,000 pa + Benefits

Working Arrangement: Hybrid - HQ / Home / Customer Sites

About the Role

Are you a seasoned Project Manager with a passion for delivering complex, enterprise-grade network infrastructure projects? Do you thrive in high-stakes environments where Cisco technologies are at the heart of the solution? If so, this is your opportunity to lead transformative technical projects across the UK and Europe.

We’re looking for a Senior Technical Project Manager to join our dynamic delivery team, driving end-to-end execution of Cisco-based infrastructure solutions. You’ll be the linchpin between engineering, operations, and client stakeholders ensuring every project is delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead full lifecycle delivery of enterprise network projects, with a focus on Cisco technologies (Catalyst, Meraki, SD-WAN, ISE, Wireless, Security).
• Manage multiple concurrent workstreams across engineering and commercial teams.
• Establish robust project governance, success criteria, and stakeholder alignment from day one.
• Own project documentation: scopes, designs, risk registers, plans, and change logs.
• Monitor KPIs including budget, schedule, quality, and client satisfaction.
• Validate technical designs and configurations with engineering teams.
• Oversee off-site staging and on-site deployments across UK / EU client sites.
• Collaborate with internal teams (Design, Service Desk, Finance) for seamless handovers.
• Drive continuous improvement through post-implementation reviews and lessons learned.
• Support pre-sales and design teams with technical scoping and feasibility assessments.

What You’ll Bring

• 3+ years of experience managing enterprise network infrastructure projects.
• Deep technical knowledge of Cisco LAN / WAN, SD-WAN, ISE, Switching, Routing, Wireless. Fortinet / Juniper experience also considered.
• Strong grasp of IP networking fundamentals (VLANs, routing protocols, QoS, segmentation).
• Proven leadership of cross-functional technical teams.
• Commercial acumen: budget management, margin awareness, and client engagement.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and cloud-based project tools.
• High attention to detail and structured documentation skills.
• Willingness to travel and adapt to flexible working hours.

Bonus Points (Desirable)

• Certifications: PRINCE2, APM, Six Sigma, ITIL, Health & Safety.
• Leadership or management qualifications.

Who You Are

• Professional, approachable, and customer focused.
• Reliable, accountable, and proactive.
• A natural leader who inspires confidence and drives results.

Why Join Us?

This is a pivotal role within a Technical Delivery function, offering the chance to shape high-impact network solutions for enterprise clients. You’ll be part of a forward-thinking business experiencing rapid growth, where your expertise will directly influence project success and client satisfaction