Project Manager

Convergence Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Convergence Group in Manchester is seeking a Project Manager to own customer projects across our LAN and WAN portfolio, including Wi‑Fi, SD‑WAN and Security, delivering impact at pace and shaping how our clients connect and operate. You’ll manage multiple projects in a fast-moving environment, build forecasts and plans, and keep delivery on track with governance, RAID logs, SoWs and regular updates.

Strong collaboration with customers and internal teams is essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of delivering complex IT/Telecom infrastructure projects.
• Proven track record of delivering on time and within budget.
• Experience with WAN, SD‑WAN, LAN and Wi‑Fi solutions.
• Familiarity with Waterfall/Agile/hybrid approaches.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outcomes that matter for the business and all stakeholders.
• Own the full project lifecycle from initiation to handover with clear forecasts and plans.
• Manage budgets and maintain delivery schedules using established governance.
• Run kick-offs, workshops and regular updates to keep stakeholders aligned.
• Build trusted relationships with customers and cross‑functional teams to steer delivery.
• Identify and mitigate risks, keep RAID logs and maintain proper documentation.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Tools

Monday.com

MS Project

Excel

Job description

At Convergence Group, we’ve spent over 20 years quietly powering some of the UK’s most complex networks - and now we’re growing fast. We’re looking for a Project Manager to take ownership of customer projects across our LAN and WAN portfolio, including Wi‑Fi, SD‑WAN, and Security, delivering impact at pace and helping shape the way our clients connect and operate.

What it’s really like here

The pace and intensity are higher than most environments in our sector. The workload is typically around 30% greater than many people will have experienced elsewhere - not because we are chaotic, but because we are ambitious and constantly building. We grow organically and through acquisition, continuously integrating, improving and raising the bar. The landscape evolves, priorities shift, and expectations rise. If you prefer a predictable, static environment, this probably won’t feel comfortable. If you are energised by growth, movement and high standards, it can be deeply rewarding.

Your strengths will have a bigger platform here - and you will be stretched behaviourally more than in most environments. We value respectful honesty: anyone can challenge an idea; hierarchy doesn’t protect thinking and getting it right matters more than being right. Ego doesn’t perform well here; curiosity, learning and ownership do. We hire people who are already strong at their craft - the stretch at Convergence Group is navigating pace, complexity and constant evolution. This environment isn’t for everyone, but for the right person it offers an exceptional opportunity for impact, growth and accelerated development.

What you’ll be doing as our Project Manager

• Deliver outcomes that matter - Our Project Managers focus on delivering outcomes that support the wider business goals. They drive progress, coordinate stakeholders, and ensure projects move forward while staying aligned with our strategic priorities.
• Understand our solutions - Develop a strong understanding of LAN, WAN, Wi‑Fi, SD‑WAN, and Security offerings so you can confidently represent our services throughout delivery.
• Own the full project lifecycle - Manage multiple projects in a fast-moving environment, leading each project from initiation to handover. You’ll build clear forecasts and plans, manage budgets, and keep delivery on track using tools like Monday.com and methodologies like Waterfall and PRINCE2.
• Bring people together - Run kick-offs, workshops, and regular updates ensuring stakeholders remain aligned. You’ll confidently present progress to both internal and customers.
• Build trusted relationships - Work closely with customers and cross-functional teams, acting as a supportive, insightful advisor who helps steer delivery in the right direction.
• Solve problems before they grow - Stay ahead of risks, handle challenging conversations when needed, and maintain clear documentation including RAID logs, PID’s, SoW’s and action logs sharp to keep projects moving.
• Maintain governance and control - Follow best-practice processes, uphold governance standards, interpret and validate order forms to ensure alignment with project scope, and manage resources and change requests to keep projects organised and compliant.

What we’re looking for

• 5+ years’ experience delivering complex infrastructure projects within IT or Telecoms environments
• A proven track record of managing multiple projects and delivering on time and within budget
• Experience with projects delivering WAN, SD‑WAN, LAN, and Wi‑Fi solutions
• Strong understanding of Waterfall, Agile, or hybrid approaches
• PRINCE2 Practitioner, PMP, MSP or similar (a bonus, not a must)
• Experience in project management tools e.g. Monday.com or MS Project and Excel etc.