Project Manager (Network & Telecoms)

TN United Kingdom; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

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Client:

Sword Group

Location:

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

74f716517458

Job Views:

4

Posted:

30.03.2025

Expiry Date:

14.05.2025

Job Description:

Sword is a leading provider of business technology solutions within the Energy, Public and Finance Sectors, driving real transformation change within our clients. We use proven technology, specialist teams and domain expertise to build solid technical foundations across platforms, data and business applications. We have a passion for using technology to solve business problems, working in partnership with our clients to help in achieving their goals.

The IT Project Manager is responsible for delivering overall project objectives and specific team deliverables, by the planning of project activities and executing assigned tasks/work within the expected quality standards, to ensure the project is a success.

Here's what the role will look like...

• Effectively manage complex Network and Telecoms projects, drive operational efficiency, and deliver successful outcomes.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Manage the day-to-day activities of project teams.
• Ensure project teams stay on task and on schedule.
• Act as the primary point of contact between project teams and clients.
• Monitor project progress and report on project status to upper management.
• Identify project risks and develop risk mitigation plans.
• Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards.
• Streamline governance and efficient risk mitigation processes.
• Threat analysis / threat modelling and vulnerabilities management.

Requirements

Here are the key skills and experience relevant to this role:

• The Networks and Telecoms Project Manager will bring a combination of technical knowledge, project management expertise, industry-specific experience, and strong leadership skills.
• Demonstrated experience in delivering infrastructure and telecoms orientated implementation projects.
• Project Planning: Demonstrated experience in developing comprehensive project plans, including scope, timeline, resources, and budget management.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Proven track record of effectively communicating with and managing stakeholders, including clients, vendors, and internal teams.
• Risk Management: Ability to identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure successful project delivery.
• Quality Assurance: Experience in implementing quality control measures to ensure project outcomes meet or exceed industry standards.
• Sector Knowledge: Experience in the energy industry.
• Project Management certified.

At Sword, our core values and culture are based on caring about our people, investing in training and career development and building inclusive teams where we are all encouraged to contribute to achieve success.

We offer comprehensive benefits designed to support your professional development and enhance your overall quality of life. In addition to a Competitive Salary, here's what you can expect as part of our benefits package:

Personalised Career Development: We create a development plan customised to your goals and aspirations, with a range of learning and development opportunities within a culture that encourages growth.

Flexible working: Flexible work arrangements to support your work-life balance. We can’t promise to always be able to meet every request, however are keen to discuss your individual preferences to make it work where we can.

A Fantastic Benefits Package: This includes generous annual leave allowance, enhanced family friendly benefits, pension scheme, access to private health, well-being, and insurance schemes, an employee assistance programme, discounted cash plan and more.

At Sword we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, ensuring that all applicants receive fair and equal consideration for employment, regardless of whether they meet every requirement. If you don’t tick all the boxes but feel you have some of the relevant skills and experience we’re looking for, please do consider applying and highlight your transferable skills and experience. We embrace diversity in all its forms, valuing individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity or reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Your perspective and potential are important to us.

If we can do anything to help make the hiring process more accessible, please let our talent acquisition team know when you apply so we can support any adjustments.