Project Manager - Telecoms

First Point Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

First Point Group is seeking an experienced Telecoms Project Manager in London to lead complex wireless network deployments and system integration across mission-critical networks.

You will manage scope, schedules, budgets and KPIs while serving as the main client contact and coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of project management experience in telecommunications.
• Strong understanding of mobile network deployments (GSM/UMTS/LTE/5G).
• Experience managing telecommunications network deployment and system integration projects.
• Technical background in telecommunications support, engineering or system integration.
• Strong customer-facing experience (5+ years).
• Prince2 or PMI certification would be advantageous.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple telecommunications projects from initiation through to delivery and closure.
• Oversee project scope, schedules, budgets, resources and quality, ensuring contractual commitments and customer expectations are met.
• Manage wireless network deployment and system integration activities, working closely with technical and engineering teams.
• Monitor project KPIs, financial performance and delivery milestones, identifying and addressing risks or deviations.
• Act as the primary customer contact, building strong relationships and managing expectations, escalations and operational reviews.
• Coordinate internal teams, subcontractors and external stakeholders to ensure effective project delivery.
• Provide regular project status reports, forecasts and performance updates to senior management and customers.
• Identify opportunities to improve delivery performance, quality, processes and profitability.
• Support the transition of completed projects into operational support.

Skills

Project management

Telecommunications

Wireless networks

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Client-facing

Risk management

Delivery optimization

Job description

Project Manager – Telecoms / Wireless Networks

Location: London (Hybrid Working)

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

Start Date: ASAP

The Opportunity

An established international telecommunications technology business is looking for an experienced Telecoms Project Manager to join its UK team in London, managing the delivery of multiple complex telecommunications projects within the mission-critical networks sector.

The successful candidate will combine strong project management capabilities with a solid technical understanding of telecommunications, particularly wireless network deployments and system integration.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple telecommunications projects from initiation through to successful delivery and closure.
• Oversee project scope, schedules, budgets, resources and quality, ensuring contractual commitments and customer expectations are met.
• Manage wireless network deployment and system integration activities, working closely with technical and engineering teams.
• Monitor project KPIs, financial performance and delivery milestones, identifying and addressing risks or deviations.
• Act as the primary customer contact, building strong relationships and managing expectations, escalations and operational reviews.
• Coordinate internal teams, subcontractors and external stakeholders to ensure effective project delivery.
• Provide regular project status reports, forecasts and performance updates to senior management and customers.
• Identify opportunities to improve delivery performance, quality, processes and profitability.
• Support the transition of completed projects into operational support.
• At least 10 years' project management experience within the telecommunications industry.
• Strong understanding of mobile network deployments, ideally including GSM/UMTS/LTE/5G.
• Experience managing telecommunications network deployment and system integration projects.
• Ideally, a technical background in telecommunications support, engineering or system integration before progressing into project management.
• Proven experience managing multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Strong customer-facing experience, with at least five years in a client-facing role.
• Experience managing project KPIs, budgets, financial forecasts, risks and contractual deliverables.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Highly organised, proactive and capable of delivering results in challenging environments.
• Prince2 or PMI project management certification would be advantageous.
• Must have the right to work in the UK.

What's on Offer?

• Permanent, full-time opportunity.
• Hybrid working, with an office based in London.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• International projects within critical telecommunications infrastructure.
• Ongoing training, professional development and career progression.
• Travel requirements of up to 20%.