Senior Project Manager

AxiaMetrics LLP; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications consultancy in London is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to oversee a high-profile engagement with a major client. You will manage project delivery, align technical requirements with business needs, and foster strong relationships with stakeholders. The ideal candidate has a robust telecommunications background, excels in stakeholder management, and possesses strong leadership skills. Regular client office visits in London are required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Project Manager or Engagement Manager within telecommunications.
• Strong technical understanding of telco environments - BRM & ECE knowledge preferred.
• Strong background in delivering complex IT/Telco projects.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary engagement manager for the customer.
• Manage the full project lifecycle, including planning, execution, and reporting.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customer stakeholders.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Technical understanding in telecom

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to act as the Engagement Manager for a high-profile ongoing project with a leading telecommunications customer. The role will be based in London, with regular visits to the client's offices required. You will be responsible for leading the project delivery, managing senior customer stakeholders, and ensuring alignment between technical requirements and business objectives. Given the customer's highly technical background, the ideal candidate will bring strong technical acumen in telco environments (preferably BRM & ECE), combined with proven stakeholder management and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary engagement manager for the customer, ensuring smooth communication and delivery alignment.
• Manage the full project lifecycle, including planning, execution, and reporting against agreed timelines and deliverables.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customer stakeholders at all levels.
• Translate complex technical requirements into actionable project plans.
• Lead and coordinate project teams, ensuring accountability and successful delivery.
• Mitigate risks, resolve issues, and drive continuous improvement throughout the engagement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Project Manager or Engagement Manager within the telecommunications sector.
• Strong technical understanding of telco environments - BRM & ECE knowledge preferred.
• Excellent stakeholder management and customer-facing skills, with the ability to work with technically minded client teams.
• Strong background in delivering complex IT/Telco projects.
• Based in London or nearby, with the ability to attend customer offices regularly.
• Strong organisational, communication, and leadership skills.