Senior Project Manager (Networks and Connectivity - Manchester)

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of network and connectivity solutions is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee infrastructure projects across the UK. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge in network technologies and manage multiple stakeholders effectively, ensuring projects are completed on time and within scope. This hybrid role offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits in a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Private medical

Income protection

Enhanced pension

33 days holiday

Hybrid working model

Dog-friendly workplace culture

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience managing IT or telecoms infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi, and security protocols.
• Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of complex infrastructure projects.
• Act as the main point of contact for clients.
• Maintain rigorous project governance and documentation.

Skills

Project Management

Network Technologies

Stakeholder Engagement

Risk Management

Education

PRINCE2 Practitioner Certification

MSP or Similar Qualifications

Tools

MS Project

Monday.com

Trello

Smartsheet

Job description

Job Description

Project Manager – Infrastructure Delivery | Business Connectivity & Network Solutions

Drive end-to-end project success, champion customer experience, and lead complex infrastructure rollouts across the UK.

A leading provider of network and connectivity solutions is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join their growing team. Leading with an innovative approach and customer-centric mindset, this organisation is rapidly expanding - making it an exciting time to get involved and help shape mission-critical projects from initiation to handover.

Location: Manchester or Solihull (hybrid, 3 days per week onsite)

Package: £65,000 to £85,000 base + excellent benefits (including private medical, income protection, and enhanced pension)

The Role

As a Project Manager within the delivery function, you’ll take ownership of a wide range of infrastructure projects—including WAN, LAN, Wi-Fi, and Network Security implementations. From early engagement through to completion, you’ll ensure every aspect runs to time, scope, and budget, while maintaining best-in-class customer service throughout.

This role will suit someone with proven experience in telecoms or IT infrastructure environments, who’s confident managing multiple stakeholders and coordinating technical teams with precision and clarity.

Your Key Responsibilities…

• Lead end-to-end delivery of complex infrastructure projects—owning scoping, planning, resourcing, risk management, and reporting (LAN, WAN, Wifi, Networking)
• Act as the main point of contact for clients, ensuring regular updates and seamless coordination across internal teams
• Maintain rigorous project governance including SoWs, RAID logs, PIDs, and full project documentation
• Champion stakeholder relationships, delivering a professional, responsive experience from start to finish
• Manage handover to support, ensuring Service Desk teams are fully briefed and ready to maintain service continuity
• Drive continuous improvement, hitting key milestones, internal KPIs, and ensuring knowledge transfer is smooth and complete

What You’ll Bring…

• 5+ years’ experience managing IT or telecoms infrastructure projects
• Strong knowledge of network technologies: LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi, and security protocols
• PRINCE2 Practitioner certification (MSP or similar qualifications a bonus)
• Proficient with project tools like MS Project, Monday.com, Trello, or Smartsheet
• Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail and planning discipline
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills
• Solid working knowledge of the full Microsoft Office suite
• Eligibility for BPSS and other security clearance checks

Why This Role?

• Competitive salary with a clear progression path
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Hybrid working model and flexibility around core hours
• Comprehensive benefits including private healthcare, income protection, and enhanced pension
• Choice of two modern office locations—and a dog-friendly workplace culture
• Join a forward-thinking, privately-owned business that avoids red tape and empowers its people to make an impact