Senior Technical Project Manager

Langham Recruitment; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency specializing in technical roles is seeking a Senior Technical Project Manager to lead infrastructure transformation projects including SD-WAN and LAN upgrades. The role requires proven experience in managing large-scale projects and knowledge of satellite connectivity technologies. The successful candidate will benefit from a hybrid working model, competitive salary of £70-75K plus bonus and additional perks including healthcare and pension schemes.

Benefits

Healthcare

Share Scheme

Pension

Private Medical

Dental insurance / eyecare

Discounts

Buy extra holiday

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing large-scale infrastructure projects, including SD-WAN and LAN deployments.
• Strong understanding of satellite connectivity technologies.
• Expertise in identity and access management protocols.

Responsibilities

• Lead infrastructure transformation projects.
• Evaluate and implement satellite connectivity solutions.
• Manage vendors and third-party providers for solutions.

Skills

Project Management

Infrastructure projects

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Risk management

Education

Project management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2)

Tools

SD-WAN

LAN

Starlink

Job description

Senior Technical Project Manager - Infrastructure Focus

£70-75K + 5% bonus + £500/month car or car allowance. Hybrid working – 3 days a week onsite in Solihull.

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Technical Project Manager with a strong background in infrastructure projects. This role will lead initiatives to refresh and modernize network architecture, including SD-WAN and LAN upgrades, and explore satellite connectivity solutions such as Starlink to address regional and site connectivity challenges. The successful contract Project Manager will play a key role in building a future‑proof infrastructure that supports secure, reliable, and fast technology adoption for innovative business applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead infrastructure transformation projects, including SD-WAN and LAN refresh across all regions and sites.
• Evaluate and implement satellite connectivity solutions (e.g., Starlink) to improve site connectivity.
• Ensure robust identity and access management practices across all systems and sites.
• Oversee security measures for construction sites and regional offices to safeguard data and operations.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to align infrastructure capabilities with digital transformation goals.
• Manage vendors and third-party providers to deliver secure and scalable infrastructure solutions.
• Develop and maintain project plans, budgets, and timelines for infrastructure initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with security standards and regulatory requirements throughout project delivery.

Experience & Qualifications

• Proven Project Manager experience managing large‑scale infrastructure projects, including SD-WAN and LAN deployments across multi‑sites.
• Strong understanding of satellite connectivity technologies and their application in remote environments.
• Expertise in identity and access management and site‑level security protocols.
• Knowledge of future‑proofing infrastructure to support emerging technologies and digital transformation.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Project management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) preferred.
• Programme Management experience is desirable.

Salary and Benefits:

• £70,000 - £75,000 + 5% bonus + £6K car or allowance
• Flexible hours
• Hybrid Working – 3 days onsite is mandatory
• Healthcare
• Share Scheme
• Pension
• Private Medical
• Dental insurance / eyecare
• Discounts
• Buy extra holiday