Network Administration jobs in United Kingdom

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The Senior Project Manager is responsible for leading and delivering complex medium to large-scale projects across Digital, IT, Data, or business transformation domains. This role involves managing resources, schedules, budgets, and ensuring adherence to project governance and control frameworks. The successful candidate will be accountable for identifying and mitigating risks, resolving issues, and managing change requests to ensure timely and successful project delivery.

We are looking for 3 Senior Project Managers that span across various client streams.

• 1 - Technical Infrastructure Project Manager - Network and Data Centre
• 1 - Technical Project Manager - Oracle Networking System Upgrade
• 1 - Senior Project Manager - Asset Management (Maximo, Copperleaf, NMS), ERP Implementation

• Plan and design projects, proactively monitor progress, and initiate corrective actions as needed.
• Manage project budgets, track actual and forecasted expenditures, and report to programme management.
• Oversee third-party suppliers and delivery partners to ensure timely fulfilment of obligations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams, vendors, and delivery partners.
• Identify and manage risks and issues that may impact project outcomes.
• Operate change control processes throughout the project lifecycle.
• Track and report interdependencies with other projects and communicate with relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure appropriate resourcing to meet project delivery plans.
• Provide regular progress updates through highlight reports and other agreed reporting mechanisms

• Desirable Certifications: MAPM, Scrum Master, PMP, Prince2

• Proven track record of successful project delivery using PRINCE2 or similar methodologies, with extensive experience in Agile, SCRUM, and Waterfall.
• Strong leadership, communication (written, verbal, and presentation), and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver projects on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Skilled in directing multidisciplinary teams within matrix organisational structures.
• Proficient in resource management and forecasting.
• Strong risk and issue management capabilities, including problem-solving and mitigation strategies.
• Experience engaging with senior stakeholders and client teams.

• Networking: design, deployment, troubleshooting of LAN/WAN, VPNs, routing and switching
• Data centre: provisioning, migrations, capacity planning, vendor management
• SCADA and OT systems: operational knowledge and integration with IT systems
• Oracle Network Management System (NMS): upgrades and lifecycle management
• Asset management and ERP: hands-on experience with Maximo, Copperleaf, NMS, and ERP implementations
• Security and compliance: secure architecture, change control, and utilities-regulatory considerations

• Extensive knowledge of public sector framework contracts (e.g., Crown Commercial Services).
• Extensive previous experience delivering complex projects in large or medium-sized organisations.
• Experience managing large budgets and forecasting.
• Experience working within structured PMO environments and applying defined processes.
• Well-versed in the technology sector.
• Strong background in service/contract management of high-value, complex agreements.
• ITIL v3 or v4 certification.

• Collaborative working environment - we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges
• We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects
• Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses
• Competitive company benefits
• Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo

• As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
• Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
• Communicating and promoting vacancies
• Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
• Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
• Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people

"We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age".

We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive

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