Network Project Manager

Next Ventures; Stockholms kommun; Remote; SEK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Next Ventures is seeking an experienced Network Project Manager to lead large-scale network and infrastructure transformation programmes. You will apply deep networking knowledge with strong leadership to drive initiatives from inception to completion.

The role emphasizes coordinating vendors and cross-functional teams, with focus on governance, risk, and effective stakeholder engagement to deliver strategic technology outcomes.

Qualifications

• 8+ years IT/Telecommunications Project Management experience in enterprise environments.
• Proven track record managing large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Experience coordinating multiple stakeholders across business and technology teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver network and telecommunications transformation programmes.
• Manage large-scale infrastructure and enterprise projects.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Own project planning, execution, governance, risk, and issues.
• Drive delivery using Agile, Hybrid, or traditional methodologies.
• Ensure technical solutions align with business objectives and security requirements.
• Manage project budgets, resources, timelines and dependencies.
• Provide regular reporting to senior leadership.
• Support organisational change management and adoption initiatives.

Skills

Stakeholder mgmt

Project management

Leadership

Agile delivery

Networking concepts

AWS

IT governance

Security awareness

Vendor coordination

Hybrid delivery

Tools

AWS

Job description

Work Model: Remote with occasional travel

Background Check: Required

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Network Project Manager with a strong background in networking and telecommunications to lead large-scale network and infrastructure transformation programmes within a complex enterprise environment.

This opportunity is ideal for a professional who began their career as a Network Engineer and successfully transitioned into Project or Programme Management. You will combine deep technical understanding with strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and delivery management skills to drive strategic technology initiatives from inception through to completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver network and telecommunications transformation programmes.
• Manage large-scale infrastructure and enterprise technology projects.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, vendors, and business stakeholders.
• Own project planning, execution, governance, risk, and issue management.
• Drive successful delivery using Agile, Hybrid, or traditional project methodologies.
• Ensure technical solutions align with business objectives.
• Manage project budgets, resources, timelines, and dependencies.
• Provide regular reporting and status updates to senior leadership.
• Support organisational change management and adoption initiatives.
• Ensure solutions meet operational, quality, and security requirements.

Required Experience

• 8+ years of IT and/or Telecommunications Project Management experience.
• Strong experience managing large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Experience working within complex enterprise environments.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders across business and technology teams.

Technical Knowledge

Candidates should possess strong understanding and experience across:

Telecommunications Networks

• Core Networks
• Access Networks
• Transport Networks

Networking

• IP Networking
• WAN Technologies
• Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Security

• Network Security

Infrastructure & Operations

• Infrastructure Services
• Service Assurance
• IT Operations
• Agile Delivery
• Hybrid Delivery Methodologies
• Resource Management
• Change Management
• Executive Stakeholder Management
• Strategic Planning & Delivery

Preferred Certifications

One or more of the following certifications would be advantageous:

• PMP (Project Management Professional)
• ITIL Foundation
• ITIL Managing Professional
• Agile/Scrum Certifications

Ideal Candidate

We're particularly interested in professionals who:

• Have transitioned from a Network Engineering background into Project Management.
• Possess excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Are comfortable engaging senior business and technical stakeholders.
• Thrive in complex enterprise environments.
• Understand networking technologies while maintaining a strategic delivery perspective.
• Have experience coordinating vendors and cross-functional delivery teams.