Job Description

Senior Project Manager - 12 Month Contract

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential:

• National High School Senior Certificate (or equivalent)
• Graduate or qualified by experience
• Prince 2 Practitioner or PMBok
• Experience in managing global or multi-site IT infrastructure rollouts
• Knowledge of cloud networking and hybrid IT environments

Desirable:

• Negotiation Skills Stakeholder management

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the end-to-end deployment of Cisco networking equipment, including switches, routers, firewalls, and wireless solutions, across multiple locations
• Develop and manage project plans, ensuring milestones and deliverables are met within budget and on schedule
• Maintain and update Project Documentation, including:
  • Business Case
  • Project Management Plan
  • Project Charter
• Coordinate with internal IT teams, vendors, and external stakeholders to facilitate smooth installations and integrations
• Oversee risk management processes, proactively identifying and mitigating deployment challenges
• Lead cross-functional teams to take preventative and corrective action on any program-related issues and escalate as required to ensure client requirements and due dates are met
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and company security policies
• Apply and assure end-to-end Project Methodology, ensuring high-quality results
• Provide clear and timely communication to senior leadership on project progress, risks, and issues
• Manage and track project budgets, ensuring cost-effectiveness and resource optimization
• Facilitate training and knowledge transfer to internal teams for post-deployment support
• Conduct post-implementation reviews and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance future rollouts

EXPERIENCE

• 11 years of experience managing Cisco-based network deployment projects
• Strong knowledge of Cisco products, including networking hardware and software solutions
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or PRINCE2 equivalent certification (valid)
• Experience with ITIL frameworks and service management best practices
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple projects, and meet tight deadlines
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Experience working with third-party vendors and public sector
• Adherence to company policies and procedures