Technical Project Manager
Introduction
Investigo are looking for an experienced Project Manager with a technical Telecoms background to
lead the delivery of Gigabit wireless broadband networks through design, build and commissioning.
Telecoms experience is essential, with broadband network implementation being highly beneficial.
Ability and attitude to ‘hit the ground running’ and work to tight deadlines
Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:
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Construct and manage project plans for specific builds in the delivery of rural Gigabit
wireless networks in a variety of locations to required cost, timing and quality
Manage deliverables, their tracking and monitoring, and the quality of completion
Engage with stakeholders across the business and supplier-base, including non-technical
functions, as necessary to ensure achievement of objectives
Maintain records of issues, risks, assumptions and dependencies as they arise and are
progressed, including leading team-wide communication and review as necessary
Produce and maintain progress reports for tracking the above, including highlighting any
issues or risks requiring attention, and supporting programme or business reporting as
necessary
Drive resolution of issues and mitigation of risks with the technical team, programme, and
wider business
Lead regular project and technical reviews, ensuring optimum communication of project
status and next steps
Manage technical and non-technical changes, including engagement with the leadership to
gain approval as appropriate
Demonstrate exemplary business behaviours and clear thinking, working in a structured and
methodical way, to coach and guide the business in best practice ways of working
Skills & Experience Required:
1. Extensive experience of Project Management in a technical Telecoms environment with
ability to interact and lead the non-technical and customer-facing elements
2. Relevant technical university degree or equivalent industry experience
3. Experience of Gigabit wireless networks and their implementation
4. Commercial awareness with regard to costing of projects and their business impact
5. Experience of managing disparate and remote teams
6. Proficiency in using Microsoft Office applications
7. Strong communication and ability to build excellent relationships
8. Strong organisational & time management skills with the ability to work to tight deadlines in
a calm and controlled manner
9. Resilient, persistent and enthusiastic; an individual able to deliver results to agreed time
targets, capable of dealing with changing priorities
10. Adaptable and self-motivating
11. An eye for detail
Experience Preferred:
1. A recognised Project Management certification or qualification
2. A practical problem solver
3. Business & financial acumen and analytical capability
Additional Information
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Likely to be inside IR35, with final status based on a jointly completed status determination
Remote, but with travel (estimated at 10 days per month) to the north London office or
build locations UK-wide
Initial 6-month contract with likelihood to extend for an exceptional candidate