Technical project manager

Technical Project Manager (Data Network Implementation Specialist) We are excited to be working with an established asset management company based in Birmingham who are looking to bring in a Technical Project Manager! This opportunity will allow you to work with a variety of internal departments, teams and stakeholders. This organisation operate in a greenfield esk manor, with an exciting pace and creativity mixed with collaboration is a mixture for success! Position Overview: As the Technical Project Manager for Data Network Implementation, you will play a crucial role in supporting our Data Network provider throughout the project life cycle. Your responsibilities will span from initial planning and design to execution, deployment, and optimisation of the new data network infrastructure. Working closely with cross-functional site-based teams, stakeholders, and external vendors, you will ensure the successful delivery of a robust and scalable data network infrastructure. Key Responsibilities: Project Planning and Strategy: Collaborate with the Data Network provider to develop a comprehensive project plan encompassing scope, objectives, timelines, and milestones. Your focus will involve engaging our sites in activities such as initial surveys, installation, and rollout plans. Technical Leadership: Offer technical support and guidance in network architecture, design, and implementation as needed. Collaborate with both external Data Network providers and internal business departments to ensure alignment with technical specifications, standards, and best practices. Risk Management: Identify potential risks, issues, and dependencies that may affect project delivery. Develop mitigation strategies and contingency plans to minimise disruptions and ensure project success. Resource Allocation: Ensure site-based resources are engaged and available to support project activities and deliverables. Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to optimise resource utilisation and maintain project momentum. Stakeholder Communication: Regularly communicate project status, progress, and key milestones to stakeholders, executive leadership, and project sponsors. Facilitate meetings, workshops, and presentations to gather feedback and address concerns effectively. Quality Assurance: Establish quality assurance processes and metrics to monitor the performance and reliability of the data network infrastructure. Ensure regular testing, validation, and performance analysis are conducted by the Data Network provider to meet contract outcomes, industry standards, and regulatory requirements. Change Management: Manage change requests and modifications to project scope, schedule, or budget. Evaluate impacts on project objectives and stakeholders and implement change control procedures as necessary. Documentation and Reporting: Ensure accurate project documentation, including project plans, technical specifications, risk registers, and status reports, is produced by the supplier #39;s project team. Provide timely updates to relevant stakeholders and governance committees.Qualifications: Proven experience as a Technical Project Manager or similar role, preferably in network infrastructure projects. Strong technical background in networking technologies, protocols, and architectures (e.g., TCP/IP, LAN/WAN, VPN, SD-WAN). Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools (e.g., Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, JIRA, MS Project). Relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, CCNA, CCNP) are a plus. Benefits