Job Specifications
Job Title: Project Manager - FWA (9 Months FTC)
Location: Midlands (Droitwich)
Job Type: Full-Time (40 hours per week) (Hybrid)
Salary: Up to £55,000 Per Annum
Job Summary:
The Project Manager will report to the Programme Manager and be responsible for planning, executing, and managing projects related to network and wireless infrastructure. You will be a detail-oriented, results-driven individual who can work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions on time and within budget. This is a hands-on role that requires both technical expertise and the ability to work closely with the business to understand their needs and provide tailored solutions.
Responsibilities
Plan, execute and manage complex projects related to network and wireless infrastructure, including Access Technologies (wireless), Network Topography and Physical Infrastructure, BSS/OSS systems, security and other related technologies
Develop project plans, schedules, and budgets that ensure successful project delivery.
Work closely with cross-functional teams, including sales, engineering, operations, and business units, to ensure successful project execution.
Identify project risks and develop mitigation plans to minimize project risk.
Communicate project status, progress, and issues to stakeholders, including senior management.
Manage vendor relationships, including contract negotiations and vendor performance management.
Develop and maintain project documentation, including project plans, schedules, status reports, and other project-related documents.
Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards and customer requirements.
Monitor project expenses and manage project budgets.
Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures, including security and privacy policies.
Key Skills
Project Management – proven project management skills
Results Orientation – Focussing attention on key objectives and driving effective outcomes
Problem Solving - Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills
Initiative – Engaging in pro proactive behaviour, seizing opportunities
Thoroughness – Seeking completeness and accuracy
Learning Agility – Quickly understanding and applying information, concepts and strategies
Efficiency orientation – Looking for the best use of resources
Planning & Organisation - Excellent planning and organisational skills, resilient with the ability to successfully manage conflicting priorities.
Collaboration - Confident and comfortable in coordinating and influencing multiple stakeholders, working collaboratively to deliver business results.
Essential
5+ years of experience in project management of network and infrastructure projects.
Project management certification, such as PMP or Prince2.
Knowledge of network infrastructure, design, and implementation
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Advanced degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
Ability to travel as needed
Airband Benefits
Competitive Salary
25 days of paid leave a year rising to 30 plus bank holidays with service.
5% Airband pension plus a minimum 3% employee contribution.
Customer referral bonus - a thank you for every customer you send our way.
We offer hybrid working – a mix of working from home and in the office.
Free Broadband - If you are in our coverage, you can benefit from free broadband with us!
Cycle to work, Tech scheme, Healthcare and medical insurance. Dental care, and Health cash fund (dependent on the length of service)
Airshare (employee discount platform) - discounts on everyday shopping, weekly groceries, holidays, the list is endless - save up to £1,000 a year!
Refer a friend reward scheme
Pre-employment checks
Please note that you are required to have the right to work in the UK and we request satisfactory references as part of our recruitment process. A DBS check may be required for a number of our roles, particularly those that are customer-facing. Also, a driving licence may be required for positions that require you to be out in the field as part of the role.
Recruitment agency support is not required at this time.
About the Company
Founded in 2009, Airband is an independent internet service provider bringing superfast broadband to homes, business and industry in rural and hard-to-reach areas, with a rapidly growing specialism in community broadband projects.
We are proud to work with the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport, BDUK, local authorities and communities to build high availability infrastructure that residents, businesses and other ISPs can access to help overcome the UK’s digital divide.
We have an extensive wireless network and ...
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