Senior Project Manager – 12 Month Contract
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
Desired Skills:
- Manager
- Project
- Senior
- Information Technology