Project Manager - 12 month FTC

About us:
Wifinity was founded in 2007 to solve a problem - our armed forces were struggling with reliable connectivity. While living in barracks, often in remote locations, ordering a landline and booking in an engineer just wasn’t an option.

And that problem isn’t exclusive to the military, either. Students living in University accommodation, families visiting holiday resorts, or living in shared accommodation and retirement communities.

Conventional home broadband doesn’t always work for them.

Wifinity is different. We offer the same benefits as traditional broadband, such as super-fast speeds, WiFi, and secure and private networks, but none of the downsides. We even offer Pay As You Go and flexible contracts, so customers only pay for what they need without hefty penalties or long contract terms.

We take the complexity out of connectivity.

The opportunity:
The Project Manager is imperative in delivering large complex implementations for our Customers. This is a busy, fast paced role that you can really make your own with the opportunity to implement real change.

We are looking for an individual who enjoys working in a high-paced environment and is able to deliver to tight timescales through innovative and organised methods.

Key areas of focus:
Joining our Implementation teams, you will be responsible for working across multiple projects from beginning to end within the agreed timescale.

You will work with various stakeholders across the business to deliver customer driven projects independently or as part of a wider programme to time, cost, and quality criteria.

Your day to day role will consist of the following responsibilities, and you may be required to carry out further responsibilities at the company's discretion:

• To ensure projects are delivered safely in accordance with Health & Safety legislation, policies, contractual specifications and obligations and manuals;
• Owner of the “Implementation Project” from design and commercial governance approvals through to service transition into ‘In Life’ Operations. You will have multiple projects to manage simultaneously. Projects can be new builds, retrofits, or upgrades and service improvements of existing sites across many sectors including military/defence, public sector, specialist accommodation, or leisure sites;
• To work with the client relationship managers throughout delivery to ensure the client has regularly visibility on status and early warning of any challenges that may prevent delivering in accordance with the order form or contract expectations;
• To ensure resources (both internal and external) are arranged to implement the solution on schedule, sourcing quotes where necessary and ensuring statement of works are in place that are in line with the design and customer requirements for the project;
• To ensure hardware (and materials where necessary) are procured and available to site in accordance with the project plan;
• To ensure all aspects of the solution and services are implemented as per the contractual specifications;
• To identify, log and regularly review risks that would impact project time, budget or quality and be accountable for mitigation strategies where appropriate;
• To ensure all projects undergo a Lessons Learned review; and to participate actively in forums designed to drive standardisation of best practice, process and procedure.

About you:
You will be a passionate and motivated individual with the ability to spin multiple plates (projects) at once! You value an organised approach and are able to take individual tasks upon yourself to complete tasks on time. You are excellent at working with people and always strive to provide a customer driven approach. We are looking for someone that is:

• A motivated team player and leader with a true passion for what you do.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high level attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills with the ability to deliver in line with strict timescales.
• Self-motivated and able to seek information and develop knowledge and skill.
• In possession of a full UK driving licence.
• Able to pass a DBS security check, or for certain projects a higher level clearance.

• Your experience:

• Extensive experience in project management within IT/Telecoms/other relevant sectors.
• In depth knowledge and skills of project management.
• Experience of working with senior management and external customers.
• Knowledge of the telecommunications industry, especially of internet service providers.
  Proficient with Microsoft Office applications ( Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

It would be nice to also have, but not essential...

• Understanding of Data Network Technology – SD-WAN, MPLS, VPN, Internet, Cisco, etc.
• Understanding of managed services.
• Knowledge of managed Network Services, including but not limited to, SD-WAN, MPLS, VPN, security services, LAN/WAN, and cloud is required.
• Experience working to deliver in military/defence, public sector, specialist accommodation, or leisure environments.
  A project management qualification.
• Network Qualifications such as CCNA, JNCIA or other equivalent.
• IOSH Managing Safely.
• PRINCE2, PMP, SCRUM or similar project qualification.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package which includes an ‘Annual Leave Buy & Sell Scheme’, in addition to a remote first working environment, allowing our employees more flexibility when it comes to the importance of a healthy work / life balance. Please be aware that the successful applicant to this role will receive an offer which is subject to the satisfactory completion of a basic level DBS check.

At Wifinity we are committed to providing a positive environment in which individuals do not encounter bullying or harassment on the basis of protected characteristics which are identified by law (including sexual harassment).We are committed to treating candidates and employees with courtesy, dignity and respect.

This advert can be available in other formats (upon request) for those who require it, please contact jobs@wifinity.co.uk for assistance.