Project Manager

Seeking an IT Infrastructure Project Manager with specific experience in delivering Network projects, particularly Wi-Fi & LAN. Experience delivering HPE Aruba switches, Access Points, DHCP rollouts, device re-IP Addressing and working with Estates teams highly desirable.

Must have a proven track record of;

• Utilising project management methodologies (waterfall)
• Leading IT infrastructure projects from idea through all phases of delivery into implementation and BAU handover
• Bringing in good practice to support project delivery and delivering successful projects
• Supporting and working with stakeholders to gather project requirements
• Guiding technical teams through project delivery phases
• Being able to bridge the gap between technical aspects of the project and what the project means to end users / customers
• Establishing strong relationships with non-technical customers & stakeholders, end users, internal infrastructure technical teams, IT architects and 3rd party suppliers
•  3rd party engagement, tendering and contract management
• Displaying Project Management competencies i.e. financial management, planning, risk, issue and dependency management,

Delivery of Network projects experience is essential.

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status.  All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.         

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk.

Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Sam Johnson

Email: sam.johnson@manchester.ac.uk 

General enquiries:

Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

Technical support:

https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.