IT Project Manager - Telecommunications/Hybrid/Bracknell/Outside IR35 at Boost Talent, Newbury, 3 Months, £450 per day

IT Project Manager - Telecommunications

3 Month contract

Hybrid

Outside IR35

Please note: Telecommunications (Telco) experience is a mandatory requirement and applications without this background will not be considered.

We are looking for an experienced TELCO IT Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex technology and business transformation projects within a telecommunications environment. This role will oversee end-to-end project delivery, working closely with technical teams, suppliers and senior stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full project lifecycle from initiation through to delivery and operational handover.
• Create and maintain project plans, roadmaps, budgets, timelines and resource plans.
• Lead multiple workstreams across business, technology and third-party suppliers.
• Manage project governance, RAID logs, risks, issues, dependencies and change control.
• Own project budgets, forecasts and reporting, including CAPEX and OPEX management.
• Produce steering committee updates and executive-level reporting.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders, suppliers and delivery teams.
• Lead technology transformation projects across enterprise systems, cloud, infrastructure and digital platforms.
• Ensure successful testing, deployment, business readiness and transition into BAU.

Essential Experience

• Mandatory telecommunications (Telco) industry experience.
• Proven track record delivering large-scale IT projects within a telecoms environment.
• Strong project governance, budget management and risk management experience.
• Experience managing senior stakeholders, suppliers and cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of cloud technologies, systems integration, infrastructure and enterprise applications.
• Experience working in Agile, Waterfall or hybrid delivery environments.
• Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.

Desirable Qualifications

• PRINCE2 Practitioner
• PMP or APM
• Agile/Scrum certifications
• Cloud certifications

What's Needed to Succeed

• Ability to deliver projects on time, within budget and to agreed scope.
• Strong stakeholder management and supplier engagement skills.
• Experience driving business and technology change within a fast-paced telecoms organisation.

Please note: Telecommunications (Telco) experience is a mandatory requirement and applications without this background will not be considered.