Job description
Role: Network Project Manager
Location: London, UK- Hybrid
Duration: Contract Inside IR35
Job Summary:
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Network Project Manager with a strong background in the banking sector and expertise in networking, infrastructure, data centers, and migration projects. The ideal candidate will lead and manage complex network-related projects within the banking environment, ensuring timely, cost-effective, and high-quality delivery. The role will involve coordinating cross-functional teams, managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and ensuring alignment with business goals and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and oversee network, infrastructure, and data center projects from initiation to completion, including design, planning, execution, and migration phases.
- Collaborate with business leaders, internal IT teams, external vendors, and third-party consultants to ensure clear communication, project alignment, and timely delivery.
- Manage the design and implementation of network infrastructure solutions, including LAN/WAN, routing, switching, and firewall configurations.
- Oversee the planning, deployment, and optimization of data center operations, ensuring high availability, scalability, and security.
- Coordinate the migration of network systems, applications, and data across various environments, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
- Risk and Issue Management: Identify project risks and issues, develop mitigation strategies, and ensure they are appropriately addressed throughout the project lifecycle.
- Provide regular project status updates to senior management and stakeholders. Maintain thorough documentation of all project-related activities, changes, and decisions.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in networking, infrastructure, and banking, and apply best practices to improve future project delivery.
Experience:
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- At least 5-7 years of experience in network project management within the banking or financial services sector.
- Proven experience with networking technologies (e.g., routing, switching, firewalls, load balancing).
- Strong background in data center management and migration projects.
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements and security standards relevant to banking and financial services.
- Skills:
- Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills to manage diverse teams and stakeholders.
- Solid understanding of network infrastructure, including IP networks, SD-WAN, cloud solutions, and enterprise architecture.
- Experience with data center operations and cloud migration projects.
- Knowledge of ITIL and other relevant methodologies.
Priyanka Sharma
Senior Delivery Consultant
Office: 02033759240
Email: [email protected]