Digital Services Project Manager - Technical

Job Title: Interim Project Manager – Network & Infrastructure Refresh
Organisation: Local Government
Location: Hybrid – 2–3 days per week on-site (London)
Type: Interim / Contract | Immediate Start

Our client is seeking an interim project manager to lead the delivery of its Infrastructure Network Modernisation Programme — a major transformation initiative to enhance digital infrastructure, operational efficiency, and hybrid working capability.

Key Responsibilities

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Manage the phased rollout of a new, cloud-managed network architecture across all sites, including main offices, libraries, and community hubs.

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Oversee multiple technical workstreams: WLAN, LAN, WAN, and Secure Access Service Edge (SASE).

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Coordinate pilot implementations, vendor management, and wide-scale deployment of modern Wi-Fi and network solutions.

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Lead upgrades of end-of-life switches and access points, improving security, scalability, and performance (e.g. Wi-Fi 6/6E, PoE++).

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Drive the transition from legacy networks to a distributed, cloud-first model (Direct Internet Access, SD-WAN overlay, hybrid remote access).

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Collaborate with Procurement teams on purchasing and supplier engagement.

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Manage change through established Change Advisory Board (CAB) processes, ensuring governance and compliance.

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Proactively manage risk, stakeholder engagement, and operational readiness to ensure smooth delivery and minimal disruption.

Context

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The existing environment includes Cisco and Aruba systems, with significant technical debt and single points of failure.

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The programme aims to remove these bottlenecks, adopt zero-trust security principles, and deliver resilient internet access across all sites.

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The delivery approach is agile, with multiple parallel workstreams and a focus on communication, change management, and benefits realisation.

Candidate Profile

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Proven experience delivering large-scale network and infrastructure transformation in complex, multi-site environments.

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Strong understanding of cloud-managed architectures, SD-WAN, SASE, and zero-trust models.

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Experience delivering infrastructure projects within the public sector, ideally local government.

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Deep knowledge of procurement processes, statutory frameworks, and supplier engagement.

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Strong governance, risk management, and stakeholder communication skills.

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Ability to work collaboratively with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and internal teams to deliver solutions on time, within budget, and to required quality standards