Hays are now looking for a Technical Project Manager for one of our local clients:
1. Flexible rate, Outside IR35
2. Remote
3. Network Refresh / Data Migration
OverviewAn organisationpleting a large‑scale network modernisation programme is seeking a Senior Technical Project Management consultant to support the final delivery phase. The focus of this engagement is to provide independent coordination and assurance acrossplex Cisco‑based network and datacentre migrations, ensuring a controlled transition into operational service.
What you'll be doing
4. Provide structured project management and continuity during the final stages of a network transformation programme
5. Coordinate delivery across Cisco SDA campus networking and Cisco ACI datacentre workstreams
6. Work closely with internal infrastructure teams and specialist Cisco partners to plan, sequence, and execute migration activity
7. Oversee campus network and Wi‑Fi cutovers into software‑defined network environments
8. Manage dependencies, milestones, risks, and issues across multiple parallel technical streams
9. Supporternance reporting and financial tracking aligned to agreed approval and control processes
10. Coordinate migration schedules, technical readiness activities, and stakeholdermunications
11. Support the transition from programme delivery into business‑as‑usual operational support
Skills and experience needed
12. Proven experience deliveringplex network or infrastructure transformation programmes
13. Strong working knowledge of Cisco enterprise networking technologies, including:
14. Cisco Software‑Defined Access (SDA)
15. Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI)
16. Understanding of datacentre and platform migrations, including virtualisation and storage technologies
17. Experience working alongside internal infrastructure teams and third‑party Cisco engineering partners
18. Ability to manage technicallyplex migrations and cutover activity within live environments
19. Strong stakeholder engagement skills, including facilitation of technical planning and readiness sessions
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