Project Manager
6 month contract
At MBNL, our mission is clear: Managing the Mobile Infrastructure to Enable Digital Britain. As the UK’s largest network-sharing joint venture, we are at the forefront of industry transformation, delivering innovative solutions that shape the future of connectivity.
Our Portfolio Management Group (PMG) is a centre of excellence, driving change and operational delivery across our organisation to meet the evolving needs of our internal customers and shareholders.
We’re looking for a dynamic and experienced Senior Project Manager to oversee the successful delivery of high-impact projects. This role is critical to ensuring our programmes align with shareholder requirements and deliver measurable benefits.
What You’ll do:
* You’ll be responsible for the end-to-end management of complex projects, ensuring delivery to time, cost, and quality standards. Your daily activities will include:
* Project Delivery & Governance - Manage the planning, execution, and closure of projects, ensuring alignment with shareholder goals and MBNL governance.
* Progress & Performance Monitoring - Track milestones, manage risks and interdependencies, and report progress through structured forums and control points.
* Budget & Benefit Management - Forecast and monitor budgets, identify efficiencies, and ensure spend aligns with shareholder value delivery.
* Stakeholder Engagement - Act as the day-to-day agent of the Senior Responsible Owner, managing communications and relationships across senior leadership.
* Methodology & Continuous Improvement - Champion best practices in project and programme management, contributing to the evolution of MBNL’s PMG standards and tools.
What you’ll bring:
* Proven success in managing complex programmes and projects.
* A background in managing the delivery of software and firmware upgrades.
* Strong supplier management experience.
* Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills.
* Ability to resolve conflict and navigate challenging situations.
Nice-to-Have:
* Experience working in a joint venture (JV) environment.
* Telecommunications industry experience
* Understanding of MBNL’s wider role and team interactions
MBNL – building strength through inclusion.
At MBNL we embrace equality, diversity, and inclusion. People are at the heart of everything we do and collectively we strive to create an environment where everyone can flourish. By fostering an inclusive environment, we are championing each other’s uniqueness. Inclusion & Diversity within MBNL will unlock innovation and continue to evolve how we work, to help us deliver world class infrastructure for our Shareholders and their customers.
We will work creatively to offer flexible working arrangements, (like non-standard hours, part-time, remote working). We want to support you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities.
MBNL are proud recipients of the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award, and Disability Confident accredited.
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