Operations Project Manager
9 month contract
Reading - 2-3 days per week hybrid
Deliver Change. Drive outcomes. Enable MBNL’s infrastructure transformation
The Operations Project Manager plays a key role in delivering projects that support MBNL’s transformation into an Infrastructure Management Company. Sitting within the People, Programmes & Change directorate, this role is part of the Portfolio Management Group (PMG) Centre of Excellence, working closely with business teams to deliver new services across MBNL’s infrastructure estate
You’ll be accountable for end‑to‑end project delivery—ensuring projects are delivered to time, cost, and quality, while maximising value for MBNL’s shareholders
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Why this role matter
s:MBNL’s ability to manage, maintain, and enhance the UK’s best mobile network depends on disciplined, customer‑centric project delivery. This role ensures that complex initiatives are planned, governed, and delivered consistently supporting strategic change while protecting delivery outcomes. This is a hybrid role, based in Reading, with 2–3 days per week in the offic
e.
What you’ll be here to
do:You’ll manage and deliver projects within MBNL’s portfolio, ensuring strong governance, control, and stakeholder engagement. You’
ll:• Be accountable for delivering projects to agreed time, cost, and quality targ
ets• Establish and manage projects in line with shareholder requirements and MBNL governa
nce• Plan, monitor, and report on progress, risks, issues, and interdependenc
ies• Proactively manage budgets, forecasting, and spend against benef
its• Maintain project coherence, quality, and integrity from initiation to clos
ure• Drive corrective action and recovery where delivery is at r
isk• Support the PMG by adhering to portfolio standards, policies, and templa
tes
Who we’re looking
for:You’re a delivery‑focused project manager with strong planning, risk management, and stakeholder engagement skills. You’re comfortable driving delivery in complex environments and ensuring business adoption of change. You’ll h
* ave:Experience of managing business-related change and transformation proje
* cts.Excellent stakeholder management skills, with confidence working across delivery partners and senior stakehold
* ers.Highly organised, outcome-focused, and comfortable operating in delivery-critical phases of proje
* cts.Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication sk
* illsPRINCE2, APMP, or equivalent project management qualifica
tion
If you also have the following, we’re especially interested in talking to
* you:Experience within telecommunications or infrastructure environm
ents.