Job Title: Project Manager – SC Cleared / Eligible (Telecom & Network Cutover)
Location: Wokingham, UK – 5 days onsite
Contract Type: 6-month Contract
Rate: £380/day (Inside IR35)
About the Role:
We are seeking a skilled Project Manager to lead end-to-end cutover activities for telecom, network, and infrastructure transitions for a confidential client. You will plan, coordinate, and execute cutover strategies, ensuring minimal downtime and compliance with security and operational requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop and execute detailed cutover plans for pre-cutover, cutover day, and post-cutover activities.
* Coordinate multi-functional teams, including Testing, Data, Infrastructure, Security, and Network teams.
* Manage telecom circuit transitions, including ordering, tracking, and bandwidth evaluation.
* Ensure system readiness and perform post-cutover validation and smoke testing.
* Maintain comprehensive documentation, cutover logs, and stakeholder communications.
Required Skills & Experience:
* Bachelor’s degree in IT, Engineering, Telecommunications, or related field.
* 5–10 years’ experience in Cutover Management, Program Deployment, or Network/Telecom transitions.
* Proven experience managing multi-stakeholder/global cutover events.
* Strong understanding of telecom systems, circuit management, and bandwidth planning.
* Excellent project management skills, including schedule management, risk mitigation, and stakeholder communication.
Other Requirements:
* Security Clearance (SC) or eligibility for SC clearance.
* Must be onsite in Wokingham 5 days a week.
Diversity & Inclusion:
We are committed to accessibility and diversity in recruitment. Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply