Technical Project Manager - Network

Essential Job Functions

• Lead end to end delivery of network programmes, including large scale network migrations, data centre network implementations and global infrastructure upgrades.
• Manage planning, execution, and coordination of cabling activities, ISP provisioning, circuit installation, and network redundancy solutions.
• Oversee firmware upgrade cycles across firewalls, switches, and wireless infrastructure to ensure standardisation and compliance.
• Coordinate closely with cross functional teams (Network Operations, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure, Site Operations, etc.) to ensure seamless project execution.
• Drive stakeholder management across multiple regions, providing clear communication, progress reporting, risk assessments, and escalation management.
• Manage vendor relationships, including onboarding process, contract discussions, delivery timelines, and performance oversight.
• Oversee project financials, including budgeting, forecasting, cost tracking, and invoice reconciliation.
• Develop and maintain project documentation (plans, timelines, risks, dependencies, change management records).
• Ensure compliance with organisational standards, change management processes, and security requirements.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and contribute to the continuous enhancement of project delivery frameworks.

Preferred Tooling Experience

• Project Management Tools: ClickUp (preferred), Jira, Asna, Smartsheet or similar
• Network vendor technologies: Fortinet (Fortigate, Forimanager, FortiAnalyser), Palo Alto, Cisco (Catalyst, Meraki, Nexus) Arista
• Supporting Platform: Confluence, ServiceNow, Sharepoint, MS Teams

Job Requirements

• Proven experience managing end to end network infrastructure projects or programmes in enterprise scale environments.
• Strong understanding of core networking concepts: routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs, wireless, redundancy, BGP, OSPF, load balancing, etc.
• Hands on experience delivering projects involving data centre network deployments, cabling, ISP circuits, or global network upgrades.
• Demonstrated ability to manage cross functional stakeholders and communicate technical concepts to non technical audiences.
• Solid vendor management skills, including coordination of contractors, MSPs, and third party partners.
• Strong financial management capability (budget tracking, forecasting, capital/operational expenditure oversight).
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong documentation skills and experience using structured project governance frameworks.
• Ability to work across global time zones and engage with teams in APAC, EMEA, and NA.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience.
• Certifications such as:
• PMP, Prince2, or Agile/Scrum certification
• Networking certifications (CCNA/CCNP, NSE4+, PCNSE)
• Experience supporting high availability or mission critical environments (e.g., data centres).
• Prior experience working in globally distributed teams.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity principles and best practices.