Delivery Manager

Role: Delivery Manager

Duration: 12 Months
Location: Manchester (3 days per week onsite)
Day Rate: £410 Inside IR35

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Delivery Manager to lead the deployment of telecommunications network infrastructure projects, supporting the rollout of indoor connectivity solutions across a large-scale mobile network environment.

You will take ownership of projects from initial survey through to final handover into operations, ensuring delivery is achieved safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality standards. Working closely with suppliers, contractors and internal stakeholders, you will play a key role in delivering critical network enhancements and optional service capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end delivery of network deployment projects from survey through to operational handover.
• Ensure projects are delivered to agreed timelines, budgets and quality standards.
• Coordinate and manage supplier and contractor delivery activities.
• Oversee fibre connectivity and third-party service delivery dependencies.
• Maintain accurate project information across relevant tools and systems.
• Forecast and manage project-related equipment and stock requirements.
• Ensure network build data is completed accurately to support successful first-time activation.
• Track project progress and provide regular governance and stakeholder reporting.
• Identify and manage risks, issues and dependencies throughout the project lifecycle.
• Work collaboratively across technical, operational and commercial teams to drive successful outcomes.

Essential Experience

• Proven experience delivering telecommunications infrastructure or mobile network deployment projects.
• Strong delivery or project management background within a complex, fast-paced environment.
• Experience managing suppliers, contractors and third-party delivery partners.
• Knowledge of network rollout activities, site delivery and infrastructure deployment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, including presenting updates to senior leadership.
• Experience producing governance reports, project forecasts and delivery updates.
• Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.

Desirable Experience

• Experience delivering indoor coverage solutions, in-building connectivity projects, small cells or distributed antenna systems (DAS).
• Knowledge of mobile network technologies including 4G, 5G, RAN or BTS deployment.
• Familiarity with telecommunications deployment and site management tools.
• Understanding of fibre delivery and connectivity provisioning processes.

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