Project Manager IT / Wi-Fi

Preston | Job ID: 2112 | £30,000 + benefits per year

Role Details

We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager IT / Wi-Fi to join our team.

Location: Preston, PR4 0HF

Salary: £30,000, plus benefits and on-call allowance (dependent on experience)

Hours: 40 hours (Monday to Friday)

Founded in 2002, Infinium are an experienced team of IT & Wi-Fi specialists supporting Holiday Parks across the UK. Due to a truly exciting period of growth and we are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Project Manager to join our team.

Project management responsibilities include the coordination and completion of projects on time, within budget and scope, and overseeing all aspects of project delivery. This will include setting deadlines, assigning responsibilities, monitoring progress, and reporting to stakeholders in a regular and timely fashion.

Project Manager – Key Responsibilities:

Act as line manager to a small number of Field Engineers.

Manage engineer time and engineering schedules.

Coordinate internal resources and third parties/suppliers for the smooth execution of multiple projects of varying sizes

Manage projects within given constraints of scope, schedule, budget, and quality through the duration of the project

Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs using appropriate verification techniques

Report project performance to all relevant stakeholders, in line with agreed timescales and milestones

Perform risk and issue management to minimise project risks

Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation

Meet with clients to take detailed ordering briefs and clarify specific requirements of each project

Meet budgetary objectives and adjust project constraints based on financial analysis

Develop comprehensive project plans to be shared with clients as well as other team members

Ensure completion documentation and hand over to both the client and the support service is executed efficiently and on a timely basis

Ensure all projects are conducted in line with company Health & Safety policy

Act as weekend on-call Duty Manager, as part of a rota. It will be necessary to work occasional bank holidays (typically 1 per year).

Any additional duties that may be required.

Project Manager – You:

Proven analytical and decision-making abilities

Exceptional communication skills both written and verbal

Ability to communicate with internal and external stakeholders from junior level to director level

‘Can do’ approach to the job, especially when faced with demanding deadlines

Ability to establish cordial and productive working relationships on a longer-term basis

Have an ethos of continuous improvement, with a willingness to learn

In-depth understanding of project methodologies, tools & techniques

Excellent organisational skills including attention to detail and multitasking

Proficient user of Microsoft Office programmes

Be able to rely on previous experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals

Skills and Experience – Essential:

IT skills: CAT5 and CAT6 cabling

Familiarity with basics of network switches/routers, Office 365 and Windows Operating Systems.

5 years + experience as field engineer

Full UK Driving Licence

Skills and Experience – Desirable:

Experience of Wi-Fi fibre optic systems deploying Wi-Fi networks, in both indoor and outdoor environments

Some experience and knowledge of computer networks, ideally with certified qualifications (e.g. CompTIA Network+)

Experience of line management/team management

The comprehensive package of benefits we offer at Infinium includes:

Competitive salary based on skills and experience

Competitive holiday package – accrue additional leave after 3 years’ service

Free home internet

Wellbeing package including discounted gym, support towards optical and dental treatment and others.

Spacious canteen area including healthy free snacks, drinks, and coffee machine

Regular team social events including amazing Christmas parties and Family Fun days

To submit your CV for this exciting Project Manager opportunity, please email your CV to hr@infinium.co.uk or contact Sam on 07983 136 786 for  further information.