Project Manager, Wavenet
3+ days a week in office (Old Trafford, Manchester)
Managed service and security provider
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Managed service and security provider
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
3+ days a week in office (Old Trafford, Manchester)
1001+ employees
Company mission
To provide simple, secure solutions to real business challenges.
Role
Who you are
- Are you a driven and experienced Project Manager looking to take your career to the next level?
- We’re seeking a skilled and motivated Project Manager who brings both strategic insight and hands-on experience to the table
- A bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field is required. You’ll also need a minimum of 5 years’ experience managing complex projects, with a strong track record of delivering results on time, within scope, and within budget
- Solid understanding of project management methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall, along with hands-on experience using project management tools like Microsoft Project, Jira, or Trello. A Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred and highly regarded
- Proven ability to lead and inspire cross-functional teams, ensuring collaboration and accountability throughout the project lifecycle. You’ll need exceptional communication and presentation skills to manage stakeholder expectations and keep everyone aligned and informed
- Demonstrated ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment without sacrificing attention to detail. You should be highly organized and comfortable managing project schedules, resources, and deliverables concurrently
- A proactive and solutions-focused mindset is essential. You’ll need to anticipate challenges, mitigate risks effectively, and make well-informed decisions quickly to keep projects on track
- Strong budgeting and financial management skills, coupled with a solid grasp of risk assessment and mitigation strategies, will enable you to maintain control over project resources and outcomes
- Familiarity with industry-specific regulations and best practices will help ensure projects meet all compliance requirements and align with client expectations
What the job involves
- Wavenet is seeking a dynamic professional to lead and deliver high-impact projects that shape the future of connectivity and technology
- As a Project Manager at Wavenet, you will be at the heart of our operations, responsible for planning, executing, and closing projects that align with our strategic goals
- You’ll ensure each project is delivered on time, within scope, and within budget, while maintaining our high standards of quality and client satisfaction
- Lead and manage all phases of the project lifecycle, from initiation through to closure
- Create and maintain comprehensive project plans, schedules, and budgets
- Proactively identify risks and implement effective mitigation strategies
- Allocate and coordinate resources across multiple, simultaneous projects
- Act as the primary liaison between stakeholders, internal teams, and clients
- Monitor and report on project progress, adjusting plans as needed
- Conduct regular project updates and status meetings with senior management
- Ensure all deliverables meet client expectations and company quality standards
- Foster a culture of collaboration, mentoring project team members as needed
- Apply and champion project management best practices and methodologies
Our take
Wavenet is one of the UK;s leading manged service providers, offering businesses everything from cloud and cybersecurity solutions to telecoms and intelligent networking. With over 22,000 customers, its helping organisations stay connected and ready for the future.
Following its merger with Daisy Corporate Services, Wavenet is now the UK's largest managed service providers (not to mention, it's also been named one of the UK's Best Workplaces in Tech). This coupled with strong partnerships puts the company in a very promising position for the future.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
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Company
Funding (1 round)
Aug 2015
$52.5m
GROWTH EQUITY VC
Total funding: $52.5m
Company benefits
- Hybrid working
- Electric car scheme
- 25 days' holiday: 28 days after three years of service
- Referral bonus
- Employee assistance programme
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Company pension scheme
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Benefits platform: With exclusive discounts and offers
- Living wage employer
Company HQ
Blythe Valley Park, Solihull, UK
Leadership
Philip Grannum
(CEO)Initially joined the Wavenet team as CCO in 2018 and became CEO in 2024. Previously an Executive VP of UK at Interoute, an EMEA Managing Director of Cloud, Security & UC Services at Easynet Group, Director of Cloud & Managed Services at SCC, and CEO at Thus.
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