Senior Project Manager - Copper Wire Replacement

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Project Manager - Copper Wire Replacement Project

Location: Mostly Remote (Occasional Travel to West Midlands Office)

Contract Type: 3-Month Contract

Rate: £600 per day (Inside IR35)

Our consultancy client is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead a high-profile Copper Wire Replacement Project. This initiative focuses on the upgrade and replacement of legacy copper infrastructure with modern solutions, ensuring improved reliability, performance, and long-term sustainability.

This is a predominantly remote role, with occasional travel required to the West Midlands office and potentially to stakeholder or delivery sites as needed.

THE ROLE

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of the Copper Wire Replacement Project from initiation through to completion.
• Define project scope, objectives, timelines, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, budgets, risk logs, and resource allocations.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including technical specialists, vendors, and third-party suppliers.
• Ensure effective governance, reporting, and stakeholder communication at all levels.
• Identify, manage, and mitigate project risks and issues.
• Oversee change management and ensure smooth transition into business-as-usual operations.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry, safety, and regulatory standards.

YOU

The Project Manager must have prior experience of:

• Proven experience delivering a copper wire replacement programme previously.
• Demonstrable track record of managing complex, multi-stakeholder programmes.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, PRINCE2, Waterfall, or hybrid approaches).
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and budget management experience.
• Ability to manage remote teams effectively.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to the West Midlands office.

• Experience within telecommunications, utilities, or large-scale infrastructure environments.
• Relevant project management certifications (PRINCE2, PMP, APM or equivalent).
• Experience working within consultancy environments.

For more information please reach out to Lauren Stutz at La Fosse for more information.