At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead exciting IT projects across WAN, LAN, and SD-WAN, ensuring timely delivery and quality outcomes.
- Company: Fast-growing MSP in Manchester/Birmingham with a focus on innovative IT solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, pension, private healthcare, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Onsite presence required 3 days a week; great career growth opportunities await!
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact in the tech world.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in project management within an MSP, with strong networking knowledge.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 85000 £ per year.
Your new company is a fast-growing MSP based in Manchester/Birmingham that offers IT Managed Services across WAN/LAN, SD-WAN, Wireless Networks, Datacentres and Network Security.
Your new role involves leading the end-to-end delivery of multiple customer projects across LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi, SD-WAN, and security solutions, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and aligned to business objectives. This includes owning the full project lifecycle from initiation through to handover, building plans and forecasts, managing resources and governance, and maintaining accurate documentation such as RAID logs and project plans. The role requires close coordination of internal teams and customer stakeholders, running workshops and updates, building trusted relationships, and communicating progress clearly. A key focus is proactively identifying and mitigating risks, resolving issues, and adapting to a fast-paced, evolving environment while upholding best-practice processes and delivering high-quality outcomes that support strategic goals.
What you'll need to succeed:
- At least 5+ years managing complex IT or telecoms infrastructure projects within an MSP environment and a strong track record of delivering on time and within budget.
- Proven experience delivering WAN, SD-WAN, LAN, and Wi-Fi solutions, with a solid understanding of networking and security concepts.
- Strong grasp of methodologies such as Waterfall, Agile, or hybrid approaches, with experience using tools like Monday, MS Project, and Excel.
- Demonstrates strong skills in project governance, documentation, reporting, and managing risk, compliance, and regulatory requirements.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to align stakeholders, manage expectations, and present confidently to customers and internal teams.
- Highly organised, detail-oriented, and proactive, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment while taking ownership and delivering practical solutions.
What you'll get in return:
You can expect a competitive salary in the region of £60,000 to £85,000 (depending on experience) along with a range of benefits including pension contribution, private healthcare, life assurance and flexible and hybrid working (office based 3 days a week Mon/Wed/Thu).
Please only apply if you have demonstrable experience working in an MSP environment, and a proven track record of delivering Infrastructure/Networking solutions (WAN/LAN & SD-WAN) to external customers. The role also requires an onsite presence up to 3 days a week and is only applicable to candidates based within a commutable distance (30 miles) to Manchester or Birmingham.
Project Manager (WAN/LAN & SD-WAN) employer: Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Join a dynamic and fast-growing Managed Service Provider in Manchester/Birmingham, where you will thrive in a collaborative work culture that values innovation and excellence. With a competitive salary and benefits such as private healthcare and flexible working arrangements, this role offers significant opportunities for professional growth and development in the ever-evolving IT landscape. Be part of a team that prioritises quality outcomes and fosters strong relationships with both internal teams and customers, ensuring your contributions are recognised and impactful.
Contact Details:
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited Recruitment Team
