Technical Project Manager Network Infrastructure, Specialist

The Technical Project Manager (TPM) is responsible for leading the planning execution and delivery of End User Network initiatives across enterprise wired wireless and network access environments. This role partners closely with Network Engineering Infrastructure Security Workplace Technology Facilities Telecommunications and business stakeholders to successfully deliver projects that enhance employee connectivity user experience operational resilience and network modernization.
The TPM serves as the primary coordinator for complex technical initiatives ensuring projects are completed on time within scope and aligned with business objectives. Success in this role requires a strong combination of project management discipline technical understanding of enterprise networking stakeholder engagement risk management and executive communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Delivery

• Lead end-to-end project management for network infrastructure initiatives including planning execution monitoring and closure.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects involving wired wireless cellular/DAS and network modernization efforts.
• Develop and maintain project plans schedules milestones budgets and resource forecasts.
• Coordinate project activities across engineering operations vendors facilities security and business partners.
• Facilitate project governance meetings status reviews steering committees and executive updates.
• Ensure successful implementation of projects while minimizing business disruption and operational risk.

Technical Program Coordination

• Support delivery of enterprise networking initiatives such as:
  • Campus and branch network refreshes
  • Wireless workplace deployments
  • Aruba Central Cisco or cloud networking migrations
  • Network Access Control (NAC) enhancements
  • Cellular DAS and mobility projects
  • Network resiliency and redundancy improvements
  • Office relocations expansions and decommissions
• Translate technical requirements into actionable project plans and business-aligned outcomes.

Risk & Change Management

• Identify project risks dependencies constraints and mitigation strategies.
• Drive change management activities for network implementations and major infrastructure upgrades.
• Partner with engineering and operations teams to ensure appropriate testing validation rollback planning and implementation readiness.
• Monitor key delivery metrics and proactively address project issues before they impact timelines or business operations.

Stakeholder Management

• Build strong relationships with technical teams business leaders and external partners.
• Communicate project status risks and decisions in a clear concise and executive-ready manner.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and facilitate decision-making across diverse groups.
• Ensure business requirements are captured documented and aligned with technical solutions.

Vendor & Financial Management

• Coordinate vendors contractors and service providers involved in network projects.
• Track project budgets purchase orders and resource utilization.
• Support contract reviews and renewals equipment procurement and lifecycle planning activities.
• Ensure vendor deliverables meet quality schedule and performance expectations.

Process Improvement

• Drive continuous improvement of project delivery methodologies and governance practices.
• Develop project documentation templates playbooks and reporting standards.
• Promote consistency across project execution and operational handoffs.
• Leverage project metrics and lessons learned to improve future project outcomes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Information Technology Engineering Computer Science Business or related field or equivalent experience.
• 5 years of project management experience delivering technology infrastructure projects.
• Experience managing complex enterprise networking initiatives.
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies tools and governance practices.
• Exceptional organizational communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting enterprise wired and wireless network environments.
• Knowledge of:
  • Cisco networking technologies
  • Aruba wireless and network management platforms
  • Network Access Control (ISE ClearPass)
  • Cellular DAS and mobility solutions
• PMP PMI-ACP Scrum Master or equivalent project management certification.
• Experience with ServiceNow Jira Confluence Microsoft Project or similar platforms.
• Familiarity with ITIL processes and change management practices.
• Experience working within large enterprise environments.

Special Factors

Sponsorship

About Vanguard

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To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.

How We Work

Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning collaboration and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.