Digital Switchover Project Manager
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Digital Switchover Project Manager – (Digital, Project Manager, Prince2, PSTN migrations, IT, Technology, 3rd Party Vendors, Outside IR35, Telecoms, Healthcare) – Contract – 6 Months – Outside IR35
Charles Simon Associates are currently recruiting for an experienced Digital Switchover Project Manager to lead a large-scale transition from legacy analogue telecommunications infrastructure to digital services across a portfolio of retirement communities. In addition to this role being initially a 6 month contract, the role will also be Outside IR35.
This programme supports the UK’s transition away from the PSTN network and will involve managing the migration of critical life-safety systems including telecare, emergency lines and building infrastructure.
This is a fully remote contract role, working closely with operations, estates and telecom providers across multiple residential sites.
Location: Remote
Day Rate: up to £700 per day (Outside IR35)
Skills/Requirements for the Digital Switchover Project Manager:
Proven experience delivering digital switchover / PSTN migration projects.
Experience within retirement housing, later living or supported housing environments.
Strong understanding of telecare, nurse call or life-safety systems.
Experience managing multi-site infrastructure programmes.
Strong stakeholder engagement across operations, property and suppliers.
Experience managing or supporting Section 20 consultation processes.
The Digital Switchover Project Manager will be responsible for:
Lead the digital switchover programme across a portfolio of retirement villages and residential developments.
Assess and migrate legacy analogue infrastructure including:
Telephony systems
Telecare and alarm systems
Lift emergency phones
Door entry systems
Fire alarm signalling
Develop and manage the programme roadmap ahead of the UK PSTN switch-off.
Work closely with telecom providers, infrastructure vendors and internal stakeholders.
Ensure infrastructure resilience for vulnerable residents.
Manage suppliers, installation partners and telecom contractors.
Maintain programme governance including risk registers, reporting and stakeholder communication.
Support Section 20 consultation processes where infrastructure upgrades impact leaseholders.
Desirable:
Experience working with telecommunications providers and infrastructure vendors.
Knowledge of warden call systems, telecare technology and network infrastructure.
Project management certification (PRINCE2, APM or PMP).
Additional Information:
Programme focused on critical infrastructure and resident safety. xehkeey
Opportunity to deliver a high-impact national programme supporting the UK’s digital transition.
Please send an up-to-date copy of your CV to be considered for the Digital Switchover Project Manager
Digital Switchover Project Manager – (Digital, Project Manager, Prince2, PSTN migrations, IT, Technology, 3rd Party Vendors, Outside IR35, Telecoms, Healthcare) – Contract – 6 Months – Outside IR35
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