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IT Project manager
CRITICAL TECHNICAL PROJECT MANAGER – CORE PLATFORMS
An exciting opportunity has arisen within our UK Information Technology team for a Technical Project Manager – Core Platforms.
The Role This senior project management position ensures the end-to-end delivery of Infrastructure, Network and Service Delivery projects across DP World UK, adhering to technical, business, operational, and security requirements. The role oversees projects from discovery and requirements definition, through planning, design, implementation, and post-deployment stabilisation.
You will work closely with engineering teams, operational stakeholders, and external suppliers to deliver resilient and secure technology platforms supporting 24/7 terminal operations at DP World London Gateway and DP World Southampton.
Location & Travel
- Primarily Based: DP World Southampton
- Regular Travel: DP World Stanford le Hope to align delivery efforts across UK terminals.
How You Will Contribute
Project Delivery & Governance
- Lead end-to-end delivery of Infrastructure, Network, and Service Delivery projects, ensuring alignment with scope, timeline, budget, and quality standards.
- Manage projects including:
- Network modernisation
- Switching and routing upgrades
- Fibre expansion
- Wireless infrastructure deployment
- Firewall replacements
- Remote connectivity enhancements
- Data centre upgrades
- End-user service improvements
- Oversee the entire project lifecycle, from initiation and requirements gathering to design sign-off, execution, testing, deployment, hypercare, and operational handover.
- Develop and maintain project governance documentation, including:
- Delivery plans
- RAID logs (Risk, Action, Issue, Decision logs)
- Risk assessments
- Test strategies
- Cutover plans
- Transition-to-support artefacts
Collaboration & Risk Management
- Align technical solutions with resilience, performance, and availability requirements in collaboration with:
- Infrastructure Engineering
- Network Engineering
- Service Delivery
- Cyber Security
- Operational Technology
- Manually manage project scope, schedules, dependencies, and change requests, escalating risks with clear recommendations and mitigation plans.
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Security & Compliance
- Embed secure-by-design delivery principles, partners with Cyber Security teams on:
- Vulnerability mitigation
- Access controls
- Patching requirements
- Security standards compliance
Testing & Readiness
- Lead user acceptance testing (UAT), performance testing, failover testing, and operational readiness review prior to go-live.
Vendor & Stakeholder Management
- Coordinate third-party suppliers to ensure adherence to:
- Delivery commitments
- Contractual obligations
- Service-level agreements (SLAs)
Reporting & Communication
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Provide regular project updates to sponsors and senior stakeholders, detailing:
- Progress
- Risks
- Key decisions
- Business impacts
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Facilitate project workshops, including:
- Design reviews
- Deployment readiness meetings
- Stakeholder forums
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Support UK participation in regional and global technology initiatives, ensuring alignment across infrastructure programs.
What You Will Bring
Core Experience & Skills
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Proven expertise in delivering IT Infrastructure, Network, or Service Delivery projects within complex, technical environments.
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Full-cycle project management, including:
- Initiation and planning
- Implementation and testing
- Operational handover
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Technical knowledge of core infrastructure and networking:
- LAN/WAN
- Routing and switching
- VLANs
- Wi-Fi, VPNs, firewalls
- Fibre infrastructure
- High-availability design
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Work experience with:
- Technical engineering teams
- Suppliers and external vendors
- Business stakeholders to deliver operational outcomes
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Disaster recovery and resilience planning understanding
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Experience working in 24/7 availability environments (e.g. operational/logistics/industrial).
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Strong project governance skills, including:
- Delivery plan development
- Risk and issue log maintenance
- Test plan and cutover documentation
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Stakeholder management and communication with both technical and non-technical audiences.
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Strong analytical capabilities, solving issues with a structured risk management approach.
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Leadership & Influence
- Ability to influence stakeholders across multiple teams and functions to drive project outcomes.
- Collaborative mindset to build trust and facilitate cross-team alignment.
Qualifications
- ** Degree or diploma in IT, Networking, Infrastructure, Computing, or a related discipline—or equivalent practical experience.
Certifications (Highly Desirable)
- Project Management certifications:
- PRINCE2
- APM (Association for Project Management)
- AgilePM
- PMP (Project Management Professional)
- PMBOK (Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge)
- ITIL Foundation (IT Infrastructure Library) certification.
- Vendor/technology certifications (advantageous):
- Cisco (CCNA/CCNP)
- CompTIA Network+
- Azure Fundamentals
Compensation & Culture
DP World is a global, fast-growing organisation dedicated to hiring and developing talent within an informal, inclusive, and supportive working environment. A market-competitive compensation package is offered.
About DP World
"Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the lives of millions. DP World exists to make trade flow better, unlocking what’s possible for the world’s markets."
DP World operates as a diverse global enterprise of over 103,000 employees in 75 countries, delivering:
- Terminals and Ports
- Marine Services
- Logistics Solutions
- Advanced Technology Platforms
The group includes Syncreon, Imperial and P&O, pioneering an end-to-end supply chain ecosystem powered by innovation, automation, and seamless connectivity.
DP World is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We foster a workplace where authenticity and diversity drive success, and we value every individual’s full potential. Come and bring yourself to work—we’re excited to meet you.
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