Digital 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 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, 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.

• 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

• 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.