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.
• 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