Wireless Networking Project Manager – Madrid, Spain

Location: Madrid, Spain (On-site)

Start Date: Immediate

Duration: 6 months (Contractual)

Rate: (Euros/month)

Language: Spanish and English

Company Description

H-Tech Supports (HTS) is a provider of modern IT and network solutions to enterprise markets worldwide. We offer managed IT support services and end-to-end IT solutions to meet the business and technology needs of our clients. Our expertise in design, engineering, installation, and maintenance helps our clients flourish and succeed.

Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Wireless Networking Project Manager to oversee the deployment and optimization of wireless infrastructure in a retail environment. This role involves managing the installation of cabling, access points, controllers, and ensuring robust testing and validation throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cabling Installation Management: Coordinate with Westpoint to ensure cabling is installed, tested, and signed off at regular intervals. Maintain up-to-date trackers for AP installations and testing phases.
• Access Point Deployment: Manage the deployment of access points and controllers, ensuring thorough testing and documentation of progress.
• Wi-Fi Stability Monitoring: Collaborate with Forfusion to monitor the stability of Wi-Fi access points post-deployment and address any issues promptly.
• Retail Implementation Scheduling: Own and manage the retail implementation schedule, coordinating with the Retail Coordinator to ensure timely updates and communication with all stakeholders.
• Brand Coordination: Address concerns raised by brands in collaboration with Value Retail, ensuring resolutions are agreed upon and implemented.
• Brand Refits: Work with the Village Retail Development Team to ensure Wi-Fi access points are installed in units during refits, managing the overlay of refits on the access point installation plan.
• Testing and Validation: Conduct testing during deployment to validate roaming and coverage, liaising with brands to ensure compliance with Value Retail Wi-Fi guidelines.
• Passive Infrastructure Coordination: Liaise with third-party providers to ensure dependent services, such as electrical supply and access point cover painting, are available as planned.
• Go-Live Preparation: Lead preparations for go-live, participate in overnight cutover activities, and assist in compiling and managing the snagging list to resolution.
• Decommissioning: Oversee the decommissioning and "make good" of the old Wi-Fi infrastructure, coordinating with suppliers as required.

Meeting Schedule:

• Daily: Status update with PM Europe (Teams)
• Weekly: Install schedule review with Retail Coordinators (In Person)
• Weekly: Project Review (all parties)
• Bi-weekly: Project Steering Group
• Adhoc: Regular check-ins with Operations Team and Westpoint site foremen

Reporting:

• Input/draft weekly PHR
• Input/draft Steering Group Slides

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Qualified in Prince2 or equivalent project management framework
• Proficient in spoken and written English and Spanish
• Excellent communication skills at all levels within a business
• Proven record of managing both supplier and internal business teams
• Strong planning, monitoring, reviewing, and reporting abilities
• Ability to work well under pressure and make decisive decisions
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Additional Information:

• A valid work permit allowing full-time employment in Spain is required.
• Candidates must be fluent in both English and Spanish to effectively communicate with all stakeholders.