Networking Technical Program Manager (Contract)
Location:
Dublin 4 (Hybrid)
Contract Duration:
6 months (12 months approved) and potential for extension to max of 24 months
Employment Type:
Contract via Coyle Consulting
Start Date:
January 2026
About the Role
Our client, located in the Docklands in Dublin is looking for an experienced
Technical Program Manager (TPM)
to join the
Global Enterprise Network (GEN) delivery organization
. In this role, you'll lead large-scale
network deployment and upgrade projects
, ensuring our enterprise network remains
current, stable, and vendor-supported
, with
zero user impact
during change.
You'll partner with
Network Engineers, Software Engineers, and Operations teams
to deliver technology transformation initiatives that improve performance, reliability, and scalability across their global network.
This is an excellent opportunity for a program manager with strong networking knowledge who thrives in a fast-paced, cross-functional technical environment.
What You'll Do
* Lead
GEN deployment projects
focused on network hardware refresh, migrations, and lifecycle management.
* Drive initiatives around
technology transformation
and
operational excellence
, ensuring projects deliver predictable outcomes and minimal disruption.
* Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to ensure
new solutions meet operational and design standards
.
* Manage
project timelines, dependencies, risks, and communications
across global stakeholders.
* Support process improvement initiatives to eliminate technical debt and non-standard deployments
* Occasionally support
weekend migration work
, compensated with time off during the week
What We're Looking For
* Proven experience as a
Technical Program Manager or Infrastructure Program Manager
, ideally in a large-scale, technical environment.
* Solid understanding of
network engineering principles
(routers, switches, firewalls, IP protocols, hardware lifecycle).
* Experience leading
network deployment, transformation, or migration projects
.
* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills — able to bridge between technical and non-technical teams.
* Skilled in
project management tools and frameworks
(e.g., Asana, Smartsheet, Jira, or equivalent).
* Comfortable working with
cross-regional teams
, with some flexibility for meetings in US time zones.
* CCNA or similar certification
is a plus, but not required.
Preferred Qualifications
* Experience in a large-scale, global tech environment.