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IoT Project Manager (Permanent)

Hybrid: remote/North Greenwich (2 days/week)

At DG Cities we help our clients harness the power of technology and data to transform our towns and cities, with a practical approach that puts a city and its people first. We work with some of the UK’s leading innovation companies to achieve our goal of using technology to help tackle some of the biggest challenges facing us today, including sustainability, congestion, inclusion and the climate emergency.

The Internet of Things and next-generation public services such as telehealth have huge potential to transform our cities, but none of that is possible without digital connectivity. We are leading the way in finding new ways to deliver affordable high-speed connectivity through DG Connect, our innovative joint venture with ITS Technology. We also have a programme of innovative IOT projects covering a diverse range of areas, including fly-tipping reduction and predictive maintenance.

To support this area of work, we are looking for a telecoms and IOT specialist. Reporting to the Head of Delivery, you'll support DG Connect in designing and delivering new full fibre networks. You’ll also oversee the delivery of IOT projects, ensuring that the learning and benefits are being documented and measured, and develop business cases for new projects and pilots.

DG Cities is a multidisciplinary organisation working across a range of sectors and with a variety of different stakeholders and clients. Key to this role will be the ability to work collaboratively with other technical specialists, sharing knowledge and insights to enable a holistic ‘whole city’ approach.

At DG Cities we value all cultures, backgrounds and experiences, as we truly believe that diversity drives innovation. Join our mission to make innovations work better for a city’s residents, and ensure that tech is inclusive and accessible to all.

Responsibilities:

  • Managing IOT projects effectively and to agreed timescales.

  • Coordinating with colleagues to measure and evaluate the impact of IOT projects on users and service delivery.

  • Supporting DG Connect – the company’s innovative Joint Venture with ITS Technology Group.

  • Developing and maintaining relationships with clients and stakeholders. 

  • Contributing to business development through the preparation of bids.

  • Quantitative analysis of data in Excel or other software.

  • Present progress and results  to clients, partners and other key stakeholders.

  • Draft copy for shareable content based on DG Cities projects and research, including blogs, web-articles, presentations, executive summaries and reports.

  • Raise awareness of DG Cities’ work via networks, including through social media and through networking events.

Expertise

  • Experience in managing and delivering IOT projects.

  • Knowledge of the IOT market and suppliers.

  • Undergraduate degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline.

  • Experience of successfully delivering projects for public and private sector clients. 

  • Track record of successful business development and bid writing. 

  • Excellent report writing and presentation skills

  • Excellent numeracy skills and ability to quickly think through complex problems 

  • IT literate and highly proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint 

Behaviours: DG Cities has a set of company values that are the skills and behaviours that are valued in its employees.

We’d love it if you have:

  • A commitment to innovation and sustainability.

  • Experience in delivering externally funded programmes.

  •  A network of contacts across industry and academia.

  • Analysis and GIS skills.

Reporting to: Head of Delivery

For an informal chat about the role please contact Balazs Csuvar on 07712 417980

Salary: £35-£45k p.a. dependent on experience.

Location: DG Cities is currently operating a hybrid working policy with 2 days a week in our office at North Greenwich.

How to apply: To apply for this role please send a CV and a cover letting outlining how you meet the requirements of the role to [email protected]. The closing date for applications is 4th September 2022.

At DG Cities, we believe a happy, respected workforce is a better one. We provide a purposeful, collaborative and supportive working environment. We listen to our staff to understand their needs and aspirations and then act on what they tell us. These are the benefits we either currently have or that are in the pipeline. But as a small company, we are agile and always keep our T&Cs under review to ensure that they reflect the needs of staff, both current and future. So, if there’s something that’s important to you but you don’t see here, then please raise it with us as part of your application. If it's something we can provide, we will. 

Benefits

Annual Leave: 28 days holiday plus bank holidays, rising to 29 days after 3 years and 30 days after 5 years.

Pension: Our workplace pension is with The People’s Pension and we provide an 8% employer contribution.

Parental Leave: 6 months paid maternity leave / 2 weeks paternity leave plus shared parental leave policy.

Training and development: We don’t set an individual training budget, instead we ensure that our staff are provided with all of the learning and development opportunities they need.

Flexible working: Hybrid working with the option to work flexibly, compressed or part time.

New benefits in the pipeline

Reward and bonus scheme: We want our staff to feel invested in the company’s future, so in 2022 we’re introducing a new performance review and reward scheme. 

Sabbaticals: We also want to show our appreciation to staff who stay with us, so in 2022 we’re also introducing a paid sabbatical policy.