Programme Delivery Telecommunications

Role Overview
We are seeking an accomplished Programme Delivery Manager with extensive experience in the telecommunications sector to lead complex, high-impact programmes where scope and requirements may initially be unclear. The successful candidate will be outcome-driven, capable of bringing structure to ambiguity, and experienced in delivering results through strong governance, planning, and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of telecoms programmes, managing evolving scope, priorities, and dependencies.

• Develop and maintain complex Matrix plans across multiple workstreams, teams, and suppliers.

• Build, lead, and motivate high-performing Matrix teams to achieve programme objectives.

• Establish and enforce robust programme governance, including risk, issue, change, and benefits management.

• Communicate complex plans, progress, and decisions in a clear and simple manner suitable for senior leadership.

• Engage confidently with internal and external directors, providing assurance, updates, and decision support.

• Ensure programme delivery aligns with strategic objectives and drives measurable outcomes.

Key Skills & Experience

• Proven programme delivery experience in the telecommunications sector.

• Experience managing programmes where scope and requirements are less defined from the outset.

• Strong expertise in building and managing complex Matrix plans.

• Demonstrated ability to develop and lead high-performing Matrix project teams.

• Outcome-oriented with exceptional programme governance skills.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to simplify complex information.

• Comfortable engaging and influencing directors and senior stakeholders, both internal and external.