At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead strategic software programmes and manage a team of project managers.
- Company: Dynamic telecom company focused on innovative wholesale products.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development, and a collaborative work environment.
- Other info: Join a forward-thinking team with opportunities for growth and innovation.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the telecom industry while leading exciting projects.
- Qualifications: Extensive programme management experience in software delivery and team leadership.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
The Senior Programme Manager leads strategic software and systems-led programmes supporting the growth of our wholesale product portfolio.
This role requires a strong background in software/application delivery (SDLC, release management, engineering-led delivery) alongside deep knowledge of wholesale FTTP and Ethernet products.
The role carries direct line management responsibility for a team of project/programme managers and acts as a trusted delivery partner to senior leadership, providing prioritisation support and proactive management of programme risks and outcomes.
- Key Accountabilities
- Lead end-to-end delivery of strategic software delivery programmes across the wholesale product portfolio.
- Lead, manage and develop a team of project/programme managers, including performance management and coaching.
- Act as subject matter expert for wholesale FTTP and Ethernet products.
- Manage programme plans, milestones, dependencies and risks across multiple workstreams.
- Work with Product, Engineering, Network, Operations and Commercial teams to plan software releases.
- Provide clear programme reporting and decision support to senior stakeholders.
- Drive continuous improvement in software delivery methods and operational readiness.
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
- Significant programme management experience delivering software/application delivery programmes (SDLC, release management) within telecoms or connectivity environments — not primarily network build or infrastructure rollout.
- Demonstrable experience leading and line-managing teams of project/programme managers, including performance management and development.
- Strong technical and commercial understanding of wholesale FTTP and Ethernet products.
- Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills.
- Experience within a wholesale network operator or fibre infrastructure business.
- Knowledge of OSS/BSS platforms and order-to-activation systems.
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